DIY Post-Bacc: switching schools

[Stayingalive25]

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I am currently taking DIY post-bacc classes at UC Berkeley extension and was wondering if it would look bad if I switched schools while finishing up these classes? An example would be if I were to move to Chicago for a new job, and finish taking post-bacc classes there after taking a few at UC Berkeley extension.

 

[Blueprint Med School]

Shouldn't be an issue.

 

[jrortega]

I am currently taking DIY post-bacc classes at UC Berkeley extension and was wondering if it would look bad if I switched schools while finishing up these classes? An example would be if I were to move to Chicago for a new job, and finish taking post-bacc classes there after taking a few at UC Berkeley extension.

Hi! I've been looking into the post bacc at UCB extension and hope you can clarify something. If I'm understanding the program correctly, it's an actual structured program right? Or do you just take whatever classes you need once you're accepted? I've been thinking about going the unstructured route(DIY) but I don't even know where to start or what classes should be taken. I'm going to apply to SFSU since it's structured but if that fails then I'll have to just take classes on my own. Do you mind sharing what route you've been taking?

Also, no I highly doubt it would look bad if you move, especially considering everything going on right now. People are moving a lot.

 

[Doctoscope]

Hi! I've been looking into the post bacc at UCB extension and hope you can clarify something. If I'm understanding the program correctly, it's an actual structured program right? Or do you just take whatever classes you need once you're accepted? I've been thinking about going the unstructured route(DIY) but I don't even know where to start or what classes should be taken. I'm going to apply to SFSU since it's structured but if that fails then I'll have to just take classes on my own. Do you mind sharing what route you've been taking?

Also, no I highly doubt it would look bad if you move, especially considering everything going on right now. People are moving a lot.

IIRC, if you get accepted to the program, then it follows a structural format.

You can also do it DIY style by simply enrolling for the classes, and not apply to the program.

 

[jrortega]

IIRC, if you get accepted to the program, then it follows a structural format.

You can also do it DIY style by simply enrolling for the classes, and not apply to the program.

I guess my main question is: is taking 1yr of BIo/Chem really all thats required to apply to med schools?(for most part) I feel like I'm missing something when I look at the admission requirements for med schools. Like it can't really be that simple, is it? I get that taking more classes besides bio and chem makes you look more appealing which is fine, im willing to do it. But then, whats the point of taking all those classes in a 2yr post bacc if admissions only require Bio and Chem....it's confusing.

 

[Rapsidy]

I guess my main question is: is taking 1yr of BIo/Chem really all thats required to apply to med schools?(for most part) I feel like I'm missing something when I look at the admission requirements for med schools. Like it can't really be that simple, is it? I get that taking more classes besides bio and chem makes you look more appealing which is fine, im willing to do it. But then, whats the point of taking all those classes in a 2yr post bacc if admissions only require Bio and Chem....it's confusing.

No it’s not all that is required. Although schools may differ slightly in what they want generally speaking you need gen chem 1 and 2, organic chemistry 1 and 2, physics 1 and 2, English comp 1 and 2, plus 2 different biology courses with lab, and many schools either require or like to see biochemistry.

Most places you can’t even take organic chemistry until you finish gen chem 1 and 2 and therefore that alone is 2 years of chemistry courses. Also a lot of schools are adding at least 1-2 psychology related courses as well.

 

[Doctoscope]

I guess my main question is: is taking 1yr of BIo/Chem really all thats required to apply to med schools?(for most part) I feel like I'm missing something when I look at the admission requirements for med schools. Like it can't really be that simple, is it? I get that taking more classes besides bio and chem makes you look more appealing which is fine, im willing to do it. But then, whats the point of taking all those classes in a 2yr post bacc if admissions only require Bio and Chem....it's confusing.

Some schools have strict course requirements, and some schools don't have prerequisite requirements at all (at least on paper). But it'd be foolish to limit your choices simply by not taking classes.

1 year of gen chem, 1 year of gen bio, 1 year of physics, 1 year of orgo, a term of biochem, 1 year of english, 1 year of math, and psych/soc (with appropriate labs) will allow you to be able to apply to every US medical school; it'll "hit every mark."

Admissions requiring the courses is the bare minimum. It doesn't make you competitive; it simply allows your app to be reviewed properly. That's why a lot of schools also recommend you take some upper div science classes to show rigor in your coursework.