ParaMed003 Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 Hi all, I just recently joined and am really excited to be starting my undergraduate in Bachelor of Science. I'm a mature student applicant so I didn't do too much science or advanced maths in highschool (I'm a paramedic at the moment so somewhere along the line I found my passion). As Requirements for my program I am taking these 3 courses: Full year chem w/ lab Full year bio w/ lab Full year English (On the fence if I should take the reading literature course or the essay writing course) I have read that I should look into taking some physics w/ lab and a calculus course so I do not close doors on some Med school requirements. My question to you all is: Since I don't have a physics and calculus background (And to be honest I don't see me acing calculus in particular) do Med schools look down upon taking Introductory courses rather than the ones that assume I have a basic understanding of these concepts / exposure. Thanks all, Sorry for the repeat postings.......I am currently building my timetable and my program advisor is on vacation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
future_doc Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 It's not going to hurt you in any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkwhy Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 It's not going to hurt you in any. It's better than taking advanced or intermediate level courses and getting lower grades. If you know little to nothing about calc, intro IS the course you SHOULD take, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaMed003 Posted July 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 exactly my thought process!!! Thanks for all the input. Just signed up for intro physics w/ lab. How many doors am I shutting if I go 4 years without a calculus???? Turns out I don't even meet the requirements for an INTRO into calc hahaha....bummer Anyway to get around this???? (Can you do on online course to meet school requirements???) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captcapt Posted July 17, 2012 Report Share Posted July 17, 2012 exactly my thought process!!!Thanks for all the input. Just signed up for intro physics w/ lab. How many doors am I shutting if I go 4 years without a calculus???? Turns out I don't even meet the requirements for an INTRO into calc hahaha....bummer Anyway to get around this???? (Can you do on online course to meet school requirements???) what school are you attending? You may want to meet with an academic councilor , they will be better able to help you solve you course problems. for the majority of BSc programs i think you need some math components - usually calc and stats but i know of people who didn't take calc and took linear algebra instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaMed003 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 I am refering to med school's that require calculus rather than my program requirements.....for my program there is a 2nd year stats course. After I complete that, this is all I'll need for my Bachelor of Science. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 I am refering to med school's that require calculus rather than my program requirements.....for my program there is a 2nd year stats course. After I complete that, this is all I'll need for my Bachelor of Science. Depends where you are applying. I am unaware of any Canadian school that requires Calculus. You may need Calculus for some American schools though. Best to check each school's website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaMed003 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Appreciated =) thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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