Which course to take?

[DrOne]

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In the next couple of weeks I'll be reserving my space for the Fall semester courses and I was wondering which of the following courses would be more beneficial for med school.

Microbiology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Analythical Chemistry

I'll be taking Genetics and Inmunobiology as well, as part of my required courses for my degree, but need 8 credit hours in science elective courses. I added Analythical Chemistry, mainly because my research mentor is a chemist and has been telling me to take it for a while.

 

[Nymphicus]

Professor dependent, but probably Biochemistry > Molecular Biology = Micro >> other chemistry.

 

[Ismet]

In the next couple of weeks I'll be reserving my space for the Fall semester courses and I was wondering which of the following courses would be more beneficial for med school.

Microbiology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Analythical Chemistry

I'll be taking Genetics and Inmunobiology as well, as part of my required courses for my degree, but need 8 credit hours in science elective courses. I added Analythical Chemistry, mainly because my research mentor is a chemist and has been telling me to take it for a while.

Analytical Chemistry won't do anything for med school, and med school courses are such a different animal than their undergrad counterparts that taking the class in undergrad isn't a huge benefit. That said, I'd say biochem or microbio. Those are the two toughest courses (in my opinion) in M1, at least at my school. However, I took biochem in undergrad and med school biochem still almost killed me.

I would suggest a neuro course if offered and if you're interested (don't take it if it might drop your GPA). So far our neuro block has been an extremely fast review of my neuro courses in undergrad, but it's pretty dense for someone who has never had neuro before.

 

[physicsnerd42]

Frankly, take whatever you're interested in. Medical school will teach you all the medical science you need to know. Enjoy what's left of the academic freedom of undergrad.

 

[pathologyDO]

Professor dependent, but probably Biochemistry > Molecular Biology = Micro >> other chemistry.

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[Lys Ile Glu Leu]

I'd go Biochem if for no other reason than because it's a prereq at some schools. I kinda agree with the above post overall.

 

[gunner1]

Biochemistry. SOME not all require biochemistry as a prerequisite course before enrolling into medical school. Also it would give you a good background for your MCAT preparation

 

[occams_razor]

definitely take biochem as more and more schools are requiring it

 

[IniestaDeMiVida]

Take biochem for prereq purposes. But I found micro to be super interesting and helpful on my MCAT. Both are good courses that you can't go wrong with. Analytical chemistry won't be helpful for your future, for the most part, but if you really like chemistry there's no reason not to take it. But I vote micro because I loved it.