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Hi friends, I'm back again. (Did you miss me? :) ) I had a quick question regarding which would be better for medical school. I have the option of getting a BA in biology with a minor in whatever I choose, or just a BS in biology. I wanted to know if medical schools have a preference (I've been...

As a Year 12 student in the UK, I've been researching all the medical schools and their requirements for a few months already. But when I decided to do further research around January, I found out that some schools required Biology as a compulsory A-Level, as mine were Physics, Maths and...

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SO I was studying the biology section and I chose to follow the DAT bootcamp study guide. But I was wondering how good the information will be for the DAT? Does it cover everything needed? Or does it go too in depth? The Anatomy and Physiology section alone is 123 pages! Total it's 400 pages...

I've taken biochem 1 at my university and received an A. I believe I have a pretty solid understanding of all the material in it. Should I take biochem 2 as well? Or would it be unnecessary? Any thoughts or opinions would be appreciated. Thanks.

So I’m having some trouble getting the full A in Bio courses. I’ll either get an A- or a B+. But was wondering how to really get that A? How do all of you do it? I average low A’s and high B's on the exams and do decently well overall in the coursework, but I always come up short with an A- or a...

Hi, all. I’m in a predicament. I’ll be a non-traditional student. Have just gone back to college and trying to decide on a major. I’m attending Arizona State ONLINE. Options: A) Major in Psychology. Better chance at a higher GPA. Very interesting to me anyways - and most people say to undergrad...

To spare you the vague cliches of why I'm choosing to go into medicine at 24 years old, I'll just simply ask for some advice. Long story short: I'm attending college online (yes, from a great, regionally accredited university) and I know prerequisites being done online is a no-no for a lot of...

Hi everyone, I started studying for the DAT almost two weeks ago, and I'm starting to have a difficult time sticking to Ari's schedule for the biology review. I'm about five chapters into Cliffs AP bio, and I have been supplementing it with Feralis's notes (now BC Bio Notes). Basically I spend...

I’m a non-traditional student - 24 years old and just starting my undergrad. Going to a brick and mortar university for me right now isn’t possible, so I’m getting my undergrad from Arizona State University’s online program. I’m planning to get my undergrad and take extra prerequisites at my...

Hello! So I've been accepted to UCI's Cognitive Science (B.S) program and I was wondering how does this major affect my chances of going to medical school? I am fully aware of the prerequisites courses for some medical schools so I will be taking those courses on top of my major requirements...

In the Biology department at my school, there's tons of people on the waitlist right now for various classes in the summer. I'm a freshman so I don't know how things have gone in the past, but at your school, when there's so many people on the waitlist, are more classes added? Or are the people...

Hey Everyone! I'm currently going to apply to medical school for the next cycle and I need some help coming up with a school list! Im looking into about 25-30 schools both MD & DO. If anyone could help, that would be great. Thanks! Resident: California University: Small Liberal Arts University...

Hi all, So I'm currently a Master's environmental science student with a focus on wildlife health and biology. I'm also a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. I've worked as a wildlife assistant and technician in varying capacities over the past 6 years and I've racked up a lot of professional...

Hello, everyone! So, everywhere I read everyone seems to have the same general advice regarding recommendation letters, namely, the "basis" being 2 recommendation letters from a science professor who gave you a grade, and 1 from a non-science professor who gave you a grade. I know people...

I have been accepted into UTA and UW so far. I am finding it difficult to choose a college. At the moment, I am drawn to the atmosphere and social life at UT, but I am also drawn to the academic rigor and ranking of UW for pre-med. I've heard that UCSD and UW are socially dead? Is that true? I...

A couple years ago I took Biology for non-science majors. 4 hour course with a lab. (TCCCN=Biol 1408) Does anyone know if this can count as a biology pre-req for med school in texas? I know this is probably a dumb question, but worth an ask. Otherwise, assuming Biochem can't count, I will have...

Im not exactly interested going into Pre-Pharmacy but it is on the table. I would really like to do work in molecular biology (a lot research!) .. and eventually working my way to more sophisticated molecular research in the future. I am currently an undergrad at Oswego State University majoring...

Read a couple thread in the forum and found many different materials. I personally is studying the DAT and find lost when studying the test. What I find the most in our forum is recommendation on different books, video and products. I am here to build a thread based on the listing provided by...

Would classes such as Animal Behavior, Ichtylogy, Mammology etc. all count towards the BCPM GPA for dental school? They are all in the Integrative Biology major courses, which is 1 of two biology major departments at my University. The other major probably has more human related bio courses, but...

Hey. I am a first year at a top university in the U.S. I intend to declare a Biology major, however, I am not sure yet. My question is, do you think I should take (our) Gen Chem and Physics 1 in my sophomore year, or Gen Chem and a higher level Bio that is recommended for the MCAT, and...

I am a 4th year studying Molecular Bio/Biotech with a minor in Chem. I've gotten an A/A- in every single science class I've taken. However I took two calculus classes my first year and recieved a C+ and a B. If it wasnt for those math classes my sciGPA would be approx 3.85, but because of the...

Hello, I am currently a sophomore in college and want to get involved in research. I am not sure where to start looking for opportunities. I heard that students can directly contact professors to inquire about possibilities but I am unsure whether or not that is the best path to take. Thank you...

Hello, I am currently a health science major but am unsure if this major will compromise my candidacy for medical schools. I am under the impression that GPA and MCAT score are primarily considered when applying but a friend recently told me that I should be a biology major if I want to be a...

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Most schools say that 8 credit hours of biology are required. Do these 8 hours have to be bio 1 and 2? I’ve taken bio 1 but not 2, but I have plenty of other biology credits. Will I have to take bio 2 or can it be another class such such as upper division bio classes?

Hi there! I'm almost done with my pre-reques, and I wanted some feedback on how to improve my brute force memorization skills. I've discovered that I'm more of a logic reasoner than a memorizer -- I love chemistry and did very well in orgo and gen chem, even calc and physics. However, I'm not...

How do all of you deal with anxiety? Fellow premeds, Orgo students, MCAT takers etc. How when you submit a test is your heart not pounding in your chest waiting for the score? Like what's the big deal if we don't do well? We never give up and keep trying keep trying and keep trying, right...

Hi, I am a freshman at community college. I graduated high school with a GPA of 3.8. At the high school, I got a C in chemistry, then A in honors math classes such as algebra, geometry, Algebra II. My first semester at college I had taken the below courses so far. I will start my physics classes...

Hi, I am a freshman at community college. I graduated high school with a GPA of 3.8. At the high school, I got a C in chemistry, then A in honors math classes such as algebra, geometry, Algebra II. My first semester at college I had taken the below courses so far. I will start my physics classes...

Hey, I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations for upper level bio coursesn? They seem to offer a lot of courses but Im curious what other's experiences have been. Thanks!

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So I have three more biology classes to take before graduating... I have to choose which (if any) to take before the MCAT and which I should postpone to senior year (as to allow a minimum credit load junior year for extracurricular MCAT prep, like practice tests and the such). I'll be fine in...

Which has been the most challenging course y'all have taken as an undergrad? Which course has been the best one? Which course were a joke, as in it should've been tough or something but maybe the professor made it super easy?

Hey all. The college I attend has a BS course for premed students. Is it worth taking? It's two credits and it's considered a "GPA booster". I just don't know if it's worth it. Id be taking it next semester. Next semester I'll be taking Bio Bio Lab Orgo 2 Neuroscience class Genetics Physics...

Just took my DAT last week and I am ready to get rid of all my study materials! I have for sale: DAT Destroyer Math Destroyer Kaplan 2015 with both tests unused AP Biology 3rd edition Hundreds of Kaplan flashcards for Gen Chem, Orgo and Biology Hoping to get $300 or best offer for all of it!

Hello! I went to a quarter system undergraduate school and my general biology courses were split into 3 courses. I unfortunately did not do that well in them and received C's. I retook biology at a community college but it was one general biology course with a lab and ended up with an A. The...

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Before I start… I apologize for how lengthy this post is! I took my test yesterday! I studied for around 10-11 weeks. The first month and a half was inconsistent studying, and I studied between 0-6 hours a day (probably with a mean of 3-4 hours a day). I didn’t crack down until the last month...

Hi SDN, Throughout college, due to an illness, I never took a course load more than 13 units. Sometimes in a semester I took only 11 units. I am worried because I received great grades including an A in organic chemistry, A- in general biology and A in general chemistry. I believe I am smart...