<p>I am a high school senior and am currently taking an honors physics course. I usually preform extremely well in the sciences (i.e. AP Bio, O-Chem, etc.) but I can't raise my grade in physics above a B. I was just wondering how heavily physics will weigh on my transcript when applying to med-school in the future. Do I have to worry about physics as an undergrad?</p>
<p>A year of Physics will virtually always be required as part of the Med school minimum requirements for application. It is also a significant part of one section of the MCAT.</p>
<p>Your college science GPA will include the grades of this Physics requirement. You do not have to take a high level of Physics, but it must be present. High school AP classes do not qualify for a waiver.</p>
<p>Even if you get a couple of Cs in the 2 Physics class (3 if you're college is quarters) it won't prevent you from getting into med school. Remember, the schools will be looking at the GPA for all your classes and your bio/chem/math/physics combined. So, if you get mostly As in the other ones you can still have a high GPA. </p>
<p>I would be more worried about the Physical Sciences section of the MCAT. Physics is a huge part of this section. If you are still struggling with the physics after taking the college series you will want to really study and maybe get a tutor or something to help you understand the concepts. You may do better in college, you never know, maybe your HS instructor is not so good?</p>
<p>Well my teacher is horrible. He is an ex-nuclear physicist for the navy, with no teaching degree. He's incredibly smart but cant teach. I just want to stay away from using that excuse for me struggling. Thanks for all the input.</p>