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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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Courses
MIMG XL 100L
Microbiology Laboratory for Professional Schools
Designed for non-majors, this course emphasizes experimental techniques to cultivate and characterize bacteria.
MCD BIO XL 144
Molecular Biology of Cellular Processes and Experimental Applications of Theory
This course presents the fundamentals of modern molecular biology from the perspectives of known mechanisms as well as theoretical perspectives used in laboratories.
PHYSCI X 435
Neurophysiology: How the Brain Thinks
Learn the molecular, cellular, and circuitry mechanisms that underlie the functioning of the mammalian nervous system, especially the human brain.
BIOLGY X 480.31
Observing Animals: Behavioral Studies in Zoos
This course introduces methods and techniques of studying animal behavior. Topics include techniques of organizing and collecting data and accurately assessing and describing behavior. This course takes place at the LA Zoo.
CHEM XL 14D
Organic Reactions and Pharmaceuticals
This course is the conclusion of the organic chemistry series. This course is geared towards pre-medical and pre-health students and is the fourth and final course in the general and organic chemistry series.
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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.