I am a 28 yr. old, who has recently solidified the decision to go to medical school. I am looking to apply during the 2006 application cycle. I wanted to get some advice from a few of you more expereinced non-trads concerning my background.
I started undergrad in Fall 1996, and due to some life events did not complete my degree until Dec. 2004. However, the following is a list of courses I have taken:
General Biology 1&2 A,A (1996-7)
General Chemistry 1&2 B,B+ (1996-7)
Organic Chemistry 1&2 A,C (97,99
Physics 1&2 A,B (1997)
Microbiology B+ (9
Genetics A (97)
Calculus I A- (98)
Plant Biology A (9
Embryology A (99)
Elementary Biochem A (02)
Epidemiology of Emerging Infections A (04)
Drug Action and Design A (04)
COmprehensive Biochemistry P (04)
Anatomy and Physiology I A (04)
My question is, do you think that I should apply as is? Or should I pursue a one year master's to prove my current competence. I have not yet taken the MCAT so I cannot comment on that. The school that I am interested in (my state school, Maryland) does not have a time limit on prerequisites, but they do like to see recent science coursework. What would your advice be to me?
I started undergrad in Fall 1996, and due to some life events did not complete my degree until Dec. 2004. However, the following is a list of courses I have taken:
General Biology 1&2 A,A (1996-7)
General Chemistry 1&2 B,B+ (1996-7)
Organic Chemistry 1&2 A,C (97,99
Physics 1&2 A,B (1997)
Microbiology B+ (9
Genetics A (97)
Calculus I A- (98)
Plant Biology A (9
Embryology A (99)
Elementary Biochem A (02)
Epidemiology of Emerging Infections A (04)
Drug Action and Design A (04)
COmprehensive Biochemistry P (04)
Anatomy and Physiology I A (04)
My question is, do you think that I should apply as is? Or should I pursue a one year master's to prove my current competence. I have not yet taken the MCAT so I cannot comment on that. The school that I am interested in (my state school, Maryland) does not have a time limit on prerequisites, but they do like to see recent science coursework. What would your advice be to me?