*Importance of "Other" Science Classes

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>I know that you need to take bio, chem, ochem, physics, math, and writing before applying to medical schools. However, I do not know what other science classes (like biochem) to take and when. Do medical schools care if you take these other classes after applying? I plan on taking biochem and molecular biology junior year and taking genetics and cell bio senior year.</p>

<p>But recently, on the student doctor network, someone advised me that physiology is important for the MCAT. However, I plan to study for the MCAT during the summer of my sophomore year then take it right after, and I am going to be a sophomore this fall. In short, I don't have time to take physiology.</p>

<p>Here are the main questions: is it worth the risk of a lower GPA or burining out to try to squeeze physiology into my schedule? Does it matter in the eyes of the admissions if I take these "other" recommended science courses during my senior year after I apply?</p>

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<p>If there's one non-prereq class to take for the bio section of the MCAT, it would be physiology. That said, it's not critical to success on the MCAT and you definitely should not take it just for the MCAT. That would be an incredible waste of time.</p>

<p>As for the other recommended courses, take them before application or matriculation. Whatever. Adcoms don't care.</p>