LSA07 Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I'm a 29 y/o middle school science teacher. I'm trying to make the transition from education to health care. While in college, I worked as a physical therapy tech. I've always wanted to work in health care, but I didn't know which route to take. I've been researching for the last 2 years, and I believe PA is the best fit for me. I've been out of school for 6 years and I received alot of C's in the required pre-req courses. My undergraduate GPA is a 2.94. Currently, I'm taking those courses over at a local community college. Is it wise to take those courses at a community college or should I take them at a University? Will the admissions committee view the university courses as more rigorous than the community college courses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will352ns Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 For most programs, no; it does not matter. There are some. Do some homework on the programs you want to apply to. Odds are you are good to go. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonev Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I was in the same situation as you but in a hybrid field (biomedical engineering technologist). I am currently taking my chemistry classes at a community college (chemistry is a pain in the *** for me) along with becoming a EMT-B/Paramedic. I'll take all my chemistry courses at the community college and my biology courses at the university I am going to attend. I would say get your science grade point average up beleive it or not with HCE like EMT-B/Paramedic and Nursing 3.0-3.2 grade average is competetive "or so I have been told". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I took them in CC and no one had a problem with it. From my research only like 2 schools said "you need to take A&P from a university" so I didn't even bother applying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoelleK Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I took/re-took pre-reqs at a local cc as well and didn't have anyone question it. Good luck!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSA07 Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Thank you! I feel so much better about my decision. I was somewhat discouraged but I'm gonna do what it takes to raise that horrible GPA. So glad I found this forum! :=D: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Don't worry, everyone has the same fears when starting pre-reqs! I was worried CC wouldn't do either at first, but no one even mentioned it! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jajabc3 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 I went back to take the science pre-reqs after undergrad and took almost all of them at a community college. I even applied to a school that said they do not accept more than 2 community college courses, and I was accepted. So don't be discouraged. CC was the only place that would fit into my schedule and allow me to continue to work during the day. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulday Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 i took all of mine at a cc except the upper level courses - genetics, cell biology. i was in the same situation as you, with a 2.92 undergrad GPA. so i worked my butt off and got As in everything except organic chem. and it has payed off. but definitely check with the schools you are interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulday Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 i took all of mine at a cc except the upper level courses - genetics, cell biology. i was in the same situation as you, with a 2.92 undergrad GPA. so i worked my butt off and got As in everything except organic chem. and it has payed off. but definitely check with the schools you are interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beautifulday Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 i took all of mine at a cc except the upper level courses - genetics, cell biology. i was in the same situation as you, with a 2.92 undergrad GPA. so i worked my butt off and got As in everything except organic chem. and it has payed off. but definitely check with the schools you are interested in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LSA07 Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 i took all of mine at a cc except the upper level courses - genetics, cell biology. i was in the same situation as you, with a 2.92 undergrad GPA. so i worked my butt off and got As in everything except organic chem. and it has payed off. but definitely check with the schools you are interested in. Thanks!! I definitely feel like its something that can be done with hardwork and determination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSA07 Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 i took all of mine at a cc except the upper level courses - genetics, cell biology. i was in the same situation as you, with a 2.92 undergrad GPA. so i worked my butt off and got As in everything except organic chem. and it has payed off. but definitely check with the schools you are interested in. Thanks!! I definitely feel like its something that can be done with hardwork and determination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSA07 Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 i took all of mine at a cc except the upper level courses - genetics, cell biology. i was in the same situation as you, with a 2.92 undergrad GPA. so i worked my butt off and got As in everything except organic chem. and it has payed off. but definitely check with the schools you are interested in. Thanks!! I definitely feel like its something that can be done with hardwork and determination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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