Physiology

[zmjohnston]

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While I realize that physiology will definitely be a useful class to have under my belt prior to medical school, is it absolutely necessary to take? In other words, will admissions see not taking it as a red flag or frown upon it in any way?

 

[gravitywave]

no. there are no "hidden" course requirements. if they don't say outright that they want it, then it's okay not to.

 

[halethsonofhama]

I've even heard that some schools prefer student to not have taken overlapping coursework. Not sure why this would be (maybe they are afraid they will be too set n their ways?)

 

[aSagacious]

I've even heard that some schools prefer student to not have taken overlapping coursework. Not sure why this would be (maybe they are afraid they will be too set n their ways?)

??? From whom?

 

[Monocles]

Nope. Your basics are general bio, general chem, organic chem, and general physics. Anything else is for specific programs only (ex: Harvard's HST requires Calc 3).