Should I take chemistry or physics in high school if Im looking towards getting a pre-med major?
Hi, If you are looking at getting into a pre-med program, you should attempt to take all three of the sciences. Biology is obvious. This should be your first priority. You will not likely get into a Pre-med program with out this course. Chemistry – You will likely be prequired to take first year Chemistry. In addition, you will take BioChemistry and Organic Chemistry. Also, you make take courses like pharmacology which is very heavy in Chemistry. You will not likely be accepted in a Pre-med program if you do not take Highschool Chemistry and if you do, you will struggle in first year chemistry class. Physics – At my University, pre-med students were required take first year physics. Although, you will be at a disadvantage if you have not taken highschool physics, if you had to make the choice of only two Sciences, Physics is the one you may let go. However, you will find that Physics is important for subjects like biomechanics (knee replacements, slings, hip replacements, etc). As for
