Lab Optional?

[Zera]

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I was looking at UB's pre reqs and for some courses such as Physics and Microbiology it says that the labs are optional. Does this mean that you only have to attend lecture and take the tests?

Also can someone take a look at these classes and tell me if it possible to complete them in 2 years and maintain a gpa of 3.5 (assuming you are a fulltime student and not working).​

General Education requirements [FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri](http://undergrad..[FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]‐..[FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]catalog.buffalo.edu) do not have to be completed prior to starting the doctor of pharmacy ..[FONT=Calibri,Calibri]​

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Prerequisite Courses for Fall 2011 Admission​

1. General or Inorganic Chemistry I with Laboratory1 (CHE 101 or 105)
2. General or Inorganic Chemistry II with Laboratory1 (CHE 102 or 106)
3. Organic Chemistry I with Laboratory1 (CHE 201 or 251)
4. Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory1 (CHE 202 or 252)
5. Introductory Biology I with Laboratory2 (BIO 200)
6. Introductory Biology II with Laboratory2 (BIO 201)
7. Physics I (PHY 101 or 107 [FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]‐ ..lab optional)
8. Anatomy & Physiology (ANA 113 and PGY 300 or PGY 451 and PGY 452 [FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]‐ ..6[FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]‐..10 hours, any combination)
9. Microbiology (MIC 301 [FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]‐ ..lab optional)
10. Calculus I (MTH 121 or 141)
11. Calculus II (MTH 122 or 142)
12. Statistics (STA 119 or PSY 207)
13. Social Behavioral Science3
14. English Composition I (ENG 101 or 102 [FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]‐ ..based on placement)
15. English Composition II (ENG 201 or humanities [FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]‐ ..based on placement)

1. [FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]NOTE: English Composition must be completed in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, or New Zealand and approved by the University at Buffalo..

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Prerequisite Courses for Fall 2012 Admission and Beyond*​

1. All courses required for Fall 2011
2. Biochemistry (BCH 403 – [FONT=Calibri,Calibri][FONT=Calibri,Calibri]preferred ..or BIO 205)

 

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Yes it is possible to maintain a 3.5. Whether or not you can do it in 2 years is debatable. I didn't have to take physiology or micro in undergrad, but I did have to take physics II. If you wanted to do it all in 2 years plus any general education courses you need, it certainly would be a full and difficult schedule. Try to plan it out with an adviser and what you would need to take and when to get it done in 2 years. You may need to take some summer courses for the 2 years to be possible, I'm not sure. When it says lab optional that means you don't need to sign up for it (when you register for class, don't register for the lab portion) and no you don't need to go. Good luck!

 

[phathead]

Why would you want to do them in two years? Quality over quantity is the thing to keep in mind.

If you're looking to get in after two years, you'll need a lot better than a 3.5. Everyone I know of that got in after two years (which is even more rare now than what it was then) had either a 4.0 or damn near a 4.0.

 

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Why would you want to do them in two years? Quality over quantity is the thing to keep in mind.

If you're looking to get in after two years, you'll need a lot better than a 3.5. Everyone I know of that got in after two years (which is even more rare now than what it was then) had either a 4.0 or damn near a 4.0.

He/She's looking into the 2 year thing because of early assurance