Biochem or Genetics

[danyoung2003200]

I have a decision to make and hoping you all have some input. Next semester I have to decide between biochem and genetics both are offered at the same time. Which do you think would help more in pharm school? Any ideas?

 

[CSzGirl]

In general, biochem will probably be more helpful, but check with the school you will be applying to. Some schools have pharm-specific biochem courses as part of the curriculum and some will accept a biochem course from another school, waiving their biochem requirement. I took biochem as an undergrad to become familiar with the class topics, knowing that I'd have to take it again in pharmacy school.

 

[aubieRx]

biochemistry was the most important course i ever took (I think). It connected so much in the life sciences and allowed me to understand other life science subjects (even genetics) in much more detail.

I would say biochem.

 

[off2skl]

I agree, Biochemistry would be more helpful.

 

[trishias]

Biochem would probably me more helpful in prep for pharm school. I took both and found biochem boring as hell and genetics much more interesting. But the teachers also had something to do with as well. My advice: take which ever one interests you the most. If you do well in either course it will help your gpa. 🙂

 

[aubieRx]

I didn't think biochem was totally boring...the first parts about proteins, acids, fats and polysacchardies were neat. The metabolism cycles were VERY boring to me though but not as boring as statistics. Statistics is so boring i have no idea how i will study for the last test and final. I hope i look back on this post someday and say "ahh glad that is over with"

 

[Lexian]

Biochem definitely, and after you take the class you'll probably agree. It tends to encompass many of the bio classes you take during undergrad, especially if you take the upper division biochemistry courses.