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Originally Posted by yoni
If you are currently taking organic chem, or do not plan on taking anatomy (i.e. already took KIN 1Y03/1YY3) then the workload probably won't be a major issue, but generally 2nd year of many programs is considered the 'toughest' year. Anatomy+orgo+biomed probably cant even happen anyways as a transfer student since you'd exceed 30 units so you'll have to make some decision as to what you'd rather take in 2nd year. I think most people in biomed do better in the 2nd year biochem courses than some of the health sci courses. If you suddenly decided you hate biochemistry you can switch out as well, you're not forced into a 3 year commitment. Many biomed students are still involved in many many activities, I don't know what else to say about that but you can PM me further questions if you'd like. I think there are course reviews for the 2nd year courses on macinsiders so you should have some idea if you'd be interested in those courses (2B03, 2BB3, 2L06). I personally enjoyed my experiences with biochemistry a lot, and felt I learned about topics that interested me. I could have easily filled my timetable with other interesting courses if I didn't specialize, but having a strong biochemistry background will certainly not hurt me in the future.
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Thanks for the quick, and very helpful response!
I am not taking orgo because I found a summer job that I thought I would benefit more from than taking orgo.
I read the reviews about biomed courses, and although I like the contents, the course structures seem to be difficult to handle (specially 2bb3).
If I end up going to the normal program, do you think it would be such a terrible idea to take the first orgo first term? I heard anatomy is quite challenging, but I think I can put more effort into studying to do well in both courses...?
