Nontraditional Student Advice

[Luke700]

I'm 24 will graduate next week with my degree in political science. The 3 main courses is Biology, chemistry and physics. What order should I tackle these course in the next year? I regret not deciding on my path early on in life but here we are. Thanks in advance.

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[Equality]

Consider taking them all simultaneously over two semesters. That way you can finish with some retained knowledge and integration of the subjects, have useful knowledge for the MCAT, and die a little less during first year of med school.

 

[theITcrowd]

You might also need organic chemistry, in which case you should plan on a 2 year sequence, such as gen chem and physics year 1 then organic chemistry and bio year 2

 

[citrouille_pie]

Medical schools generally require two semesters of chemistry (with lab), two semesters of physics (with lab), two semesters of organic chemistry, and two semesters of biology (with lab). Make sure you've got your bases covered. I'd recommend starting with one or two at a time until you're more comfortable with science classes. Good luck!

 

[twospadz]

I remember I tried all three at one time. That was a bad idea. I would hold off honestly. Your entering from a non-science background. The difficulty will be much grader and also the amount of work. I would take biology and Chemistry together and save organic chem and physics for next year. You don't want to destroy your gpa and get withdraws on your transcript.

 

[InferiorToSuperior]

Medical student here. I would suggest taking bio and chem or physics at the same time. Having two math heavy courses was something I always avoided in order to stay excited about each one haha

I'm 24 will graduate next week with my degree in political science. The 3 main courses is Biology, chemistry and physics. What order should I tackle these course in the next year? I regret not deciding on my path early on in life but here we are. Thanks in advance.