Hi,
I am really looking into the life science program at mac! Problem is that I have a choice between Mac and University of Ottawa, for two completely different programs. Ottawa is a health science degree and Mac is a life science degree. (I applied to Mac health sci but didn't get it) I am leaning towards Mac because it is local and I will have more benefits if I do stay local. As well, Mac is a great school and is very reputable for its undergrad compared to Ottawa. This being said, I am very intimidated by the "life science" idea, because you take a variety of courses from all the sciences. I am afraid I wont do well just because its such a large variety. I found grade 12 chem to be challenging and I am scared I wont do well in this program and it will be a huge waste of time and money. Career wise, I always wanted to do something in the medical field such as a physiotheripost, but I am not sure yet!
I know people say you don't know until you try, but I don't want to make the wrong decision

I am just looking for any type of guidance and advice anyone can offer me
Thanks in advance

Welcome to MacInsiders!! Thanks for joining the community and congrats on choosing Mac Life Sci!!

Hi,

I am not in any natural sciences program (obviously) but from what I understand is that you can specialize in something starting in second year, so you're not always taking a variety of courses from all the sciences. That perhaps may be true for first year though.

Ok, Is a life science degree better than a health science one?

Originally Posted by etehranz

Ok, Is a life science degree better than a health science one?

Better in what sense? That question is rather ambiguous.

Sorry, a better way to reword that question is: I ultimately have a goal to get into medical school (yes one of those students) but I want to have a back up plan in case that one would not work out. I was thinking physiotherapy(somethi ng that would require me to pursue further education) I want to know which degree would better prepare me. I know course wise, it would be easier to do health science at Ottawa U, but the easiest way is not always the best way and I want to come out of the 4 years having it well spent and being prepared for any type of future career along the science- related lines. I do not know what I would specialize in life sci though, and I heard general degrees are normally not the best?

Thanks in advance