I'm going to be taking:

Biology 1A03, 1M03
Chemistry 1A03, 1AA3
Math 1A03, 1AA3
Physics 1B03, 1BA3
Psychology 1X03, 1XX3


I'm taking the extra physics and math because want to get my physics and math prerequisites done for american medical schools. As well, I included the psychology courses since the mcat will be changed to include psychology when its time for me to write it. What are your opinions about the course selection?

What are you taking? Life sci? Courses seem pretty basic and what you'd expect such a student to take

Yea I'm going to be in Life Sci

You might want to consider taking Physics 1BB3 instead of 1BA3. 1BA3 is geared toward physics majors, so its actually that much harder than 1BB3, which is more 'life science' focused. Since you want to apply to med school and if physics isn't your strongest subject, this might be your best bet. 1BB3 has a lab component, so no worries there.

But the rest of it looks good!

Geez, you made a duplicate thread. I'm not sure which one you're checking on so I'll post my reply to this one as well.

"You might want to consider taking Physics 1BB3 instead of 1BA3. 1BA3 is geared toward physics majors, so its actually that much harder than 1BB3, which is more 'life science' focused. Since you want to apply to med school and if physics isn't your strongest subject, this might be your best bet. 1BB3 has a lab component, so no worries there.

But the rest of it looks good!"

OH GOSH! 1BA3 is a lot harder than 1bb3. They both fulfill the requirements for med school. I have a friend who is AMAZING in physics, and he thought physics 1ba3 was tough.
Other then that, I had the same courses you did.

Originally Posted by theboywho2

Biology 1A03, 1M03
Chemistry 1A03, 1AA3
Math 1A03, 1AA3
Physics 1B03, 1BA3
Psychology 1X03, 1XX3

Hello,

Just so you know, I took those exact same courses in first year! Opened many doors. If you stick to it, you will also have the choice of picking from any 2nd year science program you want! Whether it is biology, physics, chemistry, life sci, biochem, chem bio, ... the prerequisites will be covered!

When I took those courses in 2008/2009, they were all manageable. From what I have seen in recent years, Bio 1A03, Physics 1B03 and the Psychs have gotten easier. Math 1AA3 has gotten tougher. The rest of the courses have more or less stayed the same.

If you're strong in math/physics, I wouldn't stress much about 1BA3. If you want to major in chemistry or physics, I would highly recommend 1BA3 over 1BB3. However, 1BB3 is probably easier and more computation based. Alternately, Math 1B03 is also a good course that has become much easier in recent years. You may want to consider that one also.

Lastly, IF medical school is TRULY what you want, and you're confident that you will major in one of biology/lifesci/biopsych/chembio/biochem/combination, then you may want to reconsider your electives. For instance, many of the first years take Math 1LS3, Physics 1L03, and Econ electives, rather than Physics 1BB3/BA3 or Math 1AA3. You may also want to consider English 1A03/1AA3/1CS3 in first year, as a full year of English is required for American med schools and some in the Western provinces.

Good luck.

Make your timetable easier, it's your first year and you need time to adjust to university. Take MATH 1LS3/1LT3 and take both your physics or both your psychs in the summer.

Do you know if both MATH 1LS3/1LT3 are acceptable for the math prerequisites at american medical schools? Or does it vary among schools.

Are you sure? Because Most medical schools require General Physics

Originally Posted by theboywho2

Do you know if both MATH 1LS3/1LT3 are acceptable for the math prerequisites at american medical schools? Or does it vary among schools.

lol another premed and yes, it is acceptable at american medical schools.