<p>Hey Im wondering how tough the biology major is at Stony Brook. Please anyone give me their experiences like how difficult classes are and etc. Also is biochemistry even harder or they about the same. I want get into dental school so I want complete either major in 3 years so please tell how hard it is pleaseeee. THANKS!</p>
<p>I graduated Biochemistry from Stony Brook.</p>
<p>The Biochemistry major will be more difficult than a Biology major due to the coursework. Biochemistry majors need to take CHE 326 (as opposed to 322 which the majority take), in addition to numerous other classes like biochemistry and physical chemistry. In comparing coursework, you will find the Biochemistry program is the general Biology track plus other specialized courses (this is why they forbid double majoring in biology and biochemistry, as every biochemistry student would automatically have this).</p>
<p>I don’t know many individuals who have completed the Biochemistry coursework in three years, even with summer and winter classes. If your final goal is Dental School, I suggest choosing Biology and achieving high marks in your classes.</p>
<p>thanks for ur input djstony!</p>
<p>No problem. Let me know if you have any other questions.</p>
<p>Do you think I have a chance with a gpa of 3.63 weighted prob like 3.3ish unweighted
An SAT score of 1790 650 M and 540 CR
ACT-composite 26
Do a lot of volunteering like library, hospital, church
I also am currently shadowing a dentist
Also I have 8 college credits for taking college spanish thru SUNY ALBANY</p>
<p>Im gonna try to raise my sat grade by taking the oct sat and act in sept
Please chance me</p>
<p>Based on these stats what other good (meaning good science department) NY, PA, NJ, MD, MA schools would take these stats</p>
<p>THANKS</p>
<p>I think you will be competitive. Just formulate an excellent statement and make sure you list all of your achievements and activities on a resume or similar document. That will set you apart from other applicants with your academic profile.</p>
<p>You can also try applying to some private universities like Boston. It’s important to keep a broad spectrum in your schools. For example, I applied to a few top ranked schools (Cornell etc.), and a few lower end schools. In the end, it came down to Stony Brook and Boston U and I decided to attend Stony Brook because of the financial cost and academics.</p>
<p>You cannot go wrong attending Stony Brook if you want to pursue a biomedical science and ultimately medicine.</p>