what exactly is a "science gpa"

[v-lander]

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I've always wondered what is meant when schools ask about an applicant's science gpa. Are they asking for the gpa of all science classes you've had (whether or not they are science classes applied toward a particular school's pre-reqs)?

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Are they referring to your gpa in the pre-req classes they are looking for (which happen to consist mostly of science classes)? The latter makes more sense to me but I'd like to know for sure.

Geology, for example, is a science class but I don't know how relevant that subject would be in preparation for medical school. Please respond if anyone has feedback (I'm trying to weed through my transcripts to see what classes would be figured into my "science gpa", to see if I have a chance!)😕

Thanks

 

[PublicHealth]

The latter. Check with AAMCAS and AACOMAS for specifics regarding which courses are considered "science" courses.

 

[DORoe]

I agree with PublicHealth that you will have to check with them on that, but as far as i know science classes include classes taken in many different areas i would almost guarentee that geology is in included in it. i know physics, math, bio, chem, and im pretty sure the social sciences such as psychology are included as well.

 

[DD214_DOC]

biology, physics, and chemistry. Math is not included in the AACOMAS science GPA.

 

[texdrake]

Science GPA is the average GPA from any class with a core science basis:

Any Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math, kiensiology w/a physics base (like biomechanics), psychology, as well as any course in the science department that uses a lot of basic science ideas (Geology, astronomy, botany, ecology etc...)

AACOMAS doesn't count math but the other service and the texas application does. I think they accept psychology as well but not most of the other social sciences.