Biochem and Ochem

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Just wondering if any of you all have took Biochem or Organic Chem in order to satisfy the pre-req requirement for chemistry? I am highly interested in applying to Duke and saw on PTCAS where they recommend biochem or organic as a specialize chem course, but gen. chem 2 would suffice. Just wondering if it would be worth the trouble?
 
I was just accepted to Duke for this cycle and I have general chem 1&2...I don't think it matters to them what you take as long as you do well in the classes you do take.
 
Kcrat21, I am going to PM you. Hopefully you will be able to provide me with some great advice 🙂
 
CSB68940 said:
Just wondering if any of you all have took Biochem or Organic Chem in order to satisfy the pre-req requirement for chemistry? I am highly interested in applying to Duke and saw on PTCAS where they recommend biochem or organic as a specialize chem course, but gen. chem 2 would suffice. Just wondering if it would be worth the trouble?
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I think I'd rather try skydiving than take O-Chem :scared:

Lol, but in all seriousness, Gen Chem I and II is usually more than fine for most PT schools. I've seen a few that want biochem, but that's just a handful of schools.
 
I've heard the same that general chem 1 & 2 are just fine for PT school.
Biochem is only for a few schools. Though it's not a bad idea to take because it leaves the option open for you to pursue other medical careers instead if you end up choosing to.

Actually, now that I think about it, does anyone know if can I list my biochem class as chemistry II, and have organic chemistry as chem I? My biochem didn't come with a lab, but I did really well in it so I think it would be prudent to use that instead of my chem I grade.
 
I took bio chem with no lab and for most schools it would not count because it had no lab. I took oChem as well so I used chem 2 and Ochem as my chemistry classes
 
CSB68940 - I was accepted to Duke and had general chem I and II. You should be fine as long as you did well in those classes.

kcrat21 - Congratulations! I know you really wanted to be accepted to Duke. It looks like we'll be classmates next fall.
 
CSB68940- Just another voice popping in to say that I was also accepted to Duke this cycle having taken Chem I and II. No need to take the specialized chem courses unless you have an interest in them.

Congrats trichic! Another Duke '15!
 
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