OChem II Requirement?

[OneDayDoctor]

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Hi All,

Been a while since I posted here, but I have a question as I am getting ready to register for next semester. I currently am in a program where I can get both my bachelor's and master's in 5 years, and I start my graduate coursework next semester. That being said, it seems like I won't be able to fit OChem II into my schedule. I have done a lot of research, and came up with a list of about 30 schools (both MD and DO) that accept just one semester of OChem and a biochem course. If I choose to forgo Ochem II (and study that material for the MCAT on my own), will those schools still take a look at me? Or do you think OChem II is expected, even though it isn't explicitly stated? Thanks so much for your help!

 

[rhesuspieces]

OChem II isn't entirely necessary for the MCAT, actually. As long as you understand SN1/2, E1/2, acid/base chemistry, etc you should be fine for what little ochem there is on the MCAT. Also, if a school says you only need one semester of OChem, it means exactly that.

That being said, I wouldn't limit yourself on the medical schools you can apply to just because you didn't take OChem II. You'll regret that.

 

[Mazdave]

At some places, Orgo II is a prereq for biochem, so make sure that your school will let you take the biochem that you'll need in order to fulfill med school prereqs.

 

[Isoprop]

Hi All,

Been a while since I posted here, but I have a question as I am getting ready to register for next semester. I currently am in a program where I can get both my bachelor's and master's in 5 years, and I start my graduate coursework next semester. That being said, it seems like I won't be able to fit OChem II into my schedule. I have done a lot of research, and came up with a list of about 30 schools (both MD and DO) that accept just one semester of OChem and a biochem course. If I choose to forgo Ochem II (and study that material for the MCAT on my own), will those schools still take a look at me? Or do you think OChem II is expected, even though it isn't explicitly stated? Thanks so much for your help!

Take it at a community college. If they bring it up, tell them that schedule conflicts. Then point to your awesome MCAT score and grades to alleviate any doubt that you were trying to take the "easy way out."