Where should I begin? Math or Science prereqs?

[kgard7777]

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I would like to start on my prereqs for Pharmacy but I think it would be wise to do all of my math first and then do the science classes required. Considering most of the science classes require algebra and above in order to enroll in them... What do you guys suggest?

 

[Sparda29]

No, start with the science courses. You want to be ahead of time when you're fighting against Organic Chem.

If you've taken math in high school, that is enough to get you through general chemistry. If you took calculus in high school, that should get you through physics.

Biology is just memorization so try to knock it out of the way.

 

[medicalCPA]

I would like to start on my prereqs for Pharmacy but I think it would be wise to do all of my math first and then do the science classes required. Considering most of the science classes require algebra and above in order to enroll in them... What do you guys suggest?

This kind of question should be asked of your pre-pharm advisor, if your school has one.

 

[CrazyFox]

This kind of question should be asked of your pre-pharm advisor, if your school has one.

I would say go with science first. What if school has crappy advisers? Mine does, and honestly I found out more through this website than speaking to advisers.

 

[Farmercyst]

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I would say go with science first. What if school has crappy advisers? Mine does, and honestly I found out more through this website than speaking to advisers.

Experience tells me you can get crap advice from here just as well as any advisor, but for the most part, I'd go with the people who've been through it than someone who hasn't and isn't likely to attempt it either.

As for me I'd start on sciences mainly because the lab components are time consuming if nothing else. It does kind of depend on what comes easy to you. If science seems easier, definitely start with them and knock'em out. If math is easier, one of each every semester. The last thing you want is to take 2 or 3 science classes in the same semester because you've done all the other prereqs. The lab time and lab reports invariably decrease the amount of time you have to study.

 

[inquirer89]

But schools also like seeing that you can handle the rigor of a "full" schedule. It's not a requirement, but a admissions adviser once told me that having 3 science and math courses (incl. any labs) in one semester and doing well in them will look great on applications.

 

[Pharm2Bee]

You're looking at two years of prereqs so you will have to take math and science at the same time. I wouldn't recommend more than one of each a semester. While it does look good if you can pass 3 science classes at once, it looks worse if you get C's in them. A semester of all A's in a math, science and two other classes looks better than 2 C's and a B in three sciences.

Slow and steady is the key. You need good grades to be considered.

 

[Asrai]

Why can't you just take math and science courses at the same time? Everything is essentially a sequence course, and will thus take a year to complete. I know I wouldn't want to get stuck taking bio, chem, o chem, and physics all at the same time....I think my brain may have exploded. Plus, they are time consuming. I don't think you would have any time to do anything else because you would either be in class, in lab, studying or sleeping.

You can take bio and chem along with your math classes your first semester (this is what almost everyone I went to school with did). The don't require much math beyond basic algebra, and you should have had at least that in high school. Plus, it gives you a basic set up for future courses (first and second semester will be the same sequence courses, third and fourth semester will be similar but with more advanced classes). Don't forget about your electives too...but at least those classes can be put in anywhere. But don't forget about them and then have to cram them all into a semester.