Is Health Science or Biology Better for Medical School?

Both health science and biology can prepare you for medical school. Biology gives a strong science foundation, while health science adds applied health knowledge. Choose based on your strengths and interests — either can be a good path if prerequisites are met.

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Published on Sep 9, 2025

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Courtney Johnson
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Approved and verified accurate by the Associate Dean of the College of Natural Science on Aug. 26, 2025.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.

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