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[12345a]

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Hi guys,

I'm a non science major (psychology) and I have 3 quick questions:

1) Is taking non calc based physics be frowned upon?

2) Do most non science majors take more than 1/2 upper division science classes that arn't pre reqs?

3) If not, are non science majors at more of a disadvantage when applying?

 

[TooMuchResearch]

Hi guys,

I'm a non science major (psychology) and I have 3 quick questions:

1) Is taking non calc based physics be frowned upon?

2) Do most non science majors take more than 1/2 upper division science classes that arn't pre reqs?

3) If not, are non science majors at more of a disadvantage when applying?

A few (or maybe just one?) school specifies that if the applicant's institution offers more than one physics option, the most difficult (as in calculus-based over algebra-based) course should be taken. I don't think most schools care, but, of course, that's only my opinion.

Are you asking if non-science majors usually take more than one or two upper division, non-prereq science courses?

 

[146233]

1. No.
2. Probably not, but it depends on the person; maybe they're really interested in science.
3. No.

Non-science majors, GPA/BCPM GPA being equal, are sometimes even at a slight advantage, in that they are "something different" than the boxed-lunch type Biology majors. (Not that there's anything wrong with Biology, relax.)

 

[NiCad089]

Hi guys,

I'm a non science major (psychology) and I have 3 quick questions:

1) Is taking non calc based physics be frowned upon? No

2) Do most non science majors take more than 1/2 upper division science classes that arn't pre reqs? Not sure. But I think some schools recommend 1 or 2 upper level science classes for all applicants.

3) If not, are non science majors at more of a disadvantage when applying?
Your major doesn't really matter.

See above

 

[12345a]

cool thanks!