Introduction to Biochem

[sc4s2cg]

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I am an Exercise Phys major, taking the MCAT in June-ish. My premed adviser recommended cell biology as a bio refresher for the MCAT.

Biochem is required for my major. My question is, would it be beneficial for the MCAT or can I hold it off for the summer or next semester? I am taking 12 credits this semester (Physics II/lab, a nutrition class for major, and cell bio), should I add this one too?

ETA: I found I can't take both at the same, they are in time-conflict with one another. So which class would be more beneficial to take for the MCAT? Intro to biochem or cell bio? I am willing to take other bio classes as well if anyone has any recommendations. Just trying to keep my credits between 12-15 to still have time to study for the MCAT.

 

[Scottydsntkno15]

I am an Exercise Phys major, taking the MCAT in June-ish. My premed adviser recommended cell biology as a bio refresher for the MCAT.

Biochem is required for my major. My question is, would it be beneficial for the MCAT or can I hold it off for the summer or next semester? I am taking 12 credits this semester (Physics II/lab, a nutrition class for major, and cell bio), should I add this one too?

Why not just take biochem instead of cell bio. It will be just as good prep for the MCAT and its actually required by your major.

 

[SarahBellum1]

Umm I think that would be a bit much adding biochem to your schedule (not credit-wise, but 3 sciences can become a bit overwhelming). From what I've heard (I haven't taken the MCAT yet), is that knowledge of biochem would be helpful on the MCAT, but definitely not necessary to do well. Good luck!

 

[SarahBellum1]

Why not just take biochem instead of cell bio. It will be just as good prep for the MCAT and its actually required by your major.

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Also, some med schools require Biochem. And from what I've researched, most don't take Intro biochem classes. So if you are trying to get credit for med school, too, then I would check on that.

 

[Healer of Ills]

OP, take the biochem w/ your remaining 12 credits for a total of 15.

15 credits is not a lot at all, you are looking to go to medical school so get yourself prepared for larger course/work loads and just take it along w/ your other classes.

 

[sc4s2cg]

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Also, some med schools require Biochem. And from what I've researched, most don't take Intro biochem classes. So if you are trying to get credit for med school, too, then I would check on that.

They don't accept intro to biochem?

I guess I should have specified, the chem class is intro to biochem. Other info I found out since this post, the two classes are in time-conflict with one another. So it's going to be one or the other.

@Healer of Ills: I have all 120 credits (and then some) I need to graduate, been taking 18 or so credits/semester. Was just going to do 12 this semester because I anticipate studying for the MCAT for the next 10-20 weeks.

Thank you everyone. I guess the question now is: Intro to biochem *or* Cell bio?

 

[SarahBellum1]

They don't accept intro to biochem?


Thank you everyone. I guess the question now is: Intro to biochem *or* Cell bio?

From what I've read/heard from my advisor, no. BUT you should *definitely* double check that. Has anyone else heard anything about this? If the answer is truly NO, then that would make your decision even easier!

 

[jeff0106]

Is Intro to Biochem the same as Biochem I?

If so, then I doubt it would be very helpful on the MCAT. Then again, neither is cell bio, but if I had to choose one, probably Intro to Biochem. This is because you get a nice refresher on amino acid, carbohydrate, and fat structures which may be useful on the MCAT. But honestly, MCAT is purely Gen chem, ochem, phys I & II, gen bio. Going past those is not really necessary. What is necessary is understanding the general concepts of those classes and being able to reason your way through the passages. The MCAT is not about knowing tons and tons of info.

At least, that is my 2 cents.