Are my course hours to low?

[bioman1275]

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So next semester I will be taking
Bio 3 (requirement for all bio majors, focuses on population genetics, introductory ecology, etc.)
Organic Chem. 1
Physics 1
Bioethics
16 credit hours
this is only 16 hours and my average is usually around 18. I am doing this to be able to focus on organic and physics, both of which are gpa killers at my school (and I am pretty sure everywhere else too lol). I believe that the lower credit hours will also allow me to retain the info better for the MCAT which is a year and a half away for me. Will this stand out on a med school application?

I honestly don't feel as if I could fit another class in, with 3 labs and classes its putting me there from 9-5 almost every day. I also plan to get in some more volunteering and shadowing. I will also be working on a research project and the publication along with that, and another project with my PI that involves the CRISPR/CAS-9 system.

I feel like I have a full plate, but will medical schools see that?

Thanks!

 

[allantois]

Are you serious?

Your course load is fine.

 

[MrLogan13]

You're more than full-time, you're fine.

 

[ProudMD]

Absolutely fine course-load.

 

[Lake Wobegon]

I normally have 34 hour course loads, but it's alright, not everyone can be on my level.









Just joshing. Your schedule looks fine! O-chem is a kicker, so good luck!

 

[Pacna]

I had 12 for all semesters of my last 2 years of college. Look at me nowwwwww~~~~

*sprouts wings and flies to the hospital*

 

[bioman1275]

I normally have 34 hour course loads, but it's alright, not everyone can be on my level.









Just joshing. Your schedule looks fine! O-chem is a kicker, so good luck!

34 hour course loads. sleep is for the weak, right? lol

 

[bioman1275]

I had 12 for all semesters of my last 2 years of college. Look at me nowwwwww~~~~

*sprouts wings and flies to the hospital*

hopefully to get mutant wings removed