Coursework for Biomedical Sciences

[Silverfalcon]

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I wasn't able to decide until last year (my junior year) that I really want to consider MD/PhD as an option. I've done some researches during the semesters, so that is not too big of an option... My main concern is the coursework. If I want to pursue biomedical sciences as most MD/PhD programs are, would I need to take a lot more upper-level biology?

I so far took Intro Bio I&II, 1-month workshop in cell biology (several years ago though..), and experimental neuroscience. I will take Biochem next semester, but I'm just afraid that I won't have skills for cell/molecular biology techniques that some students have since I'm Chemistry major and chemistry labs are a lot different from bio labs (esp at upper levels)...

 

[Neuronix]

Don't worry about it. You'll get more Bio than you ever wanted in med school! Your skills will be put to good use in a biochem PhD where you can take grad level Bio if necessary.

Though if you have time I thought my undergrad cell Bio and physiology courses helped me out a bit.