It does not matter which major department a prospective medical student chooses. You are advised to major in whatever most interests you. Non-science majors should elect one or two advanced science courses, preferably in biology, normally during their third year, in order to demonstrate to admission committees an ability to handle the sort of work demanded in medical school. His office is located in the Office of Career Planning and Placement, Garrett Hall. Recommended courses include, but are not limited to, languages and literatures, government, history, economics, sociology, mathematics, philosophy, psychol-ogy, and natural sciences.
Law schools stress the importance of individual research and writing.
While you should feel free to concentrate in the department of your choice, your program should also include exposure to many academic areas. You are particularly urged to take courses which will challenge your abilities, especially in fields in which you have had no previous work. Advising is provided through the Office of Career Planning and Placement, Garrett Hall. The University of Virginia provides a very strong and innovative teacher education program. It is sponsored jointly by the College of Arts and Sciences and the Curry School of Education, provides an opportunity for highly qualified students to pursue teaching careers, and culminates in the receipt of both a bachelor's and master's degree.