is calculus needed to be in pre-med and doctor. If so why and whats the purpose?

Question

I am planning on being a doctor. I actually am in AP Calculus AB with a B in the class. But I was wandering do i have to take math (calculus 2) in college. Or is just chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and biology fine?

Answer 1

Calc is needed for your B.S. if you're premed, not necessarily your B.A.; however, it will be of great use to you in later chem and physics courses. So, even if the university you go to doesn't require the course, I would fare well to take it anyway.

Answer 2

Depends on the school and what degree you are going with. Most B.A. degrees don't need that high of a math course, B.S. on the other hand usually do. For instance I'm a pre-med majoring in Biology B.S. and Psychology B.A. And I have to take calc 2 next semester for my biology degree, but not for my psych degree.

Answer 3

My perfect wager must be which think ofyou've got to take a minimum of three semesters of calc for physics and probably more advantageous. in case you bypass pre-med with some chemistry and physics, you could get with techniques from with only 2.

Answer 4

Most pre-med programs require a year of physics with a year of calculus as the prerequisite for it. I have two friends who are doctors and they both had to take it. Not all schools require it though. Check with your program.

Answer 5

Most universities have physics that is algebra based. If you want to get a BS instead of a BA then you need to study Calculus. I guarantee that you will enjoy it if you provide a little bit of effort.

Answer 6

Calculus, including rudimentary differential equations is necessary in the understanding of pharmacodynamics and physiology.

Answer 7

It's needed for physics.
http://www.uwec.edu/premed/medical_school_prerequisites.htm
http://www.umt.edu/pre-med/prepapply_prereq.htm