College Courses?

Question

I'm signing up for my senior year. How important is physics for a pre-med program in college.

Answer 1

Physics is one of the subjects tested on the MCAT. I think it would do you well to take physics now, because when you take it in college the material will be familiar to you. I knew a lot of people in college physics (pre-med and pre-vet people) who really struggled in physics because they never took it in high school.

That being said, physics looks very good on your college applications, especially AP physics.

Answer 2

When you are in college, if you are pre-med, you will be advised to take a year of physics (along with many other courses, such as 2 years of biology, 2 years of chemistry, a year of English, etc.).

I would think it would be good to have a preparation for physics, so that you're not going into your college physics class with no familiarity with the field.

I would also think that taking physics (especially if it is an AP course) would look very good to the college admissions officers, especially if you are planning to major in one of the hard sciences (math, physics, bio, chem, etc.).

Answer 3

Modestly.

Many pre-meds get either Bio Chem or Bio Physics degrees