Is it common for schools?

[baseballfan46]

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Is it common for programs to substitute the second semester of organic chemistry for Biochemistry? I am a non-trad and my institution suggested biochemistry instead of a second semester of organic chemistry. If I apply to programs that require two semesters of ochem, can I still possibly be accepted with the completion of the course before matriculation?

 

[brhodes25]

I have never heard of this, at least from my state's schools. Perhaps some schools might only require one semesters of o-chem. I would look up pre-requisites for potential schools and find out that way, or contact the schools directly. I'd hate for you to only take one semester of o-chem and biochem, then find out that you need two semesters of o-chem.

 

[baseballfan46]

I have never heard of this, at least from my state's schools. Perhaps some schools might only require one semesters of o-chem. I would look up pre-requisites for potential schools and find out that way, or contact the schools directly. I'd hate for you to only take one semester of o-chem and biochem, then find out that you need two semesters of o-chem.

I have been doing research and I believe it is school dependent, some schools only require 1 semester of organic chemistry whereas some have two semesters of organic chemistry needed and some give the option to substitute the second semester of ochem for biochem.

 

[Blanky]

You are fine. Apply to all schools and if accepted to one that requires ochem 2 you can get it done in spring semester of the application year.

 

[Mr. Babe]

Probably best to take OChem 2. It would help with the MCAT as well.

 

[baseballfan46]

You are fine. Apply to all schools and if accepted to one that requires ochem 2 you can get it done in spring semester of the application year.

Thank you!

 

[Shammyguy3]

Probably best to take OChem 2. It would help with the MCAT as well.

Not sure about this. I took the mcat a year ago, and through all of the prep there was little orgo to begin with, let alone topics typically covered in orgo II. Just my experience

 

[Mr. Babe]

Not sure about this. I took the mcat a year ago, and through all of the prep there was little orgo to begin with, let alone topics typically covered in orgo II. Just my experience

I guess I should have said that it would help a little with the MCAT. Orgo isn't tested heavily, but would still get a question or 2 from Orgo II

 

[Blanky]

I agree with Nibler and Shammy. I would normally advise people to just take Orgo 2 and get it done as it may help a small amount on the MCAT.

 

[DoctorSnow]

I'd say about 25% of schools I was thinking of applying to required Ochem 2 and 75% said biochem could substitute

 

[baseballfan46]

I'd say about 25% of schools I was thinking of applying to required Ochem 2 and 75% said biochem could substitute

Do you have a list by any chance? I can PM if necessary.

 

[DoctorSnow]

Do you have a list by any chance? I can PM if necessary.

Just check MSAR for all of your schools.