Does AP physics count for med school?

Generally no, you may not use AP credit to fulfill requirements for medical school. Even if your undergraduate institution allows it, most medical schools will not accept it. Whether or not a particular medical school accepts AP credit, we advise that you to not use any AP credits towards medical school requirements.

Is physics good for being a doctor?

In the U.S. physics is usually a required pre-requisite class you’ll need to take in order to apply for med school. Although you don’t have to major in it, a years worth of class credit (and lab work) is generally enough to satisfy 90\% of American med school admissions boards.

Does NYU Medical School accept AP credit?

A student may not receive credit for BOTH the AP Examination and the equivalent NYU course. Most medical schools and graduate health programs require that students complete the entire pre-med sequence of undergraduate courses even if they have AP scores that would exempt them from some courses.

What physics do I need for med school?

Physics: 2 semesters or 3 quarters; OR 1 semester or 2 quarters of physics with 1 semester or 2 quarters of calculus or linear algebra. Calculus or Linear Algebra: 1 semester or 2 quarters. Social sciences or humanities: 4 semesters or 6 quarters. Biology: 1 year with laboratory work (excluding Botany or Ecology).

What kind of physics do I need for medical school?

Prerequisite Courses for the Top 50 Medical Schools

School	Physics
New York University (Langone)
University of Washington	Physics: 2 semesters or 3 quarters; OR 1 semester or 2 quarters of physics with 1 semester or 2 quarters of calculus or linear algebra.
Vanderbilt University
University of Chicago (Pritzker)

Is AP Physics C good for pre-med?

If you already have taken biology, chemistry, physics, and calculus, I recommend AP Physics C: Mechanics in your junior year followed by AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism. This would fulfill the premed year physics requirement.

Does Johns Hopkins Med school accept AP credits?

John Hopkins Medical School Requirements Students should have taken a year of general chemistry and a half-year each of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Advanced Placement classes can cover a portion of this requirement. Advanced Placement credit in calculus and physics is acceptable.