Confused PR major

[Slazar4]

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I am going to be a senior this year at a rather small college that is well known locally for having great academics.

I will be graduating in May with a degree in public relations and a minor in biology. I tacked on the biology minor at the beginning of my junior year and have lamented not doing it sooner every day since. I should graduate with a 3.4 overall and a 3.6 (or higher) in my minor. Also when I graduate I should have accumulated about a year of clinical experience working at HUP.

I just wanted to know what you all thought my chances of getting accepted into a PostBac program would be, if there is even a chance at all. I am confident I can do well in any program but I think my biggest obstacle is getting in to a school.

Thanks

 

[ChandutheMagici]

I just wanted to know what you all thought my chances of getting accepted into a PostBac program would be

To answer your question, excellent. Your stats are fine. Are you considering an SMP? If so, with your GPA, I don't really think there is a need. Do well on the MCAT, finish up the premed stuff, and you'll be golden. IMHO, an SMP would be money wasted for you.

 

[Slazar4]

Thanks.

So IYO an SMP wouldn't be worth it? Keep in mind I will graduate with:
Bio 101
Biomedical ethics
Evolution and ecology
Plant and animal physiology
Introduction to cell bio and genetics
Chem 1 and chem 2

Will this 24 credit minor provide enough scientific background for realistic consideration into med school? If not what classes would you suggest I take to bolster my CV?

 

[loveoforganic]

You must take physics 1/2 + lab and organic 1/2 + lab, and a college level math.

 

[dragonfly99]

slazar,
it seems like you are early on in this process.
You need to study up on the required courses for premeds.
Your GPA isn't bad, but just so/so at best for a premed.
You haven't done anything to really screw up your GPA, which is good.
I don't think you NEED a formal postbac to fix your GPA, b/c it isn't that low.
It wouldn't hurt to get yourself in that environment, though, b/c it doesn't seem like you have a lot of background or input from good premed counselors.

You need to take organic chem and physics first, which will take about a year, and then think about taking the MCAT. So we are talking about at least 1-1.5 years before you are ready to think about applying. So you have time to get your ducks in a row in terms of volunteer work and letters of recommendation.