Online Medical Classes

Due to medical condition, I am at home for the next couple of years. Online course to help with pre-med?

After suffering through an illness, I am recovering at home. I will probably be recovering for the next couple of years. I do not wish to wait around and be idle, however. I would like to further my education. I am very interested in medicine and I am considering that as a career. What steps could I take now that could help me in the future with this goal? I am aware of the labs associated with many science classes, so what could I do in order to start my education from home and not get scammed? I have many interests, but this one is at the forefront. Could a possible major-switch be considered later on? What steps should I take for that? Please help! I hate to waste away my life when I could be learning, absorbing information that could help others in the future.

Public Comments

1. Many state universities offer online or distant learning programs. Avoid the online for profit schools, as their classes are not accepted at most universities. Do not attempt to take any of the prerequisite courses for medical school online. Medical schools, in general, don't like online courses, but won't accept a prereq course taken online--you'll find many schools state this on their web site. You need to work with your specific school to develop your curriculum. Depending on your Major, it's quite possible that you can complete your entire program on line. Normally, there is a required presence on campus for at least some of the credits, but you may get a waiver due to medical issues. The availability of a Post-baccalauerate program should also be a consideration, assuming you have recovered sufficiently to attend in-class courses by then.