AP courses count 4 med school?

[scotties123]

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I took one of the 2 basic bio courses, that are pre-reqs for all other bio courses, as an AP class in Highschool and placed out of it for college with the AP exam. I recently heard from someone that some med schools dont accept AP credit from highschool and that id have to take the class. It wouldnt be a problem considering its BASIC organismal biology (like cell contents) but I just really dont want to take a course for no reason. Anyone heard of this before? thanks.

 

[154241]

Med schools vary in how they count AP credits. Some take all of them, some will take only, for example, English and general chemistry, some don't accept AP credit for prereqs. However, most of the time, they accept upper-level coursework in the same department as a substitute to see if you can handle the material at a college level. I think most schools will take upper-level bio credit as a replacement, but if there are any schools you already know you'll be interested in, look at their websites for details.

 

[deuce924]

Yea I would look into specific schools you are interested in and find out how they deal with AP credits. I knows the school I am applying to does not count them. Good luck.

 

[146233]

Med schools vary in how they count AP credits. Some take all of them, some will take only, for example, English and general chemistry, some don't accept AP credit for prereqs. However, most of the time, they accept upper-level coursework in the same department as a substitute to see if you can handle the material at a college level. I think most schools will take upper-level bio credit as a replacement, but if there are any schools you already know you'll be interested in, look at their websites for details.

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[kanzure]

Even though it may be "basic" biology, you would be amazed the differences in knowledge from teachers to professors. Besides, skipping the basics is not really that good of an idea. Universities usually have you take the college-level classes if that is going to be the main area of study focus.

- Bryan

 

[scotties123]

Even though it may be "basic" biology, you would be amazed the differences in knowledge from teachers to professors. Besides, skipping the basics is not really that good of an idea. Universities usually have you take the college-level classes if that is going to be the main area of study focus.

- Bryan

yea but i took the AP class and exam when i was in highschool. everyone basically told me "go ahead and place out of it, ull save money on a college class and its easier than taking an entire semester of a college course". so i figured id pay 80 bucks and go for it. i did just fine without it and i really wouldnt have a problem taking it, its just one more thing to take up time during my already busy schedule. Thanks for the replies, ill just contact the schools in a couple weeks, after my mcat.

 

[mvenus929]

yea but i took the AP class and exam when i was in highschool. everyone basically told me "go ahead and place out of it, ull save money on a college class and its easier than taking an entire semester of a college course". so i figured id pay 80 bucks and go for it. i did just fine without it and i really wouldnt have a problem taking it, its just one more thing to take up time during my already busy schedule. Thanks for the replies, ill just contact the schools in a couple weeks, after my mcat.

Well, my HS biology teacher told everyone to retake the class in college even if we got the credits to place out of it. I didn't, and went straight to 300 level classes with Cell Bio. I was bored the first month of the class, because I had to know MORE for my HS bio class than I did for my Cell Bio class. Genetics wasn't much better. It depends on your classes.

But the others are right. For biology especially, a number of schools require you to have an additional year of biology (with lab) at the college level.