Hi,
I am a 36-year-old middle school administrator looking to change careers into medicine. I have a bachelor’s degree in business and a master’s degree in educational administration, and I am currently working on a doctorate in leadership. I know it sounds crazy, but I have wanted to go to medical school since high school, and I started taking chemistry and biology classes in 2021 to begin taking the prereqs.
I need advice on how I can knock out the science pre reqs.
My current options:
- Knock them out at a local community college. Downside is it is in person and it would take longer due to class times conflicting with the work schedule. It is the cheapest way to go.
- DIY with a school like Portage, Doane, UC Extension, or another school. This is expensive ($1000 per class), but the flexibility of when you can start is better than community college.
- UNE Online postbacc program. This seems like the best option because it is all online, including labs.It wouldn’t conflict with my work schedule.
I know online labs are frowned upon, but working full-time and attending classes in person is hard, especially where I live in the desert. If anyone has advice, I would greatly appreciate it. I am stuck in neutral at them moment.
Thanks!