taking stats/analysis courses

[darkeon]

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A question for the kind audience here:
I've been doing a gpa repair post-bacc for a while now. Science GPA was low at the start but now at the very least right above a 3.0 since it's saturated with so many credits. I think I have a respectable post-bacc sci gpa at this point. the school near me offers stats electives (they have a stats major program) and so the subjects seem interesting to me especially as I work in research (entry-level). I know math isn't counted for DO calculations but is so for MD. Obviously, DO is the likely scenario for me given my stats (no MCAT yet fyi) so would I be wasting time and money doing stats courses or are they better spent on BCP classes. Thank you!

 

[paradoxic_toxic]

Even though math isn't considered "science" by DO schools, they still highly recommend that you take at least an intro-level stats course. I'd say take it because the skills you learn in stats class are invaluable. Analyzing and interpreting research results are a huge part of a med school curriculum. It'll help you in your current field and you said the classes seem interesting, so it's a win-win-win situation.

 

[darkeon]

Even though math isn't considered "science" by DO schools, they still highly recommend that you take at least an intro-level stats course. I'd say take it because the skills you learn in stats class are invaluable. Analyzing and interpreting research results are a huge part of a med school curriculum. It'll help you in your current field and you said the classes seem interesting, so it's a win-win-win situation.

Thanks for your input. Granted, I do have an intro stats from way back in undergrad. These are more advanced courses but yes, the interest is stronger there as I feel like I've had enough of main science courses.