Can required classes be taken subsequent to amcas?

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The general rule is that your prereqs need to be complete by the time school starts. So yes, you can have some prereqs unfinished when you submit AMCAS. I would be careful not to leave too many incomplete, especially science courses, since schools will want to see these grades factored into your GPA. But biochem is probably fine as long you've completed the main requirements that almost every school wants: chem, physics, bio.

Keep in mind, though, that if you're taking the 2015 MCAT, which has more of an emphasis on biochem, you may want to take this class in preparation for the exam.
 
thatwouldbeanarchy said:
The general rule is that your prereqs need to be complete by the time school starts. So yes, you can have some prereqs unfinished when you submit AMCAS. I would be careful not to leave too many incomplete, especially science courses, since schools will want to see these grades factored into your GPA. But biochem is probably fine as long you've completed the main requirements that almost every school wants: chem, physics, bio.

Keep in mind, though, that if you're taking the 2015 MCAT, which has more of an emphasis on biochem, you may want to take this class in preparation for the exam.
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Nah u can self study for that in like 2 weeks
 
I fit neither criteria.

1. Memorize amino acids
2. Understand enzyme kinetics
3. Learn biomolecules
4. Memorize metabolic pathways

MCAT biochem complete
 
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So you are awesome. I got the same scores but my MCAT covered more. I didn't regret studying my biochem.
If you got into a school that requires it...great. If you need it take it before matriculation.
 
raiderette said:
So you are awesome
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I know. i have no idea why this post turned into everyone trying to give me advice on the mcat, bc i know what im talking about. If u want to provide some unsolicited advice on the mcat, try the mcat subforum.

raiderette said:
I got the same scores but my MCAT covered more
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its ridiculous how hell bent u are on proving me wrong, as if u know what was on my test. "Nah my mcat actually covered more than yours."
 
I also answered your question. If you are concerned ask those schools where you have acceptances.
 
Oh wait, you haven't applied. Check individual schools. Most just require classes before matriculation but should be listed on prospective classes.
 
I actually posted about this in another thread just earlier, but biochem isn't the end all be all that SDN is touting it as. Currently, 27% of MD programs have a formal biochem requirement/recommendation, with ~24% considering adding it (according to a '14 Kaplan survey that I got with my prep books). So, most schools don't really care about biochem. I, for example, did not take it. Most of my friends applying this/next cycle have not taken it. Maybe in 2025 it'll be a red flag, but as of right now it's not yet a "pre-req."

As for the MCAT: Honestly if you're serious about it content review should be okay to cover the necessary material. 1 semester of intro biochem isn't some insurmountable mountain of knowledge, so you should be fine.
 
To answer the OP's question, it is perfectly fine to take required pre-reqs after submitting AMCAS. You will have to send a final transcript to the medical school prior to starting, which is when they will verify that you have completed everything.
 
Avicenna said:
Nah u can self study for that in like 2 weeks
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Bad idea.
Avicenna said:
I fit neither criteria.

1. Memorize amino acids
2. Understand enzyme kinetics
3. Learn biomolecules
4. Memorize metabolic pathways

MCAT biochem complete
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Stop.
Avicenna said:
I have no idea why this post turned into everyone trying to give me advice on the mcat,
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Introspection would do you wonders.

I know this has nothing to do with the thread topic, but people who treat MCAT biochem like OP and "learn" it in two weeks are not setting themselves up well. OP (supposedly) did well, but anyone reading this thread please don't think this is typical or simple, as OP makes it seem.
 
Along come more pretentious premeds who are dying to offer their unsolicited advice about something that
1. is completely irrelevant to my question
2. doesn't even apply to me since I've TAKEN THE MCAT AND GOTTEN THE SAME IF NOT BETTER SCORES THAN YOU

here u go, guys. i know you're all really excited about your mcat taking strategies. go brag about them over here http://forums.studentdoctor.net/forums/mcat-discussions.31/
i'm sure they'll all be really interested in what you have to say
 
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Avicenna said:
Along come more pretentious premeds who are dying to offer their unsolicited advice about something that
1. is completely irrelevant to my question
2. doesn't even apply to me since I've TAKEN THE MCAT AND GOTTEN THE SAME IF NOT BETTER SCORES THAN YOU

here u go, guys. i know you're all really excited about your mcat taking strategies. go brag about them over here http://forums.studentdoctor.net/forums/mcat-discussions.31/
i'm sure they'll all be really interested in what you have to say
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If you got off your high horse and actually read my post you'd find that
a) I was in no way offering MCAT advice to you. I understand you already took it and (again, supposedly) did fine.
b) I know that it's off topic for the thread
c) I was trying to prevent less informed people from thinking they can "learn" biochem in 2 weeks, like you so humbly state.

Also believe it or not, but I scored higher than your 130C/P and 129B/B, so I'll post my MCAT advice wherever I see fit, thanks.
 
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