I'd like to be a plastic surgeon. I'm only a sophomore but I want to know what math and science classes I shoudl take. But I am taking AP Language Arts and two AP History classes, so I don't know if that will help me in my career. Well, I took Honors Geometry and Honors Biology and now I'm taking Algebra II Honors and Chemistry Honors. Next year, I cannot take physics because of this program I'm in at my school called (IB), so I have to decide if I want to take IB Bio or IB Chem which is equivalent to AP bio or AP Chem. I don't know which one I should take. I kinda of suck at math, but I'm really good in Biology and I got straight A's even though alot of people were failing. Also, I have to take IB Pre-Calculus or I.B. Pre-Statistics, but I don't know which one would help more towards my career. Please help. =]
2007-09-27 15:58:32 · 7 answers · asked by ♫MizzUnderstood♫ 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Sorry for the grammatical errors.
2007-09-27 15:58:54 · update #1
I was premed also and turned into an RT. As a respiratory therapist or a premed student, you need many classes, Organic and inorganic chemistrys levels one and 2 with labs. Chem one and 2 with labs, A and P with labs, At lest 2 levels of algebra and then 2 coarses in Physics with labs. Pharmacy and general Bio classes are needed also. Should do all this is the first 2 years. Use english and other classes for fill only the first few semesters. All these classes will transfer to any university and are not generic in nature.
2007-09-27 16:06:34 · answer #1 · answered by garryh41 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely take any honors and AP/IB classes you can. At the high school level, it doesn't matter what you take- what matters is where you go to college. The better school you go to, the more likely you will get into a better medical school and so on. Just pick out some schools with a good science program (Northwestern, Lehigh, Tufts, etc) and aim for them. And sorry. You do have to learn math to be a doctor.
2007-09-27 16:06:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you will get a dependable comprehensive answer in this Q&A forum because people here don't exactly know what your school offers and through what course. I think it's best for you to talk to a career counseler at your school or teachers in biology or physiology.
My guess would be you willneed good foundation in math, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology and so forth. Good Luck.
2007-09-27 16:16:53 · answer #3 · answered by stvenryn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would take as many biology and chemistry classes as you can find! If you can find a class in organic chemistry, take that! Most colleges use freshman organic chem (which is a pre-med requirement) to weed out bad candidates! Good luck!
2007-09-27 16:04:28 · answer #4 · answered by Kara 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chemistry and biology. make sure you become strong in math though. its also important.
p.s -IB si a *****. i had it in high school too. good luck. (i'm in school to be an allergist/immunologist).
2007-09-27 16:02:12 · answer #5 · answered by Ali 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends what kind of doctor you want to be...
Get as much math and chemistry practice you can.
2007-09-27 16:05:59 · answer #6 · answered by ★Greed★ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this link you will find everything you need to know: what to consider if you're thinking about med school, courses you should take, timeline, etc.
http://www.temple.edu/healthadvising/medman.html
2007-09-27 16:15:40 · answer #7 · answered by Dee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋