Independent study and honors thesis

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As part of my course work I have a 2 credit independent study in science lab and a 3 credit honors thesis in another science lab. I am supposing these to be part of science gpa. I checked the aamcas list, it does not list these exceptions.

Please let me know your take on this.

 

[rx001]

From AAMCAS
"If you're not sure which course subject to choose based on your course's title, default to the department the course is offered through. During verification, our team will update any course subjects that were incorrectly listed. "

both of these courses were offered by Integrated physiology dept so I guess they will be counted as part of science gpas

 

[Hi_I'mPaul]

From AAMCAS
"If you're not sure which course subject to choose based on your course's title, default to the department the course is offered through. During verification, our team will update any course subjects that were incorrectly listed. "

both of these courses were offered by Integrated physiology dept so I guess they will be counted as part of science gpas

I put my independent studies under science and was fine

Since yours is under physiology, I'd put it under science

 

[The Deep]

I put my independent studies under science and was fine

What if It was a psych lab studying neuro-bio?

 

[Hi_I'mPaul]

What if It was a psych lab studying neuro-bio?

My research was cancer bio in the Department of Biochem and Molecular Biology. You may have a tougher argument for a psych lab... but since you're studying "neuroscience" and "biology", which are classified by the AAMC as BCPM subjects... I'd go for it! The worst they can do is change the classification during verification (maybe Behavioral/Social Science or Other).

On their classification page they say:
"Each course in the AMCAS application must be classified strictly on the primary content of the course. You are responsible for selecting the correct course classification, but AMCAS reserves the right to change classifications if the assigned classification clearly does not apply. In the event that you are unable to comfortably classify a course, or in the case of interdisciplinary courses, refer to the description of the course on your school's Web site or consult with your Pre-health Advisor to choose the most appropriate classification."

So, if I was in your spot, I'd put it under science (Biology or something).