If I major in hard science, do I then have latitude to pursue a PhD in any

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social science? I know I want to do science research for a living, but in which science, I just don't know yet. If I major in hard science, I imagine this makes me overqualified, if anything, for soft/social science PhD programs such as psychology ... right? Or am I wrong?
MM, I have intro, social, abnormal, and statistical psych credits. Knowing that, how would you evaluate my situation? And thanks for answering :)
 
Well if you consider history a social science which it is your "hard" science degree would be very use full in archeology and many other aspects of history. Relating to your question more are Neuro scientists or surgeons which have a great deal in the social science of understanding/helping brain injury patients. So it depends on what degree you get in hard science and then relate it to soft science.
 
Your not going to be going straight from a BSc into a PhD there will be some sort of honours or masters course bridging them, so it would depend on what the entry requirements for these intermediate stages are. How strict these requirements are vary by university and subject (something you should look into) but it would be a very good idea to at least gain a rough idea by the end of your first year.
 
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