<p>Hello. I am an undergraduate who plans on applying to medical school. I have been researching prerequisites at different schools. A lot of them say "one year" of certain classes. For example, a common one I am seeing is "one year of biology." </p>
<p>Does this mean I must cumulatively take one year of bio, meaning two semesters? If so, does it matter which order I complete the classes (i.e. bio 101 freshman year second semester, and a more advanced bio class sophomore second semester? Or do they need to be taken consecutively?</p>
<p>I really could use some help. I am about to start my freshman year, so I am really confused as to how everything works. </p>
<p>Yes. One year = two semesters. One year = three quarters, in case anyone else was wondering.</p>
<p>
</p>
<p>As far as medical schools are concerned, you can take the pre-reqs in any order you like. However, practically speaking, many pre-med students end up taking the pre-reqs in a fairly similar order because of requirements imposed by their colleges. For example, at many schools general chemistry is a pre-requisite for organic chemistry - therefore, pre-meds often take general chemistry before organic.</p>
<p>Just to confirm the previous post, one year means two semesters and you may take your requirements in any order. You can apply without completing all your requirements but I do suggest completing them before you apply.</p>