BATGAL Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 hey........cool people........have a doubt. I am in the 2nd year undergrad now. Did not take any PHYSICS course in the first year (took everything else like MAT, BIO,CHEM etc). Considering that I would apply to med and/or dentistry in my 3rd (and 4th) year, do I need to get the first year physics course (say, in my summer after the 2nd year) at all? Many of my classmates did take it or are planning to take it still. But I noticed that atleast the UOFT medschool doesn't require Physics as a pre-req. I guess the Dentistry school doesn't either. But then would the Physics course be very helpful if I am to write the MCAT/DAT? Don't people usually take courses like Kaplan/Princeton in preparation and I guess everything for MCAT/DAT (including physics) would be covered there? Bottomline...........please lemme know if I DO need to take Physics for WHATSOEVER reason ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuantum Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 You'll probably want to take it if you plan on writing the MCAT soon. It's not absolutely necessary because if you did well in high school physics and still rememeber, it is the samething. However, it will be good as a refresher before you write the MCAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Kiel Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Medschools out west require physics as a pre-requisite course. Also it is handy for the physical sciences section on the MCAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Law Posted October 29, 2006 Report Share Posted October 29, 2006 Hmm, I don't think any med school in Ontario requires it. I also believe that if you think you can learn the physics yourself (for the purpose of taking the mcat) by doing indepenent study, then don't waste your time taking a physics course, especially if you don't need it for the schools you're applying to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOy Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 i'm taking physics this first half of the year...yea i want to know also if its absolutley needed for med school. I don't know if i want to take a full year. I took a half year basic intro course..is that enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GABA Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 1. Good for the MCAT, unless you already have a good foundation (and just need to refresh) or you're the type that can learn it independently and in a short period of time. 2. Some schools require it as mentioned above. 3. Somewhat helpful for medical school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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