Does Human Physiology factor into your AMCAS BCPM GPA?

[xpinchx]

Sorry about the acronym city. Anyway, at my school Physiology has its own category; PSL. Does that still count as a BCPM credit even though it's neither bio/chem/physics/math? Just curious.

Also I might as well ask this while I'm making this thread, what about zoology classes? A lot of my upper-level bio electives can be fulfilled by zoology courses (i.e. comparative anatomy of vertebrates) and also pharmacology classes. Even though the prefixes aren't BIO/CEM/PHY/MTH do they count towards BCPM? Thanks for the clarification.

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[armybound]

physiology definitely.

they classify courses based on content, not course number/department. zoology sounds like they're biology to me, so yes.

 

[FORUM9351]

yes, physiology and zoology are typical ciology classes.

 

[Enthalpy430]

I found this info here on the aamc.org site, it may help you and many others.

Behavioral & Social Sciences (BESS)
• Anthropology
• Economics
• Family Studies
• Psychology
• Sociology

Biology (BIOL) - BCPM
• Anatomy
• Biology
• Biophysics
• Biotechnology
• Botany
• Cell Biology
• Ecology
• Entomology
• Genetics
• Histology
• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Neuroscience
• Physiology

Business (BUSI)
• Accounting
• Business
• Finance
• Human Resource Studies
• Management
• Organizational Studies
• Marketing

Chemistry (CHEM) - BCPM
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Thermodynamics

Communications (COMM)
• Journalism
• Media Production & Studies
• TV, Video, & Audio

Computer Science/Technology (COMP)
• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Information Systems
• Telecommunications

Education (EDUC)
• Counseling & Personnel Services
• Curriculum & Instruction
• Educational Policy
• Educational Administration
• Health Education
• Human Development
• Physical Education (except for sports courses such as tennis, golf, aerobics,
etc. Use Other for these types of courses.)
• Special Education

Engineering (ENGI)
• Aerospace Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering

English Language & Literature (ENGL)
• English Composition & Rhetoric
• English Creative Writing
• English Language & Literature

Fine Arts (ARTS)
• Art
• Art History
• Dance
• Fine Arts
• Music
• Photography
• Theatre

Health Sciences (HEAL)
• Allied Health
• Chiropractic
• Dentistry
• Hearing & Speech Sciences
• Hospital Administration
• Kinesiology
• Medical Technology
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Nutrition & Food Sciences
• Occupational Therapy
• Optometry
• Osteopathy
• Physical Therapy
• Physician Assistant
• Public Health
• Pharmacology & Pharmacy
• Sports Medicine
• Veterinary Medicine

History (HIST)
• History

Foreign Languages/Linguistics/Lit. (FLAN)
• American Sign Language
• Comparative Literature
• Linguistics
• Foreign Language(s) & Literature

Government/Political Sci/Law (GOVT)
• Criminology & Criminal Justice
• Government
• International Relations & Studies
• Law/Legal Studies
• Political Science
• Public Affairs & Policy
• Urban Policy & Planning

Math (MATH) - BCPM
• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematics
• Statistics

Natural/Physical Sciences (NPSC)
• Agriculture
• Animal and Avian Sciences
• Forestry
• Geography
• Geology
• Horticulture
• Landscape Architecture
• Meteorology
• Natural Resources
• Oceanography
• Environmental Science & Policy

Other (OTHR)
All courses which do not fit appropriately into another category, including:
• Architecture
• Interdisciplinary courses
• Library Science
• Military Science
• Sports (tennis, golf, aerobics, etc.)

Philosophy/Religion (PHIL)
• Ethics
• Logic
• Philosophy
• Religion
• Theology

Physics (PHYS) - BCPM
• Astronomy
• Physics

Special Studies (SSTU)
• Afro-American Studies
• American Studies
• Gender Studies

 

[FIREitUP]

wow, astronomy counts! i'm taking that next semester 😉

 

[Enthalpy430]

wow, astronomy counts! i'm taking that next semester 😉

Yep. I took it over the summer because I am an astronomy nut, but I found out half way through the semester that it counts and was elated. 😎

 

[pakbabydoll]

I found this info here on the aamc.org site, it may help you and many others.

Behavioral & Social Sciences (BESS)
• Anthropology
• Economics
• Family Studies
• Psychology
• Sociology

Biology (BIOL) - BCPM
• Anatomy
• Biology
• Biophysics
• Biotechnology
• Botany
• Cell Biology
• Ecology
• Entomology
• Genetics
• Histology
• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Neuroscience
• Physiology

Business (BUSI)
• Accounting
• Business
• Finance
• Human Resource Studies
• Management
• Organizational Studies
• Marketing

Chemistry (CHEM) - BCPM
• Biochemistry
• Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Thermodynamics

Communications (COMM)
• Journalism
• Media Production & Studies
• TV, Video, & Audio

Computer Science/Technology (COMP)
• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Information Systems
• Telecommunications

Education (EDUC)
• Counseling & Personnel Services
• Curriculum & Instruction
• Educational Policy
• Educational Administration
• Health Education
• Human Development
• Physical Education (except for sports courses such as tennis, golf, aerobics,
etc. Use Other for these types of courses.)
• Special Education

Engineering (ENGI)
• Aerospace Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering

English Language & Literature (ENGL)
• English Composition & Rhetoric
• English Creative Writing
• English Language & Literature

Fine Arts (ARTS)
• Art
• Art History
• Dance
• Fine Arts
• Music
• Photography
• Theatre

Health Sciences (HEAL)
• Allied Health
• Chiropractic
• Dentistry
• Hearing & Speech Sciences
• Hospital Administration
• Kinesiology
• Medical Technology
• Medicine
• Nursing
• Nutrition & Food Sciences
• Occupational Therapy
• Optometry
• Osteopathy
• Physical Therapy
• Physician Assistant
• Public Health
• Pharmacology & Pharmacy
• Sports Medicine
• Veterinary Medicine

History (HIST)
• History

Foreign Languages/Linguistics/Lit. (FLAN)
• American Sign Language
• Comparative Literature
• Linguistics
• Foreign Language(s) & Literature

Government/Political Sci/Law (GOVT)
• Criminology & Criminal Justice
• Government
• International Relations & Studies
• Law/Legal Studies
• Political Science
• Public Affairs & Policy
• Urban Policy & Planning

Math (MATH) - BCPM
• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematics
• Statistics

Natural/Physical Sciences (NPSC)
• Agriculture
• Animal and Avian Sciences
• Forestry
• Geography
• Geology
• Horticulture
• Landscape Architecture
• Meteorology
• Natural Resources
• Oceanography
• Environmental Science & Policy

Other (OTHR)
All courses which do not fit appropriately into another category, including:
• Architecture
• Interdisciplinary courses
• Library Science
• Military Science
• Sports (tennis, golf, aerobics, etc.)

Philosophy/Religion (PHIL)
• Ethics
• Logic
• Philosophy
• Religion
• Theology

Physics (PHYS) - BCPM
• Astronomy
• Physics

Special Studies (SSTU)
• Afro-American Studies
• American Studies
• Gender Studies

Thanks.... it helped a lot. I am happy astronomy counts too I am taking it next semester.

 

[Kalu123]

So am I safe to assume that a "statistical methods in psychology" (with a PSY-prefix) class can be factored into my BCPM as a math course?

 

[Enthalpy430]

So am I safe to assume that a "statistical methods in psychology" (with a PSY-prefix) class can be factored into my BCPM as a math course?

I'm fairly certain that since it is a statistics course that covers methods used in psychology that it is more statistics than psychology. You may want to call just to clarify.

 

[45408]

Thanks.... it helped a lot. I am happy astronomy counts too I am taking it next semester.

For future reference, you don't have to quote the whole post to respond. You can hit "Go Advanced" and remove all the unnecessary text. It just makes it easier for everyone else to browse easily.

 

[surfstarj]

and "Biological psychology"?

 

[Enthalpy430]

and "Biological psychology"?

It's still the study of mental behavior, so I'd lean toward psychology. I'd confirm that through AAMC or AMCAS first though.

 

[deuce924]

At my university, Physiology is listed as a biology class but, as stated above, it falls into the Biology category for AMCAS regardless as to how it is listed at your school. If I am not mistaken my Exercise Physiology class counted on my BCPM GPA. Do you think a Neuromotor Control or a Biomechanics class will count...I am taking these this semester??

 

[capn jazz]

At my university, Physiology is listed as a biology class but, as stated above, it falls into the Biology category for AMCAS regardless as to how it is listed at your school. If I am not mistaken my Exercise Physiology class counted on my BCPM GPA. Do you think a Neuromotor Control or a Biomechanics class will count...I am taking these this semester??

If neuromotor control is about muscle physiology, then yes, I'd think it would be biology. Biomechanics, depends on the course matter.

 

[jumboolia]

Are we talking about what makes up the biology grade point average on amcas as being separate from what they accept as fulfilling the biology requirement? I know that UF does not accept human anatomy/physiology as meeting the bio requirement..but interesting that amcas counts it towards your biological sciences GPA

 

[deuce924]

If neuromotor control is about muscle physiology, then yes, I'd think it would be biology. Biomechanics, depends on the course matter.

Thanks for the help.

 

[xpinchx]

Are we talking about what makes up the biology grade point average on amcas as being separate from what they accept as fulfilling the biology requirement? I know that UF does not accept human anatomy/physiology as meeting the bio requirement..but interesting that amcas counts it towards your biological sciences GPA

You'd think that only AMCAS's point of view would matter. My original question is what classes count towards your BCPM GPA. This has been an informative thread, there are some classes that I wouldn't even suspect would be factored into BCPM

Also, when AMCAS makes your two GPAs (BCPM and AO) is AO just all your other classes, or is it just your non-BCPM classes. Hopefully the former, but from what I just read it sounds like the latter. 🙁

 

[Kalu123]

I looked at my friend's AMCAS app and it looks like AMCAS calculates three GPA's: BCPM(science GPA), Non-science GPA, and Overall GPA (all combined).

 

[xpinchx]

Thanks. 🙂