Taking Prereq Courses in Vancouver/Burnaby

[mtorcc]

Hello everyone,

 

I am new here and I was hoping you could help me. I am hoping to apply to med school next year, and was wondering where in Vancouver/Burnaby would you guys recommend taking some prereqs. I am ideally looking for something in the evenings cause I will be working full-time. I probably just need to take GChem I for the Fall term.

 

Thanks for your help!

[notmeadoc]

I don't get it?

 

You're taking General Chem this fall and want to apply next year???

 

What's your background?

 

Take your pre-req's at SFU, or Douglas, Kwantlen etc.....

[notmeadoc]

I'm a mom and frequently look to find evening courses - unfortunately.....Chem(especially lab) is usually a daytime course - Tues/Thurs.....

[kylamonkey]

You could try correspondance. It is really a last resort for some, but it will work. Ask UBC admissions if they will accept anything from Athabasca or Thompson Rivers Open Learning.

[AndreaM]

You can use the BC transfer guide (http://www.bctransferguide.ca) to find courses that are equivalent to UBC's required courses. I believe that TRU-OL does have a transferable equivalent, but the lab portion must be done in person in a one or two week condensed format.

[mtorcc]

Thanks for all the suggestions!

 

@ AndreaM: I did what you suggested and it was really useful. It specially helped me to find the names of all the colleges that offered a course equivalent to UBC's CHEM 121 (i.e. something like a "General Chemistry I"). Among those, I think Vancouver Community College and Colombia College are good options; thanks!