How much does taking advanced science classes help me getting into med schools?

[Monkeymaniac]

I am an engineering major, a computer science major, to be specific. I have taken some science courses to meet prerequsites of most medical schools (1 yr of mathematics, 1 yr of physics with labs, 1 yr of biology with labs, 1 yr of gen chem with labs, 1 yr of orchem with labs). Even though I have additional 2 yr of mathematics and 1 yr of physics course enrollments to the minimum requirement, I don't to the biology or chemistry requirements. But I have noticed after visiting some medical school homepages that they encourage students to take advanced science courses. In my situation (being an engineer), how much do you think they would weigh the fact that I don't have many advanced science courses. I am planning to apply next year, and I want to get some advice whether I should register for advanced science courses for next semester. And do top tier schools consider that more importantly than the others? Thanks in advance~

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[Law2Doc]

I am an engineering major, a computer science major, to be specific. I have taken some science courses to meet prerequsites of most medical schools (1 yr of mathematics, 1 yr of physics with labs, 1 yr of biology with labs, 1 yr of gen chem with labs, 1 yr of orchem with labs). Even though I have additional 2 yr of mathematics and 1 yr of physics course enrollments to the minimum requirement, I don't to the biology or chemistry requirements. But I have noticed after visiting some medical school homepages that they encourage students to take advanced science courses. In my situation (being an engineer), how much do you think they would weigh the fact that I don't have many advanced science courses. I am planning to apply next year, and I want to get some advice whether I should register for advanced science courses for next semester. And does top tier schools consider that more important than the others? Thanks in advance~

Nothing beyond the prereqs is going to play a role in admissions. Some courses are encouraged at med schools because you have an easier time once in school if you have already taken certain things (eg. biochem). But no, advanced sci courses aren't going to increase your odds of getting in. And this question is really a pre-allo board question, FWIW.

 

[Monkeymaniac]

I mistakenly thought that this is a premed board. Thansk for your answer.