How many science classes did you take in one semester?

[jeaux]

I didn't get accepted into the nursing program, so I'm going to try again. But this time, I'm also applying into another school's program, so I'm taking extra pre-reqs. I realized that for the second semester, I'm gonna have to take three science courses w/ lab: anatomy and physiology II (retaking), introductory microbiology, and introductory biology. The last two for pre-reqs to the other program.

I'm so nervous about this. The most I've taken are 2 science courses, and I received a B in both courses. Do you these three classes taken at the same time are doable? And what is the most amount of science courses you've taken in one semester?

[risenlol]

I took micro and anatomy in the same semester last year. Got A's in both classes, but only by the skin of my teeth (was 1% off an A in micro and the professor liked me enough to bump up my grade). Looking back, it was probably a dumb thing to do considering how important grades are due to hyper competitive nursing program admissions, and I wouldn't advise anyone to do it unless bio is one of their strong points. It's definitely "doable" if all you're looking for is to pass the classes, but I'd consider spreading them out over 2 semesters if you're concerned about your GPA.

[Zyprexa_Ho]

Only you can really know if you can handle it and do well, but based on your past experience, I wouldn't if I were you

[verene, MSN]

I think I would try to push off one of them for a term if you could. I've done two science courses at once and been very successful but I'm a pretty strong science student. Taking Intro to bio and micro at the same time doesn't seem like a good idea as Micro typically builds on the information in the intro course. If you could take the intro to bio a term earlier, or push off the micro for another term I think your chances of success may be higher, but ultimately it is up to you.