Hello,everyone. Here is my situation and I have some questions that need your help. Thanks very much in advance:
I finished my B.S. degree in biological sciences in a national accredited foreign college. During college, I have completed all the courses required by the medical school application in US including biochemistry, chemistry, physics, math, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, animal physiology etc. and also lab researches. My GPA was 3.7.
Then I came to US and obtained my PhD degree in biomedical sciences during which the first two years of courses included graduate leveled biochemistry, cell biology and integrative physiology, molecular biology, molecular genetics, microbiology, virology, immunology. My GPA was 3.8.
So my question is do I still need to take pre-requisite courses before applying?
Also, if I can apply, how am I suppose to request the official transcripts from my foreign college to send them directly to AMCAS? That will be a huge hassle since I am in US right now. I read the Q&A on AMCAS website. It says foreign transcripts are not required, but the applicants have to request for transcript exception. How does it work? Is there an option that I can select while filling out application online or I have to contact them personally to request for this exception?
Sorry for such a long post. Any of your input will be appreciated!!!
I finished my B.S. degree in biological sciences in a national accredited foreign college. During college, I have completed all the courses required by the medical school application in US including biochemistry, chemistry, physics, math, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, animal physiology etc. and also lab researches. My GPA was 3.7.
Then I came to US and obtained my PhD degree in biomedical sciences during which the first two years of courses included graduate leveled biochemistry, cell biology and integrative physiology, molecular biology, molecular genetics, microbiology, virology, immunology. My GPA was 3.8.
So my question is do I still need to take pre-requisite courses before applying?
Also, if I can apply, how am I suppose to request the official transcripts from my foreign college to send them directly to AMCAS? That will be a huge hassle since I am in US right now. I read the Q&A on AMCAS website. It says foreign transcripts are not required, but the applicants have to request for transcript exception. How does it work? Is there an option that I can select while filling out application online or I have to contact them personally to request for this exception?
Sorry for such a long post. Any of your input will be appreciated!!!
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