sandcrab78 Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Hello - As this cycle winds down for me, I am evaluating my course load for the next cycle to improve my GPA. I currently have a 3.0 and was told that a 3.2 would be better for the next round. That said, it would take about 6-8 courses (depending on credit hours) to bring up the GPA. I have a few low grades in the pre-reqs that I plan on retaking however, could someone let me know you think the below course is worth taking or would it look poorly since it is a general studies requirement? Human Biology - A basic treatment of structure and function of the human body based upon biological principles. Credit not allowed toward the major or minor sequence. (Satisfies general education) A separate question is the microbiology requirement for most schools - has anyone taken medical microbiology to satisfy the course requirement? I appreciate any help & advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooredc Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Medical micro tends to count as prerequisites at most schools that I looked at. One thing that I ran in to when looking for a micro class, was that a lot of schools offer a 200 level micro class for like nursing and it says "not for majors credit" in the catalog line. This would not count. As for your human bio class, it would count towards your sGPA on CASPA, but it is almost a guarantee that it wont count towards a prerequisite at any school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandcrab78 Posted December 5, 2017 Author Share Posted December 5, 2017 Thanks! And do you know if it matters where the classes are taken (a community college vs a 4-year institution)? Trying to weigh the options of just doing a true post-bacc program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD2012 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Does not matter where. I took post-baccs at CC, and got an acceptance. Not even brought up while interviewing at a top program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Take your classes wherever it works out best for you. Most schools don't care if it was at community college. Consider pathophysiology or genetics. Patho is the backbone of PA school. Do well and it may send a message. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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