Has anyone taken microbiology and physiology in the same semester?

Tasha0070 · May 17, 2018

Yes I did. Got 2 B's

Tasha0070 · May 17, 2018

Yes it's a lot of studying, but you'll be okay! Just don't slack or procrastinate

thatgirl2478 · May 17, 2018

Yes, got A's in both.

Micro is more facts, Physiology is more processes. Not a ton of studying for Micro, a TON of studying for A&P (a ton, particularly in the last 8 weeks when I would study about 6-10hrs per week depending on if there was a test or not).

sofiwes49 · May 18, 2018

Did you take any other classes that semester? Thanks for responding! My advisor told me that most students who take microbiology with physiology either end up failing one or dropping one, so it's nice to hear that you got A's in both. I plan on dedicating plenty of time to these two classes and only adding on an online writing class that semester!

Tasha0070 · May 18, 2018

Nope! Just those two

Tasha0070 · May 18, 2018

See if you can possibly find those online. I did mine in person, however many people said online was easier

rgo2018 · May 18, 2018

See if you can possibly find those online. I did mine in person, however many people said online was easier

Many schools don't accept online version of these classes. I would strongly caution against this idea.

bgxyrnf, MSN, RN · May 18, 2018

I took Physiology, Microbiology, Statistics, and Human Development in one semester and ran the board with A's in each.

My only tips are:

1) Get the books as soon as possible and start reading the chapter intros and summaries

2) Study multiple times every day, including mental reviews before getting out of bed in the morning and as you're falling asleep at night.

3) Flash cards are your friends... make your own.

4) Get ancillary materials to support the book and lecture

thatgirl2478 · May 18, 2018

I also took 2 psych classes (child dev & adult dev) and got A's in those as well.

I think it depends on how serious you are and how much other, non flexible, stuff you have going on outside school. It helps to know HOW you study/learn best.

FWIW, I have 2 kids (3&7) and a husband who were all very flexible and forgiving when I needed to study & maybe didn't have dinner ready .

sofiwes49 · May 18, 2018

Thanks for responding! It's been reassuring to hear that many people have succeeded at taking these classes together! I commend you for your hard work!

sofiwes49 · May 18, 2018

Thanks for the tips! Just wondering, did you have to work while taking these classes? I have a part-time job where I only have to work about ten hours a week.