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Riana
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What high school classes should I take if I want to be a psychiatrist?
I want to get into a top college. I know colleges value AP classes more, but what classes specifically?
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Kimberly Gallahar
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Fazal Elahi
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Hello Riana
To prepare for a career as a psychiatrist, you should focus on the following high school classes:
1. **Biology**: A strong foundation in biology will help you understand the basics of human anatomy and physiology.
2. **Chemistry**: Essential for understanding the chemical processes of the brain and the effects of medications.
3. **Psychology**: If available, this can introduce you to concepts about human behavior and mental health.
4. **Mathematics**: Courses like algebra and statistics are helpful for research and medical studies.
5. **English**: Strong communication skills are important in both writing and speaking with patients.
6. **Health or Anatomy**: These courses offer a closer look at health sciences, including mental health.
7. **Social Studies**: Understanding history and culture can enhance your empathy and understanding of diverse populations.
Taking these courses will prepare you for the rigorous education required in medical school and psychiatry.
To prepare for a career as a psychiatrist, you should focus on the following high school classes:
1. **Biology**: A strong foundation in biology will help you understand the basics of human anatomy and physiology.
2. **Chemistry**: Essential for understanding the chemical processes of the brain and the effects of medications.
3. **Psychology**: If available, this can introduce you to concepts about human behavior and mental health.
4. **Mathematics**: Courses like algebra and statistics are helpful for research and medical studies.
5. **English**: Strong communication skills are important in both writing and speaking with patients.
6. **Health or Anatomy**: These courses offer a closer look at health sciences, including mental health.
7. **Social Studies**: Understanding history and culture can enhance your empathy and understanding of diverse populations.
Taking these courses will prepare you for the rigorous education required in medical school and psychiatry.
Karissa Helton
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Psychiatrists are medical doctors. To get into medical school you will need several science courses. You can take them when you get to college but many of the students you are competing against for admissions take the following classes in high school: AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based and AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based. I also recommend AP Phycology although it would only count as an elective when you get to college.
Review AP course descriptions at https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/courses
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