Should I re-take these courses?

Pre-Med & Medical School Pre-Med Topics
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<p>My history: I went into college back in 2003 as a pre-med student. Took bio, calc, and chem 1...earned a C in bio and chem, but earned Bs in the labs, received a W my first semester in calc, but earned a B when I retook it the next semester (only W I ever received). Switched majors as a sophomore and earned my bachelor's in Food and Resource Economics with a 3.49 GPA, received cum laude honors at graduation. I have been working since graduation, but not enjoying my career and am hoping to change back to medicine. Looked into nursing school, but know I am smart enough to do well in medical school. I matured a lot throughout college and after, so I know my mistakes in my early years were from too much partying and not going to class.</p>

<p>Presently, I am registered for some classes at the local city college, I know what pre-reqs I don't have and need. My question is should I retake the bio and chem class I got a C in? Should I try to get a masters in something? I know I have a decent GPA already and expect to try hard and do well in the rest of the pre-reqs. Do I need to retake the bio and chem classes or just go on from here. I will also have access to take some of these pre-reqs at the local university...need some advice.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>If you are only applying to MD programs, I wouldn’t retake those classes. The grades would be averaged and not replaced. You’d be better off just continuing your pre-reqs and maybe take some extra upper division science classes.</p>

<p>If you are applying to DO programs as well, you should consider retaking those courses, as your grades will be replaced. </p>

<p>Additionally, take as many pre-reqs as you can at the local university.</p>

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<p>Thank you very much…I’ve decided to just retake the chem, since I need a good foundation for the MCAT and Ochem, but go on with Bio. I appreciate the advice! Unfortunately, I am in California now and getting into the university classes is next to impossible b/c of the budget crisis. I’ll be taking this semester’s classes at the city college and hopefully I can get in next semester at the university.</p>