UMB Chemistry prerequisites??

[jwrein12]

I am currently a student at CCBC and am interested in applying also to UMB's nursing program. I am confused on the chemistry requirements though. Is just a general NON-organic chemistry required to apply?? Or is there a requirement for a general non-organic chemistry and also an organic chemistry??

[Student4_life]

Just general Chem with lab (no orgo needed).

[jwrein12]

Ok thanks. It just gets rather confusing with almost every university ive looked at having different chemistry requirements.

[sandi1743]

I'll back up Student4_life's comment. general chem w/ lab is the lowest chem class that you can have. If you have higher chem classes that is fine too!

[jwrein12]

I've noticed that Towson and Stevenson require an organic chemistry. If i took an organic chemistry would i be able to use this chemistry as my prerequisite chemistry for UMB?? im just curious

[2012grad]

jwrein12 - I am pretty sure that you would need the lower level chemistry before you took the intro to bio/orgo chem at ccbc anyway. If this is not the case, I don't belive the Intro to biochem/orgo Chem fulfills UMB's required prerequisite. I would definitely call UMB's admission specialist to confirm this (be ready with the course description from CCBC)...or talk to the nursing school admissions specialist at CCBC and see if he/she knows.

Here is my opinion: It would not hurt to take both the regular chem AND the organic chemistry as long as you are confident you can get a good teacher and do well in both. Taking the organic chemistry will open up your options for which schools you could potentially attend.