i was wondering if i should stay with physics or switch to ap bio, the only issue is that i only want to switch to ap bio if physics wouldnt help me at all cause im already taking 3 aps
2007-09-04 17:20:19 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You will need to take physics in college in order to apply to medical school. Even if you take the AP exam, it is not recommended that you rely on that for any of the science requirements--they will want to see that you took the pre-reqs at the university level.
The standard pre-reqs for med school are: one year of English, one year each of biology, physics, chemistry and organic chemistry with the associated labs, and usually one year of math. (The math requirement varies a bit--some schools don't require it at all, and the most stringent require a year of calculus.)
As far as your high school choices go, I would try and take at least one year of each science that is offered, but that is more in order to get into college than med school. Your medical school application will not ask for your high-school transcript.
2007-09-04 18:10:36 · answer #1 · answered by Marie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, AP Bio could help. But I think Physics will help more in the long run through your Bachelor's in college.
I was Pre-Med. And AP Bio was fun, but really, this is the stuff you will be dealing with for years, so it isn't as important as Physics, which you have a limited time to learn, but need to do well to get into a good Med School.
Definitely do Physics over Bio.
2007-09-04 17:27:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I assume you mean a medical doctor... so it might depend on the school system you're in. I'd ask you're guidance counselor. I know some systems where you have to get certain grades in certain classes in order to apply to your college program. Or it might not matter a bit to the college you apply to.
Physics can be tricky stuff... I'd talk to someone who has taken the class in your school about that. AP bio might even be the easier class to take. Don't assume it's the harder one just because it's AP
Personally I really enjoyed taking physics, so you should probably take your own interest level into account too.
2007-09-04 17:31:23 · answer #3 · answered by Jazzycat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will probably be taking physics in college, and definitely take much, much more biology.
Take some physics now: it will be at an introductory level (algebra and some trig), while the college physics will be all calculus based. Get a good, solid foundation in physics now, so you wont struggle with a brand new science to learn in college, along with Molecular Biology, Organic Chemistry, and Comparative Anatomy.
AP Biology is good, but you would probably want to take the whole sequence of biology courses in college, because one leads into the next, and the next, etc.
2007-09-04 17:29:16 · answer #4 · answered by Stephen S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Physics is deals with the most fundamental concepts in science and it provides a good basis for any of the scientific disciplines. You deal with concepts like motion, force, measurement, precision, uncertainty, energy, light and so on. Concepts that are the basis of all of science and you will use no matter what scientific carreer you choose. Many medical instruments work off of these physical principles and if you learn these fundamentals at a young age you will much better understand their usage and they will stick with you into adulthood.
However, a good point was brought up that if physics bores you to tears then you'd probably be better off in something that interests you more, as you won't get much out of a class you hate.
2007-09-05 05:13:00 · answer #5 · answered by LG 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it doesn't help directly, however, if you wanna be a doctor, i assume u want to go to a good school. if u want to get into a good school, u must take all the apropiate classes you can, incl. physics. if your a jr., take ap bio, but if yur a senior, than i recommend switching bcuz an ap class is an ap class,which always look good
2007-09-04 17:25:48 · answer #6 · answered by ..:::Jaqui:::.. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you take in high school doesn't matter. At this point, take what you are most interested in and hope that you will get the better grade.
In fact, you don't even need to be a pre-med student in college to go to medical school. All you really need to do is take the recommended set of science courses and stuff.
So again, for right now, just relax and take whatever you think is most fun. That's what's going to get you the better grade to get you into the best college. Good luck.
2007-09-04 17:25:40 · answer #7 · answered by ♪ ♥ ♪ ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should switch to Ap Bio. You're going to have a greater chance to be admitted to college and it will be more helpful and useful if you're considering a career in medicine.
2007-09-04 17:29:14 · answer #8 · answered by Mojitabean 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take physics. You'll need at least one year at college level to apply to medical school, and it'll be a lot easier if you've had at least some prior exposure. Having biology, chemistry, and physics on your high school transcript will also help you when it comes to impressing more selective colleges.
2007-09-04 17:26:00 · answer #9 · answered by MM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take physics. it will be a requirement in college, and med schools would rather you take the biology classes in college (meaning no ap biology credit)
med schools don't care what you do in high school.
2007-09-06 13:56:54 · answer #10 · answered by nemo nisi mors 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋