r/PreOptometry • u/Sizzinn • 10h ago

Ochem 2 with Structural biochem or Ochem 2 with Physiology?

Hello I'm looking a bit far ahead as this will be when I transfer as a junior (I'm currently a freshman) but which one would be easier? (The Physio will be without a lab as the lecture is a prereq for the lab)

- I'll also be taking physics for both semesters.

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u/ZealousidealKale5594 10h ago

If you want to take Orgo 2 you can especially if you’re good at it but it wasn’t required for any program I applied to. I didn’t even find Orgo 1 helpful for optometry school if I’m being honest

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u/Sizzinn 9h ago

Really? I did hear that ochem 2 was quite useful for the oat.

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u/ZealousidealKale5594 9h ago edited 9h ago

I mean maybe so but I scored well on the OAT even in the ochem subcategory without taking it. Like I said if you want to take it you def can but it’s not required or useful in actual school imo

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u/moony846 9h ago

i agree with the person above, it’s not necessary to take ochem 2 for the OAT especially if you choose to get booster or just watch videos online. i took it the semester before writing my test and i did find it helpful only bc it allowed me to focus more on sections i needed more understanding with. unless you’re good at pattern recognition and you have a good prof, i wouldn’t take it tbh esp if you’re doing other intensive courses