Does Microbiology help with the DAT?

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I am taking Microbiology this summer, and just wondering if it helps with the DAT at all? thanks.
 
It may help with 2 or 3 questions. I wouldn't count on it on helping you with the DATs. But for dental school, definitely. Micro is a tough subject in every dental school. Throw in immunology if you have the chance to.
 
I think the best answer we can give you all is, "Potentially!" Looking back, genetics and human A&P would have been the most helpful upper-levels to have already taken... at least for my DAT! 🙂
 
yes it helps. Regardless of what questions you get on your dat, any proper study plan should include some micro.
 
I've yet to take microbio, but at my school I feel like it's completely useless.. It feels like diluted genetics, cell bio, immuno, biochemistry, and emphasis in bacteria combined all into one subject.
Perhaps I feel this way because I've taken a lot of upper division biology's plus a year of biochemistry?
 
Actually yes it can. I had a few questions from Microbiology on my DAT. One was about endospores. It may help you with maybe a few questions, but every point and bit of knowledge counts! 🙂
 
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