arianahydro Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 I finishing up prereqs for PA programs and am wondering how important it is for me to take a microbiology lab. The schools that I have contacted said that they recommend me taking one. However, my schedule is not really allowing me to take one... How important is it going to be for me that I take a 1 credit lab if I'm still getting a 3 credit course of micro. I would appreciate it if someone can help me out cause i'm kind of stressing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradtPA Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 You won't like my answer, but I feel I learned more micro in lab than lecture, and that it is very important..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arianahydro Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 :( ugh. Will it really make or break my chances of getting in though if I wouldn't take it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradtPA Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Let's say, 900 apply to program X who recommends taking biochemistry. Who is going to get a hard look, the guy who took it, or the guy who didn't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arianahydro Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Good point. Fair enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annemarreb Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 And plus, its better to go above and beyond than staying on the safe side :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arianahydro Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Yeah I totally agree. Just don't want to have to kill myself trying to graduate from undergrad in the process. I'm hoping maybe I can take it in the summer before matriculation of a PA program. Thanks for the advice :smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmood Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I loved micro lab. It was fun. I got to grow little ickies on plates and look at stuff swimming around under a microscope and use chemicals to turn tubes colors. Fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annemarreb Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Yeah I totally agree. Just don't want to have to kill myself trying to graduate from undergrad in the process. I'm hoping maybe I can take it in the summer before matriculation of a PA program. Thanks for the advice :smile: I honestly can attest to this. I am currently working on and finishing up my undergrad PLUS 3 prerequisites that I have to retake because some programs I'm applying need the most recent classes (took my Chem 1&2 and Micro 7 years ago). So far, I am surviving my intense schedule of M-Sat classes in addition to 2 separate site of clinical observation through the magic of TIME MANAGEMENT. If I am able to do it, so can you :) And planning to taking this class during the summer session is a great idea! I am planning to take Micro again during that time. Good luck to both of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arianahydro Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Yeah I totally agree. You are definitely working hard! It's great to see people really take control of their lives and work towards something they absolutely want. Best of luck :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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