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[atria78]

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For the most part, the pre-req to med school is a undegraduate degree (BS).

Could this BS be gotten from a school like Devry or University of Phoenix (or other schools - trade schools?) to satisfy this requirement?

These schools usually only have degrees in the computer field. Ofcourse, the science requirements would have to be gotten from another "real" school.

 

[YzIa]

For the most part, the pre-req to med school is a undegraduate degree (BS).

Could this BS be gotten from a school like Devry or University of Phoenix (or other schools - trade schools?) to satisfy this requirement?

These schools usually only have degrees in the computer field. Ofcourse, the science requirements would have to be gotten from another "real" school.

I say this with no certainty whatsoever, but while I am sure it is technically ok, I feel that it would be strongly looked down upon.

This can be seen in your own post when referring to other schools as "real".

 

[atria78]

Thats my initial view as well but am wondering if someone has read anywhere if the pre-req's actually suggest specific accredited school(s).

From what I've looked into, a lot of these schools also do require one get a AA/AS (which require GEs etc.) to get into them to begin with. Plus, I looked through the curriculum for the computer science degrees and they are fairly intune with a local CSU I've checked with.

Just to define "real" schools, I am referring to public schools like the UC/CSU; ofcourse u knew that.



Basically, the boat I am in is, I want to consider med school but I work full time so I don't yet want to quit my job. I am pretty close to being done with my first 2 years of school at a jr college. I am still debating about going onto a 4 yr college.

Thanks...

 

[EvoDevo]

Call the med schools that you're interested in and get the answer straight from the horse's mouth.

Good luck.

 

[atria78]

Quick question ... What exact does "trade school" mean?
I am assuming thats what these schools are called. Is that so?

I will give a few schools here to see what they say...

 

[YzIa]

Typically a trade school is somewhere you learn a "trade" haha.
Its not a bachelor's degree, I think it either an associate degree or a mentorship. I would honestly suggest a traditional university if you are serious about medical school. It is just one of the many sacrifices you will have to make along the way.

 

[Code Brown]

Basically, the boat I am in is, I want to consider med school but I work full time so I don't yet want to quit my job. I am pretty close to being done with my first 2 years of school at a jr college. I am still debating about going onto a 4 yr college.

Thanks...

Since you still need to finish your degree, I would steer clear of any UoP/National University/DeVry type schools because med schools will most likely look down on you. They may make an exception if you already had a degree from there and then decided that you wanted to go to med school (ie. change of career) and went back to jc to get your pre-reqs. Most medical schools actually require at least 2 years of attendance at a 4-year accredited university such as a CSU/UC school.

 

[VFrank]

I think it depends on the school you want to go to. When I had my informal Q and A session with the Dean of Northwestern and I asked her what kinds of students the university looks for, she basically said they DO NOT accept students from Community College or Junior College.