I should be taking the mcat next spring I will be a junior next year, so far 3.62 cum Iam a non-traditional student The question is should I take physics with biochem next semester. I've heard that adcoms want students to have classes in biochem and genetics.....will this be too much in one semester, especially because I am trying to get my gpa up. THANKS IN ADVANCE!
I guess it depends on what else you'd be taking. Biochem is pretty rough, and it's not required by 99% of med schools, although I hear that a good number look very favorably upon it. It'd definitely doable, as long as you're okay with putting in the time required to do well in them. It's important not only to take these course, but also to DO WELL in them, which is quite another challenge.
Yeah, Biochem is pretty rough, but I did it, primarily becuase I was able to sleepwalk through physics (it was non-calc-based and I like physics). If you don't think you can handle it, though, don't do it. Don't risk a low grade to finish up sooner. Good Luck!
What else are you doing? are you working full time? I am also non-trad (but this is my first ever degree) and I will be taking genetics, biochem, cell/molec and an english class but I do not work full time. Although taking care of my family sure feels like it <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" /> . If that is all you are doing it seems totally doable to me. It also depends on how many hours you are accustomed to taking per semester, I usually take at least 18 hours per semester so taking those two would be easy for my schedule. Everyone is different on how they perform so do what you *think* will be effective for you. Just make sure you get A's.
