Which of these classes are the most important to take?

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philliphaha


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Hey guys,

I just graduated with a B.S. in Biochemistry. I'm applying for the upcoming 2014-2015 cycle, but in the meantime, I'll be taking some summer classes at UCR. I'm still deciding on what classes I should take though.

Class list:
Fundamentals of Cell Bio
Human Neuroanatomy
Systems Neuroscience
Molecular Biology
Human Embryology
Stem Cell Biology

Can you guys rank these by which are the most useful in Dental school and/or which classes Dental schools would like to see you take?

Thanks!
 

jeffity

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Neuro stands out as something sucky in my past. Do you really need to be taking these classes?
 

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I'll like to hear what D1 and D2 have to say about the classes. From what I have heard, human neuroanatomy>>>molecular biology. I'll take those two courses if given an opportunity.
 

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That's what I'm saying. Neuro.
 
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I don't have to take them, but the admissions people I was talking to have been telling me to take as many upper-division biology classes as possible.
 

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Personally, I would say human neuroanatomy should be at the top of your list, followed by stem cell biology. Since you already graduated with a B.S., you've already taken the basic biology courses, so I wouldn't think anything like fundamentals of cell bio or molecular bio would be of any help. Systems neuroscience sounds like it may also be a good class to take. Really though, you should take a good and close look at the class descriptions and see what topics are covered- I've been surprised by more than one class because of that. Good luck!
 
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