What's a good major for my undergrad?

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Hey everyone!

I have been doing lots of reading up on becoming a PA. I realize that's a masters degree program so I need to obtain an undergrad of sorts before even getting in there What kind of undergrad degrees are ideal?

If I were to follow my interests I may choose to get a bachelors in nutrition, neuroscience, or psychology, just to name off a few ideas. I am especially interested in someday working in pediatrics or neurology. Hospitals sound super stressful so I would rather work in a physicians clinic.

What are your thoughts?

Peace and love,

Saphire77

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

See what undergrad majors are accepted by the pa schools you plan on applying to. If you wanted to be an APN then that's easy--Major in nursing & get a BSN

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

Might want to ask your question on a PA forum. This is a nursing forum, so little to no experience with PA issues/education.

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A life sciences degree can provide a good base education for health care professionals.

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Thanks for your feedback, Dishes.

Seems like it may not be a bad idea to study nutritional science with a concentration in therapeutic dietetics or neuroscience since those do fall under life sciences. Still trying to figure out what I am doing. The choices and information out there can be overwhelming.

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Good idea Roser! I will try that. :-)

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