Thread: Biochem or Physics

Thanks for the info. I'm taking Physics. I suppose I could've done both and I was thinking about it, but little did I realize they only offer Biochem 1 first semester, biochem 2 second semester. So Physics it is.

Quote: Originally Posted by vin5cent0 I asked a specific quesiton, I don't need your opinions on the matter. The benefits of taking the MCAT so shortly after taking the classes far outweigh the benefits of one additional class that will be fresh in my mind vs. 5 that'll be a year old for me. only time will tell. Listen to those who have gone to medical school and scored very high (SUCCESS) OR do your own thing and find a few that...

Quote: Originally Posted by vin5cent0 Physics it is, thanks guys. Would algebra based physics work, or should I take calc based physics? And yeah, I have taken gen chems. I have to take orgo II because it's only offered 2nd semester, and I want to get it done while orgo I is fresh in the mind. Oh...I just realized you have will have O-chem II completed prior to MCAT, but possibly not Physics II? Some people can pull this off, but...

Quote: Originally Posted by vin5cent0 Thanks for the info. I'm taking Physics. I suppose I could've done both and I was thinking about it, but little did I realize they only offer Biochem 1 first semester, biochem 2 second semester. So Physics it is. Biochem is not one course? That's a shame. When I took it in grad school, even though it was cross-listed with a 400 level, it was a one semester class. Good luck with Physics, not...

Finish ALL of your pre-reqs before you take the MCAT.

Quote: Originally Posted by vin5cent0 The difference between one class would be a year between taking the MCAT. I'd rather not do that while I have all these classes (especially genetics, cell and ochem) fresh in my mind. While you should take ALL pre-reqs before taking the MCAT, your test date allows you to take 2 months (June and July) to review topics you are weak on. I would take Physics 1 (biochem is nice, but not necessary). Also,...

Physics is a main part of the MCAT; Biochem is not..maybe touched on a little.... Take Physics I....

Quote: Originally Posted by vin5cent0 I asked a specific quesiton, I don't need your opinions on the matter. The benefits of taking the MCAT so shortly after taking the classes far outweigh the benefits of one additional class that will be fresh in my mind vs. 5 that'll be a year old for me. You really think you'll be better served taking the test with 3/4 of the prereqs complete and straight out of those three than all your...

Quote: Originally Posted by vin5cent0 Physics it is, thanks guys. Would algebra based physics work, or should I take calc based physics? And yeah, I have taken gen chems. I have to take orgo II because it's only offered 2nd semester, and I want to get it done while orgo I is fresh in the mind. I strongly suggest taking calculus based physics, which will better teach you all fundamental concepts.

Quote: Originally Posted by InterMilan I strongly suggest taking calculus based physics, which will better teach you all fundamental concepts. don't really need it imo I took non calc based, but we weren't able to use calculators on our tests that really helped for the MCAT. I made a 12 on the PS btw.