MCAT Prep with University Physics I

[RamblingPremed]

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Hello,

I have taken University physics I and was wondering if that will be a huge issue while prepping for the MCAT that I am planning to take in January 2020? Should I look into taking College Physics this semester or could I get by with University Physics?

Please advise.

-Yoshi

 

[AnMDtoB]

Do you mean the textbook series titled "University Physics"? Those are definitely more than enough for MCAT prep - my school used them for our physics & engineering majors.

Otherwise not really sure what you mean?

 

[RamblingPremed]

Hi—

I meant the calc based physics which is the one I took versus the algebra based physics. Just want to make sure I don’t have to take the algebra based physics for the MCAT.

Thanks again!

 

[AnMDtoB]

haha no no you're all set - calculus-based physics covers all of the same material as algebra-based does, plus some more mathematically complicated scenarios (hence the need for calculus)

 

[aldol16]

You do realize that algebra-based physics is basically just a simpler, watered-down version of calculus-based physics, right? Imagine learning Maxwell's equations but in non-calculus form. And being unable to calculate instantaneous acceleration, etc.

 

[Pagan FutureDoc]

Algebra based physics is sufficient for both the MCAT and med school. However since you’ve already taken Calc-based physics there’s no reason to go back and take a lighter version of the same class. If you can do calc based physics you can do anything in algebra based physics. However the reserve is not true

 

[RamblingPremed]

haha no no you're all set - calculus-based physics covers all of the same material as algebra-based does, plus some more mathematically complicated scenarios (hence the need for calculus)

Thanks!!!

 

[chemphysicsinstructor]

Hello,

I have taken University physics I and was wondering if that will be a huge issue while prepping for the MCAT that I am planning to take in January 2020? Should I look into taking College Physics this semester or could I get by with University Physics?

Please advise.

-Yoshi

Make sure that you take University Physics II or College Physics II since you want to be exposed to all of the concepts that you will be tested on.