I'm in a bit of a dilemma for the upcoming semester. I need to take General Physics II, which is my last required pre-requisite class for medical school. Unfortunately, my college only offers University Physics w/ Calculus, so I cannot take it at my current institution. I checked at a local university nearby, but due to the classes I must take at my home institution for graduation (plus time constraints), I am unable to take it there as well. My GPA is on the lower end so I am applying to post-bacc programs for the Fall 2020 semester. All of them require me to have two semesters of physics. Our local CC is offering General Physics II online this semester.
After looking at the MSAR data, most of the schools I am interested in applying too do accept online coursework. However, the university that does the post-bacc program says it does not. A few other schools have no checkmark or "X" beside online coursework accepted, so I'm not sure how to judge those schools. I looked into admissions pages for those that did not specify if online work was accepted, but their policies just outlined the procedures for AP credit.
I could potentially try to take Physics II after I graduate in a summer term, but since the complete grade is needed before matriculation, I'm worried I'll cut it close with my application. They take students on a space availability deadline by the time my physics would be completed if I did the summer option.
Since I want to do post-bacc programs and I've completed the majority of my upper-level science coursework at a 4-year institution, would this be okay? I saw some older threads debating this topic, but I could really use the advice. There's a small chance I could make a section work at a local 4-year institution, but that would be extra commuting and I would most likely have to quit my clinical job and I need more clinical experience. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you in advance!
After looking at the MSAR data, most of the schools I am interested in applying too do accept online coursework. However, the university that does the post-bacc program says it does not. A few other schools have no checkmark or "X" beside online coursework accepted, so I'm not sure how to judge those schools. I looked into admissions pages for those that did not specify if online work was accepted, but their policies just outlined the procedures for AP credit.
I could potentially try to take Physics II after I graduate in a summer term, but since the complete grade is needed before matriculation, I'm worried I'll cut it close with my application. They take students on a space availability deadline by the time my physics would be completed if I did the summer option.
Since I want to do post-bacc programs and I've completed the majority of my upper-level science coursework at a 4-year institution, would this be okay? I saw some older threads debating this topic, but I could really use the advice. There's a small chance I could make a section work at a local 4-year institution, but that would be extra commuting and I would most likely have to quit my clinical job and I need more clinical experience. Any advice is appreciated. Thank you in advance!
