<p>I know NYU's calling cards to fame include the arts and stern, but what about the sciences? I was wondering if many aspiring doctors attend NYU. Are many pleased with the classes and requirements for medical school at NYU? I just didn't know if it was more difficult due to the large setting of the school. If anybody could comment it would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>It’s true Stern/Tisch are famous, but NYU isn’t just about the Arts/Business. Our applied Math program is one of the best in the country, our Science depts are fairly strong (except Physics). The majority of American preMeds don’t make it to Med school, since acceptance rate are around 3-5%. Most freshmen preMeds get weeded out by difficult classes, or their GPA’s aren’t high enough, or their MCAT is too low, or they simply don’t get accepted anywhere or lose interest. But at NYU, they do a great job of preparing us for both admissions and the upcoming rigor of Med school or Grad school in the sciences. If you go to the NYU preHealth office (Silver 9th floor) there are special advisors to help you out with this stuff.</p>
<p>Yes, the classes are difficult - they are supposed to be difficult. Yes, we do want to weed out those who aren’t smart enough, because preMed classes are very easy in comparison to the hard classes in Med or Grad school. Many people get A’s in HS science because it’s easy, come to college, and can’t handle the work. </p>
<p>If you’re a science major (Bio, Chem, Physics, Biochem, Neuro) then the preMed classes will be relatively easy compared to the more advanced classes in your major, since they are just general classes where they teach you the basics. If you’re a non-science premed, you might find these classes harder because they’re the only science classes you’ll have to take and you have nothing to compare it to. Most liberal arts premeds are talented in the sciences but have chosen to study something else to broaden their horizons or have a backup career. It’s perfectly normal to study Liberal Arts and go to Med school - they want diversity. </p>
<p>If you’re struggling with Chem/Bio freshmen year, don’t panic. Get extra help from TA’s, go to office hours, visit the preHealth office, work harder. But after a while, if you’re seriously struggling with basic science classes, becoming a physician/scientist is not going to work out because preMed classes are easy compared to getting an MD or PhD or even a Bachelor’s in science. The required classes are: 1 year Bio, 1 year Gen Chem, 1 year Organic Chem, 1 year Physics, 1 year English/Writing, 1-2 semesters of Calc. All the science classes have lectures, labs, and recitations. </p>
<p>Also, you might wanna check out this thread for detailed info about freshmen year: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/new-york-university/717704-my-1st-year-pre-med-nyu-detailed-information-prospective-pre-meds.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/new-york-university/717704-my-1st-year-pre-med-nyu-detailed-information-prospective-pre-meds.html</a></p>
<p>if you’re comfortable financially, then you can consider NYU. </p>
<p>however, if you have to take significant loans to come to NYU, it’s probably not the best choice. considering how much debt you’ll incur in medical school and how LONG it’ll take before you can start paying that back, i would reassess your finances if you’re considering pre-med at NYU.</p>
<p>my dad actually had to declare bankruptcy after medical school because he couldn’t pay the loans at all. but now he’s a high paying NYC doctor, heh.</p>
<p>Wow! Y’all practically read my mind in every aspect! Lol I actually am considering being a non-science major. I have considered anthropology and history. Is it safe to assume that these are well regarded majors within CAS? Btw I have my fingers crossed for some scholarship money. Let’s pray a 33 and a 4.0 will do the trick! Haha</p>
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<p>I can’t speak for others, but NYU’s not a bad place to do pre-med. I’m not sure if the advising is the best in the country, but overall, it’s certainly not shabby.</p>
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<p>Um, LOL. Yes, there are quite a few well-regarded majors within CAS.</p>
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<p>Quite possible. NYU is very fickle in who it gives money to. I got a significant scholarship (it was the only reason I could afford to attend) and frankly, I’m not sure if I was the most deserving person.</p>
<p>I’ve posted a few things about being pre-med at NYU - I’m now a third-year medical student. Do you have any specific questions?</p>
<p>Is it true an average pre-med student at NYU has approximately 8 hours more class with (with labs) compared to the average student?</p>
<p>@Macaulay: Not sure exactly how many hours of class extra we have, but the General Chemistry lab i’m taking this semester is 4 hours long. So yeah, that’s 4 extra hours every week, but I’m not sure about other classes (i’m still a freshman). Hope I helped :D</p>