<p>what is the standard schedule that most premedical students have?
i registered for chem 141 and chem lab, physics201 and physics lab, and bio 203 lab, and calc, and a usem
some people said that having 3 science labs in 1st sem was too much?- so do many ppl take physics in 2nd year?</p>
<p>Like I said many times before, check with the prehealth advisors at University Career Services before you finalize your schedule. They know a lot more than the people on this board.</p>
<p>Many Pre-Med students take Physics third year, or the group of Pre-Meds I know are a year behind.</p>
<p>the reason why i am asking this is because when i called prehealth@UCS, they weren't entirely pleased that i called. they said that well it really depends and they can't really advice regarding this, and you can do it anyway u want it. (.....and then i thought that if they don't advise abt this, then what's the point of UCA prehealth advising ??)</p>
<p>Taking 3 science classes and labs in a semester, especially the first semester, is too much. However, you can still take this schedule if you are willing to put all your time and efforts into those classes. Otherwise, you can take 2 (or even one!) science classes in your first year and then take summer classes. </p>
<p>Btw, UCS prehealth advising is really terrible.</p>
<p>I argee with hairypotty. Too many science classes in the first semester. Back in the day, my freshman year, took chemisty, with lab, and biology, with lab, first semester. Also calculas, English and one more class that escapes memory. Kicked my butt. Truly difficult to get aclimated when all time is spent in the library or lab rooms. You have eight semesters. (most likely) Why not spread out the courseload? Many, many persons applying to med school do not even have a degree in a science field.</p>
<p>Also what bio class do premeds usually take? Do they take Human Anatomy or Bio 300 or something else? </p>
<p>Actually if you get AP Credit for all your science classes what classes do people usually take?</p>
<p>I am no premed, but these guys are probably right about spreading yourself out. FWIW, I dont know how it is at UVa in particular, but the phys that you take as a premed is a joke. Its algebra and basic trig based phys thats light on the math and heavy on the concepts. They might load you down with hw or something, I am not exactly sure how it goes at uva, but the material is cake from what I know.</p>
<p>Still, its probably a better idea to only take 2 and a heavy math like calc. You dont want to kill yourself. Remember med school = GPA, so be careful before you know how your going to react to college life so you dont get in ov er your head.</p>
<p>btw, and ideas what you want to major in?</p>
<p>I agree. Labs are generally 2 hours long, and most consume those 2 hours. That's 6 hours of science labs a week, which is ridiculous, not to mention the lab write ups and prelabs you'll have to do, in addition to your other classes. Also, I've heard from first-years I know that bio 203 is a b****. I suggest dropping it and taking it next semester or better yet, over the summer. My guess is (like ehiunno said) physics will be fairly simple and it might be better to take calc and physics together. Then take a humanities course in place to cover some reqs (unless you're Echols, then take some awesome sounding course if you can) to get a nice balance of science and liberal arts.</p>
<p>yep, shoe has good advice on all but one point. Its probably not a -great- idea to take any of your premed classes over the summer unless you absolutely have to and can explain it.</p>
<p>heres why:
Med schools know that summer classes are generally easier, and they know that there is much less competition to do well during summer classes. Remember, the most important part of getting into med school is a good GPA, but you also dont want to look like your trying to cop out of the hard classes just to get a GPA boost, thats bad news bear. You will be looked down upon for it, period. summer classes != good idea for premed</p>
<p>Ah, should have pointed out to take them at UVA, but I just kept typing assuming it'd be clear. If they take them at UVA, it'll count towards their GPA. So, it really doesn't matter if they take them over the summer or during the fall/spring because as long as it's at UVA, it'll count. I do agree with you about the not taking them over the summer if it's at a different school.</p>
<p>So it's okay to take premed classes during the summer at UVA if you go to UVA?</p>
<p>mmmmmeeeeeeeeehhhhhhhhhh</p>
<p>I would still be a bit weary about it.</p>
<p>Advice:
Go over to the premed forum and search there or ask them. They will know much better than we will. I have a feeling it wont look as good as taking ti during the year, but go ask the premed forum for rock solid advice :)</p>
<p>Eh, the only disadvantage i see to taking it during the summer is that they may think less of it because you're not taking it with a full course load. But remember, you take the class in only 6-weeks, which is ridiculous. I think as long as you take it at UVA and have the grade as part of your GPA, it wouldn't matter. Talk to your advisor about it, then decide.</p>