I want to be a doctor but I dislike science.

[Irenie]

I have an interest in health and diseases. But I don't really care for some aspects of biology and definitely not chemistry. I know I want to be a doctor because I would be doing something useful for humans. Yet I want to be able to get through medical school. How can I manage this if I don't care much for science? I got good grades in all my high school science classes, but I don't have a natural finesse for science or anything. I'm all memorization and no analytical skills. I don't want to be miserable in medical school. What should I do?

[Gizmo says -]

maybe you culd do summat useful for non-humans, macca.

[Arch_Angel]

What job isn't useful to humans? As long as you're paying taxes you're being a help

If you don't like science can you really see yourself going though a science orientated degree course? Then practicing a profession that is scientific (if not strictly) in nature?

Maybe you should try and foster an interest. Start with your favorite subject and go from there.

Try Genetics

[JERI]

You can be an auto mechanic, to me they're the most helpful people in the world right now.

[Dr Angel]

Originally Posted by Irenie

I have an interest in health and diseases. But I don't really care for some aspects of biology and definitely not chemistry. I know I want to be a doctor because I would be doing something useful for humans. Yet I want to be able to get through medical school. How can I manage this if I don't care much for science? I got good grades in all my high school science classes, but I don't have a natural finesse for science or anything. I'm all memorization and no analytical skills. I don't want to be miserable in medical school. What should I do?

I doubt you would be happy as a Doctor really if you dont like science at all. Even if you managed to get through Medical School (which I doubt you would), Doctors have to continue learning and improving their scientific knowledge. Having analytical skills is very important for a Doctor - these can be developed over time but if you have no interest in science I would doubt you would be able to.

I dont think being a Doctor is the best route for you and to be honest I dont think your reasoning is good enough either. Pretty much anything can help humans - you can become a lawyer and help humans or you can become a dustbin person and still be helping humans.

If its the actual interaction with people you want maybe you should go down the NVQ route. Become a healthcare assistant or something which is interacting with people directly, being in the medical setting, but you dont have to touch upon science!

Hope this helps!

[persianmedic]

What? how can someone not like science? the way each single cell functions, how they are all coordinated, the organs and the way they all perform in harmony to keep one alive, the immune system! and the natural defenses we have... and when it all goes wrong there's the super hero doctor who diagnoses and prescribes the fantastic medicine which sets everything right! it's all EXCITING stuff really.

tell us what else "you" find "interesting" about doctors? list them all up
maybe you're just having a bad day

[Eponine_hugo]

If I were u I would re think - theres a lot of science in a medical degree and if u dont enjoy it u won't get through it cos the volume of work is large! Do some research and take ur time deciding what to do with yourself - theres no rush. Get work experience in different environments and see what u like. It doesnt matter if u dont go to uni at 18 or even 19 - just take the time to find whats right for u!
Good luck

[Eponine_hugo]

Ps maybe if u want to be involved in medical stuff but without too much science, how about nursing? Theres still a fair bit of science, but mostly biology. Or mental health nursing where theres even less pure science and a lot of placements, plus u'd be helping some of the most vulnerable people and really making the difference that u want u to make.

[NorthernLight]

Er, will I get cast out of the medics club if I say . . . actually, after first year . . . there isn't that much "science" in a medical degree? Medicine is an Art, after all! If you can cope with some Biology and Physiology you might be ok . . . frankly, Chemistry hasn't really come into it (in the sense of learning new stuff) for the last two odd years here . . .
To be honest, the "all memorization and no analytical skills" would probably be more of a hurdle than a vague dislike of science-y things. Especially as you say that despite your lack of enthusiasm, you still manage to get pretty good grades . . .

[CatherineT]

I have to find myself agreeing with NorthernLight- I have numerous medical friends- students, jhos, consultants and all hav encouraged me to go ahead and apply in spite of my arts background. the way i see it, and you may correct me if any of you disagree - its the being able to think analytically and logically that is the key- these qualities can be learnt, but occasionally they are more naturally found in those of an Arts disposition. If you enjoy working through problems and want to learn and know more, then you may be fine - I would be wary however if you really and truly find science boring or non-relevant. I admit to hating chemistry, mainly cos I just can't seem to get my head around it- but I've been assured that after a little while the chem at school is of little or no significance. Bio - and a basic interest in it, may be a different kettle of fish. I realise my thoughts are a bit jumbled- just trying to help.

Is also worth bearing in mind, that medicine is not the only route - other options do exist - but, if it is indeed Med that you've set your heart on- don't let others put you off - their way of learning and studying may not be the only one!

All the best
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