There are so many biology classes out there, if there are any doctors, or medical students, can you tell me which biology classes will be beneficial in preping for the MCAT (med school) exam?
2007-11-15 14:38:45 · 3 answers · asked by Mrs R 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Having taken the MCAT already, I can tell you this: the MCAT does NOT cover any upper-division biology material. All that the MCAT covers in the bio sci section is general biology and lower-division organic chemistry. If you must take another bio course, then take biochem or physiology because they have broader applications.
Taking biology to prep for the MCAT only covers a NARROW part of the test. You need to make sure you can do well in o-chem, general chem, physics and for the love GAWD, brush up on critical reading skills. They will be vital because the verbal section can be a beast!!!
2007-11-15 17:32:14 · answer #1 · answered by Gumdrop Girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm taking Bio 1: Cellular Processes , Bio 2: Diversity, and General Microbiology. At my university they require 7 credit hours of biology electives for a biomedical sciences major. You can choose from classes like, Genetics w/lab, Mycology Lab, and others. But, i'd say choose what interests you most when deciding on the biology electives.
2007-11-15 22:51:30 · answer #2 · answered by inpinkside2108 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The upper level Biology classes required for Med School admission should be enough. These are classes offered at the 200 or 300 level. Don't rely on 100 level classes to fulfill those requirements, since those classes are usually just overview courses and not very in depth.
2007-11-15 22:46:03 · answer #3 · answered by Brandon W 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋