Andromeda489 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Hey! I had a question about fulfilling the gen bio lab requirements. I know that most PA schools require 2 semesters of gen bio with lab for a total of 8 credits. As far as I know, most colleges offer 4 credit gen bio classes with lab. At my college, the 2 gen bio classes are lectures only, and 3 credits each. So a full year of gen bio lecture is 6 credits. Rather than having a 1 credit lab component to each lecture, gen bio lab is a separate 2 credit class that is combined into one semester. Would this be acceptable? I know that premed students at my school are able to take the 3 classes to fulfill bio requirements but I just wanted to double-check that it’s the same for PA schools. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuchiKopi Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 (edited) Havent actually heard this one yet. I'm assuming if it is 6 credits of class and 2 of lab then it would be accepted (since the important thing is 8cr total). Although you might have to go through the step of getting it cleared by the school. Which is an extra step. Then when adding classes to caspa you may run into a snag when matching classes to prerequisites. I do not remember if you can match a class to more than one prerequisite. It sounds like it shouldn't be a problem though. I hope someone may have a more concrete answer. You can always start early and ask the schools at this time. Edited March 27, 2021 by KuchiKopi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda489 Posted March 28, 2021 Author Share Posted March 28, 2021 Thanks for your help KuchiKopi! I'm hoping that since its still 8 credits in total it shouldn't be a problem. My college does the same thing with organic chem, where the lectures are 3 credits each and lab is a 1 semester 2 credit class. I haven't heard any premed run into trouble with this so I'm hoping its the same for PA school. If I'm not allowed to match a class to more than one prerequisite how would I navigate that when the time comes? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 From what I've seen on adcoms, this shouldn't be a problem. Two bio courses with labs, total of 8 credits: done. You can always check if you want to be 100% sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda489 Posted March 29, 2021 Author Share Posted March 29, 2021 Thank you UGoLong! I'll definitely call a couple schools to make sure, but you both have been very helpful! Thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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