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Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone has taken summer Biochemistry, and their thoughts on it as far as difficulty and time required. Would you think it is reasonable to take the course and work full time? It is at night which is good. I have Orgo and Biochem as the last pre-reqs I need to complete. I'm thinking it might be nice to avoid Orgo and Biochem at the same time next year if possible, since by all accounts Orgo seems like a beast. Also, could anyone recommend an upper level science class they have taken that would be manageable to take along with Orgo in the fall? I'm choosing between Anatomy, Histology & Microbiology. I don't want to jeopardize Orgo success but would love to take more than one class for the year while continuing working.
Here's my recommendation.
I took summer biochem and molecular biology last year. I was also working 30+ hours a week, volunteering, shadowing and biking 180-200 miles in the mornings. This schedule was completely manageable. A caveat: my molecular biology is extremely strong, so I found the class rather easy. Biochemistry is challenging, but nothing you won't be able to handle.
This past year I've been enrolled in orgo and A&P, in addition to TFing, volunteering, MCAT studying and working. While I'm busy and my social life has suffered, this schedule is also completely manageable. Anatomy doesn't demand anywhere near the time requirement that orgo does, and it's EXTREMELY high yield for the MCAT. Out of the choices you listed, anatomy is the best one to take, especially if you're taking the MCATs. It's too high-yield to pass up.
Let me know if you have any other questions.