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Some masters allow for some undergraduate credit to count toward the masters.
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I'm aware of that, but I'm sure every program isn't like that. So generally speaking I was just wondering out of self interest if it would be allowed since your enrolled in a different program rather than undergraduate.
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It sounds like you want a very specific answer, which SDN cannot give you. You'll have to contact the schools you're interested in about their policies.
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Well I said "generally" and that would be a sh**load of schools. Oh well. I think I'll just ask someone at my school, see if they know how that works.
I was just hoping some non-trads have been through master programs and know the rules.
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Short answer is "usually, yes." Slightly longer is "depends on the program." And, always, caveat emptor.
Many of the hard science programs require their incoming grad students to take a battery of what are essentially placement exams to figure out where they need to "top up" before continuing on with advanced coursework. This is easily demonstrated in chemistry programs where many schools don't offer much in the way of inorganic chemistry, or don't have extensive analytical courses. Students that don't place out of inorganic frequently have to take a 400 level undergrad class.
Done in this manner, the courses are part of the degree program, and are covered by the normal financial aid package.
If you are looking at taking classes (i.e. prerequisite courses for med school apps) that are not part of your degree program, then you will almost certainly have to work something out with your university where you pay for your 'personal' classes that are independent of the degree program you are enrolled in. That said, the school will almost certainly not care about what classes you are taking, so long as it doesn't interfere with your degree progress.
Many of the hard science programs require their incoming grad students to take a battery of what are essentially placement exams to figure out where they need to "top up" before continuing on with advanced coursework. This is easily demonstrated in chemistry programs where many schools don't offer much in the way of inorganic chemistry, or don't have extensive analytical courses. Students that don't place out of inorganic frequently have to take a 400 level undergrad class.
Done in this manner, the courses are part of the degree program, and are covered by the normal financial aid package.
If you are looking at taking classes (i.e. prerequisite courses for med school apps) that are not part of your degree program, then you will almost certainly have to work something out with your university where you pay for your 'personal' classes that are independent of the degree program you are enrolled in. That said, the school will almost certainly not care about what classes you are taking, so long as it doesn't interfere with your degree progress.
also note some graduate programs have a cap on the maximum number of credits you can take and your curriculum needs for the grad program might fill those credits completely, so any undergrad credits would put you over.
don't just check with fellow students, you want to talk to some kind of administrator.
don't just check with fellow students, you want to talk to some kind of administrator.
