Has anyone taken two science coarses in one semester??

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I am thinking about taking A&P 1 and chem together or A&P 1 and microbiology together but my student advisor says it's not a good idea. He says he doesn't want me to put too much on myself, but I am really dedicated to my education and I think I can do it. I've heard of other people doing it and I'm wondering why can't I. I'm smart enough. Has anyone else taken two sciences in one semester? Is it really not a good idea even if I'm willing to work hard? Can someone help me out?

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Taking two science classes in one semester doesn't seem unusual to me at all; I seem to remember it being pretty common actually.

The question isn't whether it's possible, but whether you're the kind of student who can do it. How are your grades, what are your work and family commitments outside of school? How much time to you have to devote to studying?

If your student advisor is a NURSING student advisor, then maybe he/she knows something you don't. If not, I'd check with a nursing instructor and see what the feedback is.

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Ultimately, it depends on the type of student you are. I'm pretty good in the sciences but since they are so important to my GPA and acceptance to nursing school, I'd much rather take one at a time so that I give myself the best case scenario for getting an A.

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Specializes in Orthopedics, Rehab, LTC.

Can be done. And typically is by many nursing students.

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This semester I thought I would take:

-A&P 1

-Integrated General, Organic, and Biochemistry (the fastest way to satisfy the chem requirement at my school, its really two semesters of chemistry in one)

-Public Speaking

...and I work ~30 hrs per week.

It wasn't do-able for me, and I'm usually the annoying one who doesn't have to study much to do well in classes. If I didn't work it would be a different story, but A&P 1 requires so much memorization (and therefore so many HOURS of studying), that there was no way for me to be sure of getting straight A's if I took all three classes. So I dropped the chem class. And now I'm still challenged more than ever before (this is my first time in a biology class - have taken two general chemistry classes very recently and they were funny jokes compared to this), but it's manageable now.

So that's my story with two sciences w/ labs... I'd say unless you work very little or not at all, and are childless, you're safer taking the extra time to ensure your success.

Good luck no matter what you decide!

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I was going to take Chem and A&P 1 this semester together and I work 45-50 hours/week. The reason I didn't was that I wasn't eligible to apply to the school that required Chem for the Fall semester. So there is no hurry and I decided to take Chem either in the summer or Fall if I don't get into the school I did apply to.

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I'm currently taking Anatomy (they're split at my program), Chem, and Nutrition. All three are labeled as science courses, and actually all three seem to be covering much of the same material. I'm doing fine so far, although whether that'll still be the case weeks from now I can't say. I'm also planning on taking Micro and Phys this summer. I have three kids three and under, so I have a pretty full plate anyway, but fortunately I don't work outside the home. I study ALOT, but so far it's all A's. Its alot of work, but I don't see how you can avoid taking more than one science course at a time, anyway. If you think it's do-able for you, then maybe you should try it. My advisor was thrilled with my schedule, but frankly I think he's paid to be thrilled about everything;)

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I took Chem with my A&P II and got A's in both. It can be done but it's a lot of work. I know many others who do multiple sciences together. My friend is taking A&P II and microbiology together and she's getting A's in both as well.

It's up to you and what you are comfortable with. At my school it's very common to take those kinds of classes together.

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I think that Chem and A&P together would be fine. I've been taking two science courses together since my freshman year and I've never had a problem. If you plan on working a lot outside of school, I might reconsider. Otherwise, if you think you can do it, go for it!

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Specializes in Reproductive & Public Health.

I doubled up on all my sciences. I even took A&P I and II the same semester. It was fine. I had a 4.0 for my prereqs. Plus I worked full time and had two kids, and believe me. . . I am no genius. I don't think it is a big deal.

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I think that is do-able. I am taking A&P 2 and microbiology, but I don't have any other classes and only work 15-17 hrs a week. But I will be honest, it is still pretty tough...but not impossible..

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yea depends if you think you are capable.

I would recommend studying as much of those courses beforehand so you get a headstart.

Best of luck

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