Science for non-science majors

[Antivirus]

Hello, quick question in regards to acceptable pre-reqs. I searched and couldnt find an answer, also checked individual med schools websites but
couldnt really get any information.

About two years ago before I even planned on going to med school, I took "Fundamentals of Physics 1 / 2" which was the non-science major physics class at
the school. "Gen Physics 1 / 2" was the science major one.

For example - Hofstra says "One year of college Physics". Touro NY says "Physics: At least eight semester hours including two semester hours of laboratory work.". Is it just a given that its supposed to be gen physics, would they even care / realize?

Should I go ahead and take Gen Physics 1 / 2? Been studying for the MCAT and it seems like its more conceptual physics anyway, and what isnt I've figured out myself. Though I know that means nothing for what I need for admissions. Every other pre-req I've taken has been the science major version.

I know I should probably email schools directly, but I figured I'd ask you guys first .

Thanks!

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[Goobs]

The for science one is usually the easier one. There shouldn't be any problems with you taking a harder physics class. I took the calculus based one for engineers and was never asked about it.


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[Long Way to Go]

Non-calculus based physics is fine for essentially all med schools (I think Harvard Med School's HST program and CCLCM are the only two exceptions). As long as your physics class had labs, you are fine.