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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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Sciences

Courses

M PHARM X 401

Introduction to Pharmacology

This course is an introduction to the mechanisms underlying the action of various classes of drugs and their receptor targets in the body.
BIOL CH X 401

Introduction to Protein Structure: From Disease to Therapy

In this course, an introduction to protein and nucleic acid structures is delivered through various lectures, as well as exploring the relationship between protein structures and common human pathologies.
MIMG XL 101

Introductory Microbiology

Historical foundations of microbiology; introduction to bacterial structure, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and ecology.
MIMG XL 102

Introductory Virology

This course explores the viral world and its diversity along with its role in epidemic diseases and cancer.
NURSING X 400

Medical Terminology

This course covers principles of medical terminologies through word roots, abbreviations, and related anatomy and body systems. Students develop medical vocabulary applicable to all specialties of medicine.
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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.

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Architecture & Interior Design Open House

ARCH 700

Learn how our Interior Design Certificate program can prepare you for an exciting career in interior design and help you reach your personal and…

Thursday 6:00PM - 7:30PM PT
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409594
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The Pre-Medical and General Sciences Certificate Virtual Open House

BIOLGY 701

Learn how our program can help you achieve your pre-health goals in this informative, interactive session that includes an opportunity for general…

Monday 12:00PM - 1:00PM PT
REG#
411095
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Horticulture & Gardening Information Session

BIOLGY 751
Attend a virtual information session about the certificates and specializations available in the Horticulture & Gardening program.
Thursday 6:00PM - 7:00PM PT
REG#
410815
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Horticultural Therapy Course Series Information and Q&A

BIOLGY 753
Join us for a free virtual horticultural therapy information session.
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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
Karen Haney
REG#
410816
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Construction Management Information Session

C&EE 777
This webinar is ideal for professionals looking to enter or advance in the construction management field, including engineers, architects, tradespeople, and project…
Wednesday 12:00PM - 1:00PM PT
REG#
411111
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Thursday 12:00PM - 1:00PM PT
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411112
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