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How to Study Biology (Advice)

How to Study Biology (Advice)

I often hear from students that Biology is a hard class. While it may be challenging, anyone is capable of learning biology. It is not a matter of smart or not. It is a matter of time spent and effort. It does take some work. Learning biology might b

how_mendel   2058   N/A

how_mendel

Studying Biology Without A Second Science

Studying Biology Without A Second Science

Does any one know any GOOD universities that allow you to study bio without a second science.

I have looked but i cant find many good biological sciences courses that allow study without a second science

Xooki3   2352   2 Replies

biology101

Good Marine Biology Universities

Good Marine Biology Universities

I am thinking about studying marine biology when i go to university. Dose anyone know good universities for marine biology or that specialize in the field.

I already have two suggested to me:
1) Portsmouth University
2) Universit

Xooki3   3888   8 Replies

Jaydhenz

Pharmacy College

Pharmacy College

Hi fellow bio bound bro's 

I'm in my 2nd year of undergrad and I had originally planned to write the PCAT test in the summer so I could apply for the Sept 2011 entrance. Then when I went on PharmCAS most of the schools I

Rohzer   3487   13 Replies

duddy

Best schools in NE

Best schools in NE

So I really want to stay in the Northeast and obviously I know about all the ivys but I'm not too good at figuring out the second tier schools... I think I could just maybe make it to Cornell but I want some others that aren't complete safe

apbio64   2293   8 Replies

ppk

Help on deciding what field is better for me

Help on deciding what field is better for me

Hello Biologists!

Ever since i was a lil kid i loved to understand how the human works and what its made of! When i grew up i found that probably the subject for me would be human medical physiology!
 lol
But now, two years from

mafhh   5836   3 Replies

mafhh

Do colleges look at which major you choose while deciding whether to admit you?

Do colleges look at which major you choose while deciding whether to admit you?

I have heard that colleges look at a persons preferred major before deciding whether they are given admittance into the university. Does your declared major affect admissions?

shahindian2009   7329   11 Replies

qualtavia

Grants for School

Grants for School

Anyone know of a good site, aside from FAFSA that issues grants for school?

Thanks!

sholland90   1613   3 Replies

duddy

Prepping and getting into medical school...

Prepping and getting into medical school...

Okay, so I am currently at AMU, but I am transferring to UNM in the summer; I'm taking this spring semester to finish up my core courses and basic prereq's so I don't waste time and money at UNM. I have declared my major in Biology wit

sholland90   8896   3 Replies

eehail

HELP, How do I study for Biology Test haven't took it since High School?

HELP, How do I study for Biology Test haven't took it since High School?

I just need a better understanding of how to study for these test. The teacher gave us the notes but I am pretty sure he will not ask verbatim from the notes. Just want to make a good grade. The test are on Chapters 1 & 2.

aal0002   2216   2 Replies

Atrain009

Switching majors / Double majoring.

Switching majors / Double majoring.

I'm currently majoring in Biochemistry as a sophomore. However, I've recently got very attached to astrophysics. I look up so much to Neil DeGrasse Tyson. I feel that I am much more interested in astrophysics than biochem, in all aspects.

Atrain009   2058   2 Replies

Atrain009

i want to study teraforming

i want to study teraforming

i want to study teraforming and how to mod plants to live in other climates what classes should i take

58143587   1254   3 Replies

Jermain_

Calculus for Biology or Regular

Calculus for Biology or Regular

Hello, I am considering whether to take calc for bio or regular calc in order to have my one math class. what do you all think?

WallaceT   1650   1 Reply

bio_man

Undergrad schools for physical therapy in California?

Undergrad schools for physical therapy in California?

I am a student in community college looking to become a physical therapist and I am unsure of which school to transfer to for undergrad. I'm mainly looking to transfer to a CSU, and so far my options are SJSU, CSU Long Beach, CSUEB, and SFSU. Ca

KCruzPT   2603   1 Reply

robertling

A brave list of medical schools NOT to enrol into to

A brave list of medical schools NOT to enrol into to

Hi everyone,

If anyone here is aspiring to become a medical doctor following their undergraduate degree, here's one school you should not enrol into - even if they offer you a free education

Here's one reason

lewis   10182   8 Replies

sarah!

Past Released AP Bio Exams?

Past Released AP Bio Exams?

With 2008, I know I can trust that the content would be fairly close, but how about 1999 and 2002? Are the Multiple Choice for these exams still reliable to use as practice?

avg1000   2758   4 Replies

avg1000

What's the best way to pass Grade 9 math?

What's the best way to pass Grade 9 math?

Need assistance, really failing

germs   7059   2 Replies

Mr. Creative

Which math?

Which math?

Hi, I'm registering for my university courses and if anyone has taken any of the 4 following math classes: Introduction to statistics, Computer Orientated approach to statistics, Introduction to calculus, Linear Algebra. Would you mind gi

dopamine   1960   2 Replies

dopamine

What should I do in the summer before starting university?

What should I do in the summer before starting university?

My first year of university starts this september, and I was wondering if there is anything I should read beforehand to be better prepared for university. Do you have any suggestions and tips to prepare for first year university?

tulip09   3086   4 Replies

dst_dora

Is there a chance my brother can get into medical school?

Is there a chance my brother can get into medical school?

My brother just graduated as a Biology major from University of San Diego (USD) with a 2.9 GPA, which is low for US medical schools. He is planning on taking the MCAT in September, but even if he had a high score, is it possible for him to get into t

littlefoot00   655   3 Replies

pokerryan

Caribbean Medical Schools - requirements?

Caribbean Medical Schools - requirements?

So i'm in Canada persuing my B.Sc. I'm currently a first-year student. What kind of GPA do accredited medical schools in the caribbean require? Are there any disadvantages for when i come back to Canada after completing my MD? Also, when do you think

jreed53   599   2 Replies

pokerface

do you ever check where your doctor went to medical school?

do you ever check where your doctor went to medical school?

the guy I'm about to go to went to medical school in Dominica in the Caribbean. But he's from America (and he did his residency in New York)... should this still raise a red flag? what would you do? switch doctors?

monmon   511   1 Reply

lisa142

Information on Caribbean Medical schools?

Information on Caribbean Medical schools?

Do you have any suggestions on where I could look to find information comparing schools? Also, can anyone tell me what, if any, the downsides are to studying medicine in the Caribbean as opposed to the United States?

Thank you !!

Dylownius94   441   1 Reply

little94

Caribbean Med School vs. Irish/UK/Australian Med School?

Caribbean Med School vs. Irish/UK/Australian Med School?

For a US undergrad, would Caribbean medical schools be better or worse than Irish/UK/Australian medical schools in terms of being able to come BACK to the US to practice/residency?

jrclark1971   555   2 Replies

lisalisa123

Do caribbean medical schools accept students with average grades?

Do caribbean medical schools accept students with average grades?

Do caribbean medical schools accept students with average grades?

jrclark1971   596   2 Replies

dynamic

What GPA do I need to get into some of the good Caribbean Medical schools if I studied Psychology?

What GPA do I need to get into some of the good Caribbean Medical schools if I studied Psychology?

If I major in psychology for my bachelors degree, what gpa would I need to get into some of the good caribbean medical schools? I checked their average gpa's, and most of them said I would need around a 3.0. I can easily achieve this majoring in psyc

senior2011   564   1 Reply

lisa201313

How are medical schools in the caribbean?

How are medical schools in the caribbean?

How are medical schools in the caribbean?

Send9090   513   1 Reply

pokerryan

it is a better idea to applying in atlantic university school of medicine?

it is a better idea to applying in atlantic university school of medicine?

guys i really want some feedback about caribbean medical schools
so can u guys tell which are the good ones also i was thinking of atlantic university school of medicine for pre-med so can i get feedback plz

little94   561   1 Reply

dynamic

I got accepted into two Caribbean medical schools: Medical University of the Americas [MUA] and St. Martinus.

I got accepted into two Caribbean medical schools: Medical University of the Americas [MUA] and St. Martinus.

I need to decide between these two schools and they are both great in terms of the USMLE pass rates. I, however, cannot decide between these two. Can anyone give me some advice?

lisalisa123   1142   1 Reply

little94

medical schools in the caribbean?

medical schools in the caribbean?

so I'm trying to transfer to another medical school, i have done a foundation year (pre-med) and and started the first year of medicine
i was looking into transferring to medical schools in the caribbean because it is accredited and some of them said

littlechichen   454   1 Reply

Monkey_butt94

my FH got dismissed from his 1 sem at a Caribbean med school. He appealed, but no luck what can we do?

my FH got dismissed from his 1 sem at a Caribbean med school. He appealed, but no luck what can we do?

His appeal was for ADD that he truly just got diagnosed with after he felt like the amount of time he was putting into studying wasn't paying off. but this is his dream to become a doctor and to be able to help people. does anyone know if it is possi

littlebeach   554   1 Reply

lisa142

High School student interested in Medical School?

High School student interested in Medical School?

I'm a Junior in in a Medical Professions High School, with a strong GPA, from Texas. Hook 'em Horns. With that in mind, I'm not very interested in Undergraduate work. I was told recently of the possibility of going to Medical School in the Caribbean

littlefoot00   1282   4 Replies

Dylownius94

Asking for creative financial aid for medical school, having been turned down after 1 year, where to find it?

Asking for creative financial aid for medical school, having been turned down after 1 year, where to find it?

I am a citizen of the USA and  have completed 1 year of medical school in a Caribbean school.  After I left for an illness, I was unable to return due to being turned down for financial aid for the first time in my life.  Since then I have had to fil

Monkey_butt94   745   2 Replies

jreed53

Could someone please tell me how legitimate those Caribbean Medical Schools are?

Could someone please tell me how legitimate those Caribbean Medical Schools are?

In particular, "School of the Americas."

jreed53   533   2 Replies

little94

which medical school doesnt require an MCAT?

which medical school doesnt require an MCAT?

I am a 3rd year law student.
Went to nursing school.
Undergrad was degree in healthcare management and pre med.

Which medical school doesnt require an MCAT? like the Caribbean ones or the overseas ones?

Dont need info about how its not the same as

senior2011   561   3 Replies

little94

Can i go to a US medical school after getting my pre-med degree in St. George's university in Grenada?

Can i go to a US medical school after getting my pre-med degree in St. George's university in Grenada?

Hi, I'm wondering if i can go to a US medical school right after i get my  pre-med degree in st. George's university in Grenada. Of course I'll also do my MCATS.

I'm a Caribbean student that wishes to study in the US. I have completed CAPE (A level

jrclark1971   616   3 Replies

seneefoster

residency for carribean medical school graduates?

residency for carribean medical school graduates?

i am currently attending a medical school in the caribbeans  n i was wondering if i barely passed my step 1 like with a 78 or 79 would i still get residency in any primary spots?

pokerface   526   1 Reply

Send9090

Is there any website that gives genuine information regarding US recognized med schools in the Caribbean?

Is there any website that gives genuine information regarding US recognized med schools in the Caribbean?

I was wondering if there is any website where one can learn if a medical school in the Caribbean is recognized in the US. If someone does have the knowledge, then can you please tell me if St. George's University recognized or not?

Also, can someone

dynamic   420   1 Reply

lisa142

American Medical Schools in the Caribbean?

American Medical Schools in the Caribbean?

What are the Top 4 American Medical Schools located in the Caribbean?

littlebeach   440   1 Reply

poklonik

Caribbean medical schools?

Caribbean medical schools?

Are they really that frowned upon? Also after graduating from an accredited one such as ROSS, is it difficult to do clinicals in North America, and practice as a licensed physician?

sengland2   431   1 Reply

littlebeach