Are Physics II and Biochem useful for MCAT?

[rianah]

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Hi,
I plan to take MCAT this summer. I am trying to pick courses for this spring 2007 and not sure if I should take Physics II and Biochem. I have registered for Ochem II and Human Physiology. Will Physics II or Biochem be useful for MCAT?
Thanks,
Rianah

 

[Captain Fantastic]

Physics II covers electricity, magnetism, light, optics, and modern physics. You'll have to learn those things for the MCAT so I suggest taking the course.

Biochem might help solidify molecular and cellular biology topics, but will go into minute details that aren't relevant for the MCAT. It's a good course to take to prep for medical school, though.

 

[QofQuimica]

Hi,
I plan to take MCAT this summer. I am trying to pick courses for this spring 2007 and not sure if I should take Physics II and Biochem. I have registered for Ochem II and Human Physiology. Will Physics II or Biochem be useful for MCAT?
Thanks,
Rianah

Physics II is a pre-requisite for the MCAT. You should NOT take the MCAT without having completed a year each of physics, chemistry, organic chemistry, and biology. Other courses like physiology or biochemistry may be useful, but they are not considered to be MCAT pre-requisites.

 

[smuwillobrien]

Physics II is a must; Biochemistry helped me a lot, but it isn't a necessity.

 

[odgey27]

Definitely take Physics II. I've heard mixed reviews about BioChem, but I'm going to take the MCAT in April, and I won't have had it yet. None of my friends who took the MCAT last year had it before they took the test either.

 

[smuwillobrien]

Biochemistry helped me a lot on the MCAT, but if I had to choose between the two I'd definitely go for Physics II - much more points to be had with that.

 

[youz]

It might take you more time to learn everything but actually, I don't think either are needed (assuming you have enough time to study). The MCAT tests basics, not exceptions. Everything you need to know is in the study books.