totally_screwed
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hello, I graduated in 2020 and will be studying at Usyd this year.
Course: Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Dental Medicine
I was wondering if doing a double major would be better or more beneficial than doing a major and minor (this is for the Bachelor of Science - first 3 years). I know the general differences between the two: a major is worth more credit points and is therefore more work than a minor. also a minor does not appear on the student testamur after completion of the degree, this isn't a bad thing right? would doing a minor make you a less desirable graduate compared to someone who has done two majors, both of which would show up on their testamur?
obviously I'm not looking to work after completing the Bachelor, like I won't even be learning about teeth for the next 3 years except for a dentistry elective worth 0 credit points. since my career-related studies won't happen much until my 4th year, I was thinking that there's no point in doing a double major and working so hard, which leads me to another question, are minors that much harder to complete than majors? like in terms of workload n stuff (majors being 48 cp and minors being 36 cp). I don't mind working a little harder and learning more shit, I just don't know if it's worth it since the Bachelor isn't the part of my course that'll get me a job
currently, I've enrolled with a biology major and a health minor. originally, I went with the same biology major paired with another major but in marketing purely due to interest because commerce is cool. apparently you should pick what is related to your career but also what you find interesting, because you're more likely to perform in subjects you like. so yeah uh did I make a mistake here, going with a major/minor as opposed to a double major? does it even matter lol
any insight is appreciated!
Course: Bachelor of Science/Doctor of Dental Medicine
I was wondering if doing a double major would be better or more beneficial than doing a major and minor (this is for the Bachelor of Science - first 3 years). I know the general differences between the two: a major is worth more credit points and is therefore more work than a minor. also a minor does not appear on the student testamur after completion of the degree, this isn't a bad thing right? would doing a minor make you a less desirable graduate compared to someone who has done two majors, both of which would show up on their testamur?
obviously I'm not looking to work after completing the Bachelor, like I won't even be learning about teeth for the next 3 years except for a dentistry elective worth 0 credit points. since my career-related studies won't happen much until my 4th year, I was thinking that there's no point in doing a double major and working so hard, which leads me to another question, are minors that much harder to complete than majors? like in terms of workload n stuff (majors being 48 cp and minors being 36 cp). I don't mind working a little harder and learning more shit, I just don't know if it's worth it since the Bachelor isn't the part of my course that'll get me a job
currently, I've enrolled with a biology major and a health minor. originally, I went with the same biology major paired with another major but in marketing purely due to interest because commerce is cool. apparently you should pick what is related to your career but also what you find interesting, because you're more likely to perform in subjects you like. so yeah uh did I make a mistake here, going with a major/minor as opposed to a double major? does it even matter lol
any insight is appreciated!
