General Chemistry for Life Scientists I
General Chemistry for Life Scientists I
This course provides an introduction to physical and general chemistry and is geared towards pre-medical and pre-health students. This course is the first course in the general and organic chemistry series.
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Winter 2026 Schedule
Not open for credit to students with credit for CHEM 11A or 20A. This is the first chemistry course in the sequence for premedical and other pre-allied health studies.
Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.
Enrollment deadline: January 11, 2026 11:59PM. Visitors not permitted. Internet access required. Materials required.
Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.
Boelter Hall 5419
Boelter Hall 5419
Boelter Hall 5419
Boelter Hall 5419
Boelter Hall 5419
Boelter Hall 5419
Boelter Hall 5419
Boelter Hall 5419
Boelter Hall 5419
Boelter Hall 5419
Not open for credit to students with credit for CHEM 11A or 20A. This is the first chemistry course in the sequence for premedical and other pre-allied health studies.
Fulfills in part the UCLA General Education requirement for Physical Sciences.
Enrollment deadline: January 11, 2026 11:59PM. Internet access required. Materials required.
Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.
This course applies toward the following programs
Post-Baccalaureate in Pre-Nursing Studies
Complete rigorous math and science courses to prepare to apply for accelerated undergraduate nursing programs or entry-level M.S. studies.
Pre-Medical and General Science Studies
Boost your academic foundation to pursue a career change, apply to a health/professional program or enhance your knowledge in the sciences. Earned credits in this rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program are transferable to UC and Cal State campuses, as well as other universities nationwide (some limitations may apply). Federal financial aid is available.