<p>I currently have only one extra spot left to do a science class next year as a senior. I want to possibly major in bioengineering so I'm considering on taking AP BIO or AP PHYSICS. I've already taken AP Chem, Honors Bio, Honors Chem, Honors Physics, Molecular Biology..
Which one is better for me to take?</p>
<p>AP Biology. More relevant to your interests.</p>
<p>Look up the AP credit charts for the colleges you are considering to see which is most likely to be given useful subject credit.</p>
<p>For an engineering major, AP Physics B will not be given subject credit; AP Physics C and/or AP Biology may be given subject credit, but each college is different in this respect.</p>
<p>Even though it is bioengineering, AP Physics would be more appropriate. Engineering is heavily rooted in physics and usually you would have to take physics before biology (typically in your first semester). AP Physics C would be better for engineering.</p>
<p>AP Physics C > AP Bio > AP Physics B
…for your major. So if its C, take it, but if it’s B, I would take Bio.</p>
<p>Thanks guys,
I want to be an oncologist when I grow up, so I’m probably going into premed, but I really want to go into Bioengineering major or Mathematics Major because I love calculus and physics. I also love molecular biology and the study of cancer too. So would AP Bio be better since I’m planning to go pre med?</p>
<p>You have to take both physics and bio in college for pre-med. You will not be able to use AP credit for either course, even if your school accepts the credit. Many med schools do not accept AP credit. With that in mind, I’d recommend taking Bio as it seems to suit your interests more. Plus it’s easier.</p>
<p>Also as an engineer in college, I have to disagree with everyone saying physics will be more important than bio for your major. Your major will require both a year of bio and a year of physics so a foundation in either will be helpful. As for courses beyond that, a foundation in bio will likely be more helpful. What you learn in physics C doesn’t go very far at all in bioengineering.</p>