Masters in biology , but I have been out of school for a long time

[BioguySC]

I'm certain this post will sound stupid, but please bear with me. I graduated with a Bachelors in biology and a minor in chemistry back in 2007. Since then I have worked a few non science-related jobs until I discovered Medical laboratory science. I got a certification and have worked in a couple of hospital labs for over 5 years now. I'm thinking about getting my masters so I can teach as an adjunct at a university. I have always wanted to do it. I also may want to get a Phd someday. I work full time and have looked at several masters programs online. I did not take Calculus or physics in school and they all seem to require them as prerequisites. Should I spend time taking these courses before applying or will they overlook them?

[rising_star]

You definitely need to take calculus and physics as prerequisites and you should take them before applying. Without them, your application may not even be considered.

[Crafter]

I think that your time out of school should not be an issue. Specially since you have been working in the field you intend to specialize in.

 

Regarding calculus and physics.... email the program coordinator and ask if the prerequisites are a hard requirement or they can be waived (somehow, maybe if you took other relevant courses?). Depending on the program you are applying to, not ALL schools have calculus and physics as hard requirements. If the requirement can not be waived, then take calculus and physics before applying.

[ilovelab]

I'm certain this post will sound stupid, but please bear with me. I graduated with a Bachelors in biology and a minor in chemistry back in 2007. Since then I have worked a few non science-related jobs until I discovered Medical laboratory science. I got a certification and have worked in a couple of hospital labs for over 5 years now. I'm thinking about getting my masters so I can teach as an adjunct at a university. I have always wanted to do it. I also may want to get a Phd someday. I work full time and have looked at several masters programs online. I did not take Calculus or physics in school and they all seem to require them as prerequisites. Should I spend time taking these courses before applying or will they overlook them?

If you have to take physics/calc take it at your local JC. Its going to be way cheaper than a full blow 4 year school. The adcom's not going to care where you took it. Plus maybe the JC has night classes where you can take it after work.