Is Brain/Behavior (Psych course) BCPM GPA?

[vic90]

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Is a course in the Psych department like Brain/Behavior counted as part of the BCPM gpa? Do medical schools prefer to see a course that is coded specifically under the Biology department, even if it is evolutionary biology, instead of a neuro course under the Psych department?

 

[Ursa]

No and yes, respectively.

 

[vic90]

reallyyy?
but its mostly biology content even though not coded in the bio department.

 

[Drrrrrr. Celty]

Maybe and yes, it's for your benefit as even if it is a biopsych/neuroscience course, it might be rejected as BCPM as it is under the psych dept ( and no one wants to end up with a inflated BCPM when applying). However that being said if the course description is like the biology of behavior or etc then it will likely count as BCPM. Although if it's more psych than bio then it'll most likely not count.

 

[GTS44]

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[MightyMoose]

No. Psych is a non-science, even if it is a neuro class.

Not true. I made a few of my neuro classes with psych prefixes count towards my bmcp GPA.

 

[phonyreal98]

No. Psych is a non-science, even if it is a neuro class.

Check the AAMC guidelines for classifying courses, bro.

 

[apumic]

Maybe and yes, it's for your benefit as even if it is a biopsych/neuroscience course, it might be rejected as BCPM as it is under the psych dept ( and no one wants to end up with a inflated BCPM when applying). However that being said if the course description is like the biology of behavior or etc then it will likely count as BCPM. Although if it's more psych than bio then it'll most likely not count.

Who is this that darkens our counsel with words without knowledge? Fix your eyes on the sacred rules of the A.A.M.C., my child, and learn:

Each course must be assigned a course classification based entirely on the primary content of the course. See the listing of course classification examples below for guidance in selecting Course Classifications. The Course Classifications below are bolded, and are titled as they appear in the Course Classification drop-down list. Click each Course Classification to open a list of example courses for that classification. The bulleted items beneath each bolded Course Classification are examples of courses for which you should select that bolded Course Classification. You are responsible for selecting the correct Course Classification. However, AMCAS reserves the right to change Course Classifications if the assigned Course Classification clearly does not apply. AMCAS is not responsible for any processing delays or incorrect GPA calculations resulting from incorrect Course Classifications. In addition, AMCAS will not make corrections to course classifications based on information that becomes available after you submit your application.