Coconutislandpa Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Is it possible to get a physics or chemistry degree in 3 years? I am just curious. I am already a PA. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atheaslet Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Depends, do you have any of the classes already done? That will help a lot. A lot of schools want 120 credits to get a bs. They also want other classes like humanities and a couple english courses just to round you out. So if you've done any of those it is pretty feasible. If you haven't you'd have to average 20 credits a semester, which would absolutely stink. The most I did was 19 with a part time job and I had very little free time. The labs and whatever will chew up a ton of time. Can I ask why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 If you're willing to go to school year round you might be able to do it. What's the rush? You'll spend the rest of your life thinking back on the good times you had in college! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconutislandpa Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Depends, do you have any of the classes already done? That will help a lot. A lot of schools want 120 credits to get a bs. They also want other classes like humanities and a couple english courses just to round you out. So if you've done any of those it is pretty feasible. If you haven't you'd have to average 20 credits a semester, which would absolutely stink. The most I did was 19 with a part time job and I had very little free time. The labs and whatever will chew up a ton of time. Can I ask why? I am already a PA. I have a bachelor's degree and a masters in oceanography. My second masters is in physician assistant studies. I am tutoring a student that is interested in doing a physics degree in 3 years. He is not being tutored in physics; he is having trouble with organic chemistry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonD Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 My daughter is in a 3+2 PA program -- BS in 3 years and MS in 2 more years. Most students there take about 19 credits per semester to get it done in 3 years -- they don't have a choice -- it MUST be done in that time period or they're out. It's not easy. My daughter had 8 AP classes coming in so she has a much easier load at 13-15 credits per semester. If they can get what is basically a pre-med BS in 3 years, the same is feasible for a BS in physics -- especially if they have lots of AP credits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Savage Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I know that certain schools will give you a waiver to take more than the aloud maximum courseload. You have to have great grades and a good reason though... That would make it possible for sure in three years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheshark89 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 It's definitely possible. I know several people who have done it, but they have either had AP credits or taken a few summer classes as well. Also, as others have said you have to be willing to take 17-20 credits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreasmo Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I only know of one person who got a waiver to go over 20 credits. She did not do very well in any of the classes because she had no time to focus on them. I agree that it can be done, but don't risk taking too many credits while taking science courses. I would tell him that if likes physics and understands it he should go that route to get it done in three years (shorter labs.. No organic to struggle with ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timon Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I know that students who attend the Webb schools (high school) in Claremont, CA can complete their BS in chemistry after 2-3 years after high school. http://Https://www.webb.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atheaslet Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 oh gotcha, then yes, completely doable. But your life outside of all the classes will suffer. So if there is some rush or they are really enthusiastic about school and learning it would work out. Definitely something I wouldn't want to go through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconutislandpa Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Now that I think more about it. It might be extremely hard for most majors because you need to get your hce, shadowing, etc in also. I am glad I didn't do something crazy like that then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
design Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 It is definitely possible. I'm graduating in 4 days with a bs in biology. I was in undergrad for 3 years and I'm going to PA school starting this July. I took two summer semesters and had 15 AP credits from high school. It wasn't easy, I had a part time job and had to get all hce in a very short amount of time. It can foresure be done if you really want it. I am definitely not the norm (I am probably one of the youngest in my pa school class-- When i got accepted I couldn't even drink to celebrate;)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconutislandpa Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 What classes were your AP credits in? Just curious. By the way, congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterallsummer Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Possible if you don't have to work or just work part time sure. Gotta take summer classes and full loads every semester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
design Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Coconutislandpa: us history; English literature; English language; and psychology winterallsummer: I actually worked 2 part time jobs at the same time (not sure if that equals a full time job) and I only did that cause I had to find some way to pay for college. Though i Had a nice scholarship. But it really is not for most people,I admit, the sciences I guess r just my kinda thing(applied with a 3.9 gpa) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coconutislandpa Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Wow! That is a lot of work! Congratulations on your acceptance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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