How many upper-level science courses should I take?

[Cofo]

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How many upper-level science courses does it take in order to impress the adcoms, or atleast show them that I can handle the more difficult science classes? 😀 thanks
Oh, and how many hours do I need to take every semester?
And, is it okay if I only take 2 science classes each semester?

 

[SanOnofre2002]

Ad adcom memeber told me they look for 15 units per semester, with 12 of that being science.
OK, I made up the part about the adcom member telling me that. But it sounds like a good course load. BTW, you're starting an excessive amount of threads related solely to your course schedule.

 

[blankguy]

Just take as many upper level courses that you can. If you are going to take only 2 courses regardless of them being science or non science you need something else to go along with that, such as work commitments.

 

[ummjoey]

if you are a biology major you will take a lot of the recommended upper division biology classes anyways to complete your degree, so you shouldnt have to worry.

i took about 2 science classes a quarter for 4 years. the first 2 years i did most of the pre-reqs. the last 2 years i finished all the upper division requirements needed for my major (biology).

do what blankguy said. just take as many as you can

if you are not a biology major, you dont HAVE to take as many as i did. if taking too much biology courses will delay you from graduating or something then dont take so many?

 

[dr.rex]

take as many as you can because it will only make dental school easier. there a lot of people in my class who havent had physiology, biochem, or embryology that are having a harder time than if they had them. micro is also a class that is helpful.