<p>Is calculus based physics really required for med schools? And would you be wise to take it anyway for the MCAT?</p>
<p>No, it's not required. There is no calc-based physics on the MCAT.</p>
<p>the non-calc based physics at a lot of schools exist almost soley for the premeds, as most schools require students to take calc-based physics if their degree is going to be in anything at all physics-related. So, no, calc-based physics is by no means required</p>
<p>isn't non calc based physics just physics with out proofs or generalizations?</p>
<p>in my experience, calc based physics consisted of just writing out the differential or integral form of an equation before they gave u the general solution which you would use to solve problems. Very basically speaking its the difference between being taught that velocity is dx/dt (the derivative of position) and acceleration is dv/dt....and more complicated examples of course. As for proofs, there arent very many, and if there are, you arent required to do them on an exam....and generalizations will exist in any intro physics course.</p>
<p>Calc based physics is totally not required for premed and in some schools it is ill-advised to take it since you might be competing with alot of engineers who know what they'r doing. Also, it wont help you on the MCATs, the physics is really basic.</p>