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WHICH TRACK IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Track One: Advanced Biology - see left
Track Two: Research - Project Lab
*If you've already successfully completed a full year of both General Chemistry and Biology, each with lab, you may be eligible to apply for this 15-month track.
Email or call Program Manager Cynthia Mesh: 781-736-3493 to find out if you are eligible to apply to this special track.
Track One: Advanced Biology Coursework
This track features time for students to take Biochemistry in preparation for MCAT 2015 in addition to the opportunity to take an additional advanced biology course such as Physiology or Anatomy in the second year.
Students must enroll for a minimum of 12 credits each semester except for the last semester of study when a 10-credit minimum is allowed.
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Fall Year One |
Spring Year One |
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General Chemistry I (11A) + General Chemistry lab (18A) (6 credits) |
General Chemistry II (11B) + General Chemistry lab (18B) (6 credits) |
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BIOL 14a: Genetics & Genomics (4 credits) |
BIOL 15b: Cells & Organisms + |
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AUDIT: |
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Clinical Seminar (201A) (2 credits) |
Clinical Seminar (201A) (2 credits) |
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Summer Session II: Organic Chemistry II lecture (Chem 25B) + |
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Fall Year Two |
Spring Year Two |
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Introduction to Physical Laws and Phenomena I |
Introduction to Physical Laws and Phenomena II (Phys 10B) + Physics lab (18B) (6 credits) |
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Biology lab (Biol 18B) (2 credits) |
One more required course: |
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Advanced Biology Course (4 credits): Intro to Biochem: BCHM 100a OR Physiology: BIOL 42a (no lab at Brandeis; this may change) OR Anatomy: BIOL 43b (includes lab hours) |
OPTIONAL additional Intro to Biochem: BCHM 100a OR Physiology: BIOL 42a (no lab at Brandeis; this may change) OR Anatomy: BIOL 43b (includes lab hours) |
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MCAT Prep: Some students choose to take a prep course which is offered on campus, though not part of the post-bac program. Some courses start in November, others around Feb. 1. |
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