Psychobio Courses in BCPM

[TheBossDoctor]

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I know that there's threads about this, but I wanted to know about my particular case (and also see how AMCAS has been classifying Psych classes this year).

Basically, I've ironically done better in the traditional BCPM courses compared to many of my psych classes. There's 2 particular psych classes which I did not do so well in, and they're kind of bio related. Those two classes were mainly about behavior, but their title may be deceiving and make AMCAS think they're bio-heavy classes.

The titles of the two classes are:

1. Principles of Behavioral Neuroscience
2. Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory

I'm classifying it as non-BCPM on the AMCAS (putting it under "behavioral sciences") because I legitimately think it isn't BCPM due to it's focus on behavior. However, would AMCAS reclassify it to BCPM category?

 

[BecksTriad]

I know that there's threads about this, but I wanted to know about my particular case (and also see how AMCAS has been classifying Psych classes this year).

Basically, I've ironically done better in the traditional BCPM courses compared to many of my psych classes. There's 2 particular psych classes which I did not do so well in, and they're kind of bio related. Those two classes were mainly about behavior, but their title may be deceiving and make AMCAS think they're bio-heavy classes.

The titles of the two classes are:

1. Principles of Behavioral Neuroscience
2. Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory

I'm classifying it as non-BCPM on the AMCAS (putting it under "behavioral sciences") because I legitimately think it isn't BCPM due to it's focus on behavior. However, would AMCAS reclassify it to BCPM category?

they will classify it as a psych class most likely

 

[487806]

I know that there's threads about this, but I wanted to know about my particular case (and also see how AMCAS has been classifying Psych classes this year).

Basically, I've ironically done better in the traditional BCPM courses compared to many of my psych classes. There's 2 particular psych classes which I did not do so well in, and they're kind of bio related. Those two classes were mainly about behavior, but their title may be deceiving and make AMCAS think they're bio-heavy classes.

The titles of the two classes are:

1. Principles of Behavioral Neuroscience
2. Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory

I'm classifying it as non-BCPM on the AMCAS (putting it under "behavioral sciences") because I legitimately think it isn't BCPM due to it's focus on behavior. However, would AMCAS reclassify it to BCPM category?

As the course name suggests, these courses are behavioral science courses, so non-BCPM. I doubt AMCAS will reclassify them as BCPM.

 

[TexasSurgeon]

As the course name suggests, these courses are behavioral science courses, so non-BCPM. I doubt AMCAS will reclassify them as BCPM.

Actually, I have seen others on SDN make similar threads, and I believe if the course has reasonable BCPM stuff in it, you will get it counted as a BCPM course.

Just be read to have a copy of your transcript so submit to AMCAS.

 

[487806]

Actually, I have seen others on SDN make similar threads, and I believe if the course has reasonable BCPM stuff in it, you will get it counted as a BCPM course.

Just be read to have a copy of your transcript so submit to AMCAS.

Then i'm curious to know what behavioral science actually is.

 

[TexasSurgeon]

Then i'm curious to know what behavioral science actually is.

Yeah me too

 

[MadRadLad]

Then i'm curious to know what behavioral science actually is.

Behavioral Neuroscience is pretty science heavy. Generally you learn the anatomy/physiology of the brain and nervous system, and how there are correlates between different behaviors and changes in physiology.

 

[487806]

Behavioral Neuroscience is pretty science heavy. Generally you learn the anatomy/physiology of the brain and nervous system, and how there are correlates between different behaviors and changes in physiology.

Ok didn't know that. It's essentially an application of neuroscience. In that case, I would classify those courses as BCPM.

 

[Redpancreas]

I know that there's threads about this, but I wanted to know about my particular case (and also see how AMCAS has been classifying Psych classes this year).

Basically, I've ironically done better in the traditional BCPM courses compared to many of my psych classes. There's 2 particular psych classes which I did not do so well in, and they're kind of bio related. Those two classes were mainly about behavior, but their title may be deceiving and make AMCAS think they're bio-heavy classes.

The titles of the two classes are:

1. Principles of Behavioral Neuroscience
2. Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory

I'm classifying it as non-BCPM on the AMCAS (putting it under "behavioral sciences") because I legitimately think it isn't BCPM due to it's focus on behavior. However, would AMCAS reclassify it to BCPM category?

Idk man...you would think it would be Non-BPCM but recently AAMC added neuroscience to their BPCM list. However, I had a similar concern where I did not do as well in a course called Clinical Immunology and immunology was clearly BPCM. However, my residential college has a document online that tells me what classes at the university count for BPCM and all BLD (the class code) classes do not count as Biological Laboratory Diagnostic Science is regarded as health science more than clinical science.

Overall, to make your decision I suggest you:

1. Look at the class code. If its something like NSC (neuroscience) you're gonna have to put it in BPCM but if its like PSYCH (psychology) then put it under behavioral.

2. Think about the material you learnt. Did you learn physio/anatomy/ or biochem? If so consider putting it in BPCM.

3. Consult your pre new advisor or a document online. If they don't know someone's not doing their job right and you make the decision. AAMC might change it...

 

[OCDOCDOCD]

AAMC says to classify the courses according to their primary content. Psychology is an interesting department at most colleges since half the department tends to be social science and the other half natural science. As a neuro major, I had a lot of classes that were listed under the psych department but were really bio classes. For example, I had a psych class that was really an endocrinology class. I had another that was all about biological sexual development. Yet another was about psychopharmacology. What generally happens with these types of courses is that they would normally be offered through the bio department, but because they focus on the brain the psych department calls dibs instead. Even at colleges that have neuro departments, the psych department will still lay claim to any bio-oriented class that covers higher cognitive functions.

Behavioral neuroscience may have the word "behavioral" in it, but in those courses behavior is only discussed in the context of biology; ie, how does the structure and function of the brain produce behavior, and how does damage or manipulation of various molecules/genes/whatever alter behavior. They're definitely bio classes.

When I classified my courses, if it had "bio" or "neuro" anywhere in the name, I listed it as BCPM. We'll see if AAMC agrees once they verify my app.

 

[thealainwin]

UCLA, right? According to some graduates, Behavioral Neuroscience counts as a BCPM. If you take a look at the syllabus, the class focuses mostly on the biological aspect of neuroscience and how it translates to behavior. Even though it's listed as Psych, it will still count as BCPM if you request it. However, if you don't list it as BCPM, AAMC may not even change it and leave it as that because they see Psych in the title.

 

[music2doc]

they will classify it as a psych class most likely

As the course name suggests, these courses are behavioral science courses, so non-BCPM. I doubt AMCAS will reclassify them as BCPM.

If a course if >50% BCPM, it counts as a science. These statements above are incorrect. Technically, a biopsych, physiopsych, or neuropsych course is likely to be more science-based than many bio courses. BxSci courses are things like Learning, Personality, Gen Psych, etc.

 

[487806]

If a course if >50% BCPM, it counts as a science. These statements above are incorrect. Technically, a biopsych, physiopsych, or neuropsych course is likely to be more science-based than many bio courses. BxSci courses are things like Learning, Personality, Gen Psych, etc.

That's a pretty good rule of thumb. 👍

 

[joonage]

I think you could put it under BESS. I listed Neurobehavioral Lab (Psych) as BCPM. It didn't get changed. However, your verifier might let it pass as BESS. Behaviroal Neuroscience (Neurobio), Biopsych (Psych), and Neural Basis of Behavior (Psych) - I all listed as BCPM and it stayed that way. I decided not to do Drugs & Behavior (Psych) as I wanted that prof to be my non-science letter; however, I know another member who got that class verified as BCPM. It's just all in the verifier.