Ib_slave Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 I am taking Biology HL and have taken a year of normal Chemistry classes. However, I have never taken Physics as my school does not allow me to take both sciences together. Do I have a shot if getting in a Biology/Biochemistry/Neuroscience course or anything for pre-med in US or Canada given that I get good predicted grades? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
moneyfaery Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 [quote name='freelancer_girl' post='40825' date='Mar 18 2009, 04:06 AM']I am taking Biology HL and have taken a year of normal Chemistry classes. However, I have never taken Physics as my school does not allow me to take both sciences together. Do I have a shot if getting in a Biology/Biochemistry/Neuroscience course or anything for pre-med in US or Canada given that I get good predicted grades?[/quote] I think so. For Canada, you don't even need all 3 sciences, just two of the three or something like that - first year, you take introductory physics. What universities are you looking at specifically in Canada? McGill, UBC, UofT...? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
__inthemaking Posted March 18, 2009 Report Share Posted March 18, 2009 Yeah, physics isn't usually mandatory. You usually just need bio and chem. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ib_slave Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 [quote name='Irene' post='40834' date='Mar 18 2009, 12:16 PM']I think so. For Canada, you don't even need all 3 sciences, just two of the three or something like that - first year, you take introductory physics. What universities are you looking at specifically in Canada? McGill, UBC, UofT...?[/quote] I'm applying to UBC and I'm hoping to go to med school at the same university afterwards. Any advice or suggestions will be greatly appreciated! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
greaterthaninfinity Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 You certainly have a chance. Most "premed" programmes in Canada are life sci / biomed sci; both of which have no specific science prerequisites other than Chemistry (for most schools anyway). You do however need English, Math, and at least 2 science/math courses (including Chemistry). However, I do advise you to take physics in the summer. The pace in university is generally faster and it'd be good if you had a physics foundation before taking physics in university. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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