Which classes help with the MCAT?

[LincolnTwins]

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Of course, this doesn't include the pre-reqs (For the sake of standardization biochem won't be counted as a pre-req since not EVERY school requires it... I think).

Anyways, which classes helped you with the MCAT?

So far, I've got biochem and microbiology.

 

[bostonpmed]

Genetics and Molecular Bio. ?

 

[RPedigo]

Genetics on the MCAT has to be straightforward enough that a general biology class would satisfy the requirement. Therefore, I think a formal genetics class is overkill. I think just taking the required classes and maybe biochemistry is all you need; spend that extra time reviewing MCAT materials instead of studying for a class that may or may not pertain to the test you're gonna take.

 

[87138]

I took a Physiology class and a Mammalian Anatomy class and they both came in handy I felt. But they were part of my major, not something I took specifically for the MCAT.

 

[PeepshowJohnny]

I'd say that a good basic physics class is extremely valuable.

 

[prospectivederm]

I am taking Mam. phys. and I have heard only great stuff about the information in the class being closely related to the MCAT. Also biochem and cell bio.

 

[Savannah]

Physiology is the #1 class that helped me ace the biology. Definitely take it if you can.

 

[Decicco]

I'm taking it in a few weeks, and I will definetly say that physiology would help. Genetics, biochem, etc is unnecessary.

 

[armybound]

big ol +1 to physiology

plus gen chem, o-chem, and physics.

 

[instigata]

ANY upper div bio course you take will help you with the biology section...no doubt about it. Personally, I took the MCAT when I only completed my lower division bio courses and did alright. After taking so many upper div bio courses (it's my major), I feel that I learned at a higher level, where I could analyze and interpret things rather than regurgitate them. If I was you, I would take as many upper division biology courses as possible before taking the MCAT. Each course you take will help you in different subject matter for the Biology section.

 

[premedmind]

What about "Animal Development"? Should I take genetics instead? I am going to be a sophomore.

 

[sendwich]

physio, genetics. helped me out a lot for the bio part.

 

[sendwich]

What about "Animal Development"? Should I take genetics instead? I am going to be a sophomore.

is that like embryology except in animals?

 

[instigata]

What about "Animal Development"? Should I take genetics instead? I am going to be a sophomore.

I would not take animal development over genetics for the MCAT. Animal dev. goes into a lot of junk that isn't even mentioned in MCAT review books. Genetics, on the other hand, is almost guarenteed to pop up on the MCAT.

 

[littlealex]

I took two years of physics and two years of non-organic chemistry and ended up with a great physical science grade.

 

[profdogg]

Generally speaking, Ive heard that the more chemistry classes you take, the better you do on the MCAT statistically. It makes sense to me because there are two chemistry courses tested ( Gchem and Ochem).

 

[UMP]

Genetics!!! Maybe Biochem... but Genetics helped me out tons!

 

[doctortobe2012]

i took: g. chem, orgo, physics, intro bio, physiology and got a 34. i've heard genetics helps, but i don't think it's necessary.

 

[[pj]]

I was taking biochem while studying for the MCATs. It wasn't that the material was necessarily new, but it helped because I was reviewing older material and also going more into depth with it.

For example: after learning meiosis/mitosis for the xth time, it's pretty well ingrained.

 

[toxicgate]

Personally, my mcat had a lot of questions dealing with Neuro related issues, such as questions about the ear, questions about synapses, neurons and neurotransmitters. I was a nuero major in college, and taking upper level neuro classes really helped. Biochem was also another big one that is always helpful for the mcats. I mean, they love questions about hemoglobin, titrations, amino acids, ect. Also biochem also goes into DNA replication and DNA tech. I don't think one really needs higher level genetics because juts about all the genetics will be based on medel's laws.