Do prereqs matter

[oldboy]

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Does it make a difference taking biochem, microbiology, etc... before going to D-School.

 

[786mine]

Does it make a difference taking biochem, microbiology, etc... before going to D-School.

Do you really want me to answer this?

BTW, pre-req menans required before the next class, just FYI.

 

[tom3]

if it's specified as a prereq, of course you have to take it. if it's strongly recommended, you don't... but it will only help you in the long run.

 

[Generallee]

Does it make a difference taking biochem, microbiology, etc... before going to D-School.

Well, I think it does... I'll try to put it in perspective for you.

As an undergrad, you probably took an average of 3 classes per quarter/semester, roughly 15 credit hours. In dental school, you'll probably take about 6-8 classes per semester at about 18-20 credits.

It is much harder to learn 6-8 classes of new material and not been exposed to biochem, microbiology, anatomy/physiology. If you have 6-8 classes and have been exposed or taken biochem, microbio, and anatomy/physio, then you really only have to learn maybe 3-5 new class material. I've heard from first year students that if they haven't taken those classes in undergrad, they would be in a bigger bind trying to juggle all the new material. Besides, I think most people who don't have Biochem, Microbiology, and Anatomy/Physiology will be at a disadvantage because most students (i'm assuming...) will have already taken those classes in undergrad. I could be wrong about my assumptions....

 

[ItsGavinC]

BTW, pre-req menans required before the next class, just FYI.

Or, as with the context of his post, a course that is required prior to entering dental school.