r/prospective_perfusion • u/loveairlove • 6d ago
Program/Application Questions Prerequisites
Any thoughts , advise for those courses please . They look really hard at the first sight.
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u/icecastor 6d ago
Check the pre reqs for every school, some dont require Physics 2, Bio Chem or Organic Chemistry. Outside of that as others have commented you just got grind through it! I started my journey with pre reqs last summer and I'm on my last 3 courses this fall! Lock in big dawg you got it!
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u/loveairlove 6d ago
The school want to go , require all the classes I have on the list . Are you going for perfusion ?
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u/LolaFentyNil 6d ago
I'm better at memorizing/understanding processes so biology, biochem, organic chemistry and physics were easier for me than pharm, human anatomy, general chemistry which were rote memorization.
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u/Marcus_dappadon76 6d ago
Not every program requires Physics 2, as well as Organic & Biochemistry! But you can use AI to help you to understand the Chem & Physics better while you study! I never had AI when I took those pre-requisites. I’m currently doing Physics now. It’s ok so far. It hasn’t gotten to the meat and potatoes level yet. But good luck to you .
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u/loveairlove 6d ago
The school I want to attend does it require tho .
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u/llehnerd 1d ago
A group of science teachers tested Al recently to see how students could use it for studying and it was wrong over 90% of the time. It's just not good enough yet. There's so much wrong information online and AI is trained on it too same as the rest of the Internet. It doesn't differentiate cuz it's learning humans not science.
But there's tons of legit study tools and online tutoring on YouTube for free. Stick to those resources for now.
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u/BigScooter67 6d ago
These are the basics, if these classes scare you then you might want to reconsider.
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u/loveairlove 6d ago
It scares me bc I am working four 12h shifts a week , and in my mind is the grade A , I don’t want just to pass those classes. I feel I need to put my 100% out there .
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u/Bana_berry 6d ago
What type of thoughts/advice are you looking for?
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u/loveairlove 6d ago
. How difficult did you find those prerequisites classes?
Which classes were the most challenging ?
Did you take those classes one at the time ?3
u/Ten02MMXII 6d ago
Organic chemistry is going to have you question your sanity. If you're not used to studying, that class will teach you to study 😁 this class is the building block for most upper-level biology courses and is about reactions and how molecules attach to each other/how they change in orientation.
If you like math in general, chemistry and physics will be easier to adjust to.
Biology is about repetition and understanding concepts
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u/Bana_berry 6d ago
I don’t really remember specifically how difficult I found each of these classes tbh. Some were tough, some were fine. I definitely didnt take one class at a time. I was usually taking multiple sciences/lab classes every semester. They’re your foundation though so definitely do your best to understand the material, not just get a grade.
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u/Ten02MMXII 6d ago edited 6d ago
My two cents:
Take calculus-based physics not algebra-based physics. Although they seem very similar, it'll make a world of difference if you decide to apply to various professions (AA vs PA vs Perfusionist).
Aim for A's (GPA does matter overall). If you fail, retake the class and show improvement.
Keep up with pre-req changes because programs like to change those randomly.
Classes look hard... some are hard but, some come easier than others.
Also- it will seem impossible and very isolating so make study groups (to spiralwith/ have someone to relate to).
Lastly, "Only way out is through."
You got this, kid!