Do I need to take Gen Bio 1 & 2?

[mmmseabird49]

I recently graduated from a 4 year university. I just moved home and will be taking physics 1 & 2 at a local community college this year. It will likely be a couple of years before I actually apply to medical school. I still need to take the MCAT and would like to have a few years of work experience under my belt before I return to school. My main question is whether or not I need to take Gen Bio 1 & 2. I got credit for AP Bio at my college before I even began my freshman year. I did not take into consideration that it may have been beneficial to have taken those courses at my college. I ended up taking additional biology courses throughout my college career. I took cell bio, microbiology, genetics, A&P 1 & 2, and biochem. Should I enroll for the general biology course at the community? Is it necessary to take general bio or will any of the other courses I have taken satisfy the requirement? Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance!

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[penpenclown]

I think usually if you have a year of upper level bio classes you're fine, but I'd check with any schools you might be interested in.

 

[The Knife & Gun Club]

Also make sure the credit is for biology WITH LAB.

You need 2 semesters of bio lab credit - usually most places will award this if you got credit for AP bio but be sure to check your transcript

 

[Wolvvs]

Keep in mind that concepts from general biology are heavily tested on the MCAT. So a refresher might not be a bad idea if it won't break the bank and you're confident you can do well. Otherwise, assuming credit is awarded on your transcript for bio I and II with lab, 8 credits or equivalent, for the majority of schools upper level bio is a good idea.