Bcpm gpa?

[moped]

Hi,

I am new to this forum. I was wondering if any could explain to me what type of classes would be considered as BCPM GPA? Do sociology, psychology, microbiology, astronomy, statistics and other behavioral science or math courses count as BCPM courses?

Thank you!
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[Gerbie]

Generally...Biology - Chemistry - Physics - Math fall under BCPM

 

[JRWPREMED]

Hi,

I am new to this forum. I was wondering if any could explain to me what type of classes would be considered as BCPM GPA? Do sociology, psychology, microbiology, astronomy, statistics and other behavioral science or math courses count as BCPM courses?

Thank you!
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https://services.aamc.org/AMCAS2_2011/WebApp/Help/WebHelp/Course_Work_Course_Classification.htm

That should help you out.

 

[moped]

thanks for the quick reply guys.

So stat is under BCPM but for my major the stat was listed as Psych 240 Stat. Does that still count as BCPM? And is BCPM and sGPA the same thing? I'm really sorry for all the noob questions!

 

[Iliketoytles]

thanks for the quick reply guys.

So stat is under BCPM but for my major the stat was listed as Psych 240 Stat. Does that still count as BCPM? And is BCPM and sGPA the same thing? I'm really sorry for all the noob questions!

Not sure about the psych stat question... I think it would still count.

Typically, BCPM GPA = science GPA. However, AACOMAS does not include math courses in it's science GPA calculations... so for AACOMAS, BCP = science GPA.

 

[poopyhead]

Not sure about the psych stat question... I think it would still count.

Typically, BCPM GPA = science GPA. However, AACOMAS does not include math courses in it's science GPA calculations... so for AACOMAS, BCP = science GPA.

It depends on which department the course falls under. If it falls under the Psychology department, then it will be considered a "Behavioral Science" and not included in the sGPA. Actually, even if it falls under the Statistics department, then it will be considered a "Math" and also not included in the sGPA.

AMCAS' BCPM is much more restrictive in what is included than AACOMAS' sGPA. Although the later doesn't include Math like the former, it does include a much wider array of science courses, including the less "hardcore" ones (i.e. Nutrition, Geology, Astronomy, Kinesiology, etc...)

AACOMAS' sGPA
Bio/Zoology
Animal Science
Anatomy
Bacteriology
Biology
Botany
Cellular & Molecular
Biology
Cellular Physiology
Ecology
Evolution
Genetics
Hematology
Histology
Immunology
Microbiology
Micro-Organisms
Natural Science
Neurology
Oceanography
Parasitology
Pathology
Physiology
Virology
Zoology

Biochemistry
Biochemistry
Physiological Chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry, General
Medical Chemistry
Pharmaceutical
Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Qualitative Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Readings in Chemistry
Research in Chemistry
Special Topics in
Chemistry
Structures & Bonds

Organic Chemistry
Bio-Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Readings in Organic
Chemistry
Special Topics in Organic
Chemistry

Physics
Electricity & Light
Magnetism
Mechanical Heat
Physics
Thermodynamics

Other Science
Agricultural Science
Astronomy
Chiropractic
Electronics
Engineering
Epidemiology
Geology
Kinesiology
Medical Technology
Meteorology
Nutrition
Pharmacy
Physical Anthropology
Physical Geography
Physical Science
Physician Assistant
Radiology

AACOMAS' non-science GPA
Math
Behavioral Statistics
Biostatistics
Chemical Math
Computer Science
Mathematics

English
Bible Literature
Composition
English
Journalism
Literature
Poetry
Reading Skills
Rhetoric
Theater Literature

Behavioral Science
Anthropology
Community Health
Criminal Justice
Educational Psychology
Ethnic Studies
Human Sexuality
Marriage/Family
Personal Health
Physiological Ethics
Psychology
Social Science
Social Work/Sociology

Other Non-Science
Acting
Agriculture
Archeology
Art
Bioethics
Business
Communications
Cultural Geography
Economics
Education
Emergency Med-Tech
Ethics
First Aid
Foreign Language
Forestry
Geography
Government
Health/Personal Hygiene
History
Humanities
Law
Logic
Medical Terminology
Military Science
Music
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Philosophy
Physical Education
Physical Therapy *Chiropractic is considered "science," but PT isn't...go figure
Political Science
Public Health
Public Speaking
Religion
Respiratory Therapy
Social Ethics
Speech
Speech Pathology
Teaching Science
Theater
Theology
Word Processing

 

[moped]

This is great. It cleared up so much confusion. Thanks guys! Now I can start calculating sGPA and cGPA to see how much of an underdog I am!

 

[MedPR]

Technically BCPM is an MD thing. Doesn't exist for AACOMAS.