Science GPA

[Righty123]

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Hey can someone fill me in on how AMCAS calculates one's science gpa? Do they only include BCMP classes or do they also include social sciences course, etc? I just want to know so that I know what classes I should be taking this semester. Thanks in advance!

 

[otemd]

They only include math, chem, physics, biology, and some engineering classes. Social sciences are not included.

 

[nimotsu]

Hey can someone fill me in on how AMCAS calculates one's science gpa? Do they only include BCMP classes or do they also include social sciences course, etc? I just want to know so that I know what classes I should be taking this semester. Thanks in advance!

Pretty sure it is only biology, chemistry, and mathematics.. don't think social sciences count.

Edit: the p is for physics.. that too!

 

[Righty123]

what about computer science courses?

 

[Ema]

I heard somewhere that they do not include comp.science but I am not sure, anybody else?

Also, does anybody know about hearing science (I doubt that this one is calculated),cell biology,and chem safety and regul.classes?What about speech and hearing classes in general, r they considered as science ?

 

[nimotsu]

what about computer science courses?

http://www.aamc.org/students/amcas/2006instructionbook.pdf

I think according to p. 77 of the official book... maybe not.

According to:

http://www.aas.duke.edu/trinity/prehealth/app/records2006.html

"Until recently, AMCAS only provided for assignment of courses to B, C, P, M, or A categories. They have added other categories such as psychology, computer science, and engineering. However, you are still free to classify those courses (e.g., psychology, computer science, engineering) into the B, C, P, M categories if you feel they were primarily biology, chemistry, physics, or math. It is the B, C, P, and M courses that will be used to calculate your BCPM (or “science”) GPA for the AMCAS application. We do not maintain a list of courses and their appropriate designations. You will have to make these decisions on your own based on the content of the course."

So it is possible, but I don't think this is clear cut. It looks like some could be if heavily math, others may be not.

Best solution is to call AMCAS or talk to your pre-med advisor.

 

[nimotsu]

what about molecular biology, biochemistry, hearing science( this one is not probably calculated),cell biology,and some other up div.chem classes?

Yes, these courses are covered by the B and C sectors except for hearing science. I'm not sure about that... contact AMCAS or your premedical advisor concerning that one.