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Hello!
I am looking for advice on coursework to prep for the MCAT/med school. I graduated in 2015 with a BA in Psychology. I moved to Nashville, TN shortly after. Once I started my job as a medical device rep and am in the OR once to twice per week, I have decided I want to go back and fulfill the prereqs for med school. I have always loved medicine, but this has renewed my passion.
I just applied to a local college to start taking classes this summer. Through all my research, I've found that I need to take 2 semesters of Gen Chem, 2 semesters of Gen Bio, 2 semesters of Physics, and 2 semesters of O Chem. I know the MCAT now requires coursework in Psych and Soc, but I have those covered through my undergrad degree. However, I did notice that I need to look into BioChem now as well. Is there a specific class for that, or a variety of them? Should I also take electives such as Genetics?
My plan is to take two classes per term (2 in summer, 2 in fall, 2 in spring, and 2 next summer). Should I also take MCAT test prep courses during my studies or wait until afterwards and spend several months studying for the MCAT alone? My goal is to be accepted and start med school in the fall of 2018.
Thanks for your help!
I am looking for advice on coursework to prep for the MCAT/med school. I graduated in 2015 with a BA in Psychology. I moved to Nashville, TN shortly after. Once I started my job as a medical device rep and am in the OR once to twice per week, I have decided I want to go back and fulfill the prereqs for med school. I have always loved medicine, but this has renewed my passion.
I just applied to a local college to start taking classes this summer. Through all my research, I've found that I need to take 2 semesters of Gen Chem, 2 semesters of Gen Bio, 2 semesters of Physics, and 2 semesters of O Chem. I know the MCAT now requires coursework in Psych and Soc, but I have those covered through my undergrad degree. However, I did notice that I need to look into BioChem now as well. Is there a specific class for that, or a variety of them? Should I also take electives such as Genetics?
My plan is to take two classes per term (2 in summer, 2 in fall, 2 in spring, and 2 next summer). Should I also take MCAT test prep courses during my studies or wait until afterwards and spend several months studying for the MCAT alone? My goal is to be accepted and start med school in the fall of 2018.
Thanks for your help!