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Healthcare bound? Get the prerequisites you need.
Health-career bound? Need life science, chemistry, physics, molecular biology, or microbiology courses? Fulfill pre-medical or pre-health requisites and qualify to apply for Federal Financial Aid.*
UCLA Extension’s transfer credit courses satisfy requirements for students interested in applying to professional schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, physician assistant, physical therapy, and more.
Students can enroll in individual courses or the Pre-Medical and General Science Studies Certificate.
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PHYSICS XL 5A
Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and Energy
This is the first course in pre-medical physics sequence, which discusses the statics and dynamics of forces, motion and energy.
PHYSICS XL 5B
Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Thermodynamics, Fluids, Waves, Light and Optics
This is the second course in the pre-medical physics sequence, which provides an introduction to thermal properties of fluids, sound, light, waves and optics.
LIFESCI XL 7C
Physiology and Human Biology
This third course in the pre-medical life science sequence explains cells, organs, and the physiology of organ systems.
PHYSCI X 410
Pulmonary Physiology
This course explores pulmonary physiology at the molecular, cellular, and system level to understand the respiratory system of the human body.
CHEM 825
Skin Care Ingredient Series for Cosmetic Professionals: Part I
Beauty professionals from all genres and areas of expertise will find this course essential for understanding ingredient technologies and U.S. regulations – regardless of scientific background.
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Pre-Med and General Sciences Studies
Virtual Open House
Learn how our certificate program can help you achieve your pre-health goals in this informative, interactive session that includes an opportunity for general advising.