This program is perfect for…
- Career changers whose undergraduate major did not require math and science classes
- Students who want to improve their GPA to help their application stand out in the admissions process
- Students preparing for the MCAT
- Those wanting to study on a part-time or full-time basis to meet scheduling needs
- Students interested in taking individual courses and not the entire certificate program
- Networking opportunities with fellow students and instructors
What you can learn.
- UCLA curriculum recognized and respected by top medical and professional schools
- Rigorous and research-informed academic content
- Core disciplines of biology, chemistry, life sciences, math, and physics
- Wide variety of subjects in other science disciplines, humanities, or social sciences
What our certificates have done for our students.
85%
feel a certificate helped them enhance their careers
1 in 4
received a salary increase after starting a certificate program
50%
switched careers after completing a certificate program
85%
recommend a certificate program to others
Source: UCLA Extension Certificate Graduates Survey
Certificate Requirements
Your course of study can vary depending on how many courses you need to take. To complete the certificate, you must take 12 transfer-credit (XL) courses*. Nine of the courses must be chosen from the four core disciplines (a minimum of one course from each area) in:
- Group 1 - Chemistry
- Group 2 - Biological Sciences
- Group 3 - Math/Statistics
- Group 4 - Physics
View courses for these four core disciplines below.
The remaining courses can be selected from the disciplines above or students may choose up to three psychology, sociology or language courses, which may be required (or strongly recommended) for admission to many medical and health professional schools.
*Courses must have XL in the course number.
The Pre-Medical and General Science Studies Certificate qualifies for federal student aid.
In order to meet the requirements, students must establish candidacy in the certificate program, be enrolled in the certificate program for the entire quarter in which you are receiving aid, and must be enrolled in required courses for your program.
View the gainful employment disclosure for the Pre-Medical and General Sciences Certificate
Courses
Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.
Group 1 - Chemistry
Choose at least one course from the list below.
Group 2 - Biological Sciences
Choose at least one course from the list below.
Group 3 - Math/Statistics
Choose at least one course from the list below.
Group 4 - Physics
Choose at least one course from the list below.
Estimated Cost Breakdown
All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.
**Federal Financial Aid Gainful Employment Disclosures
The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. This information includes program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; occupational profiles; on time completion rate; and for the most recent award year: the number of students who have completed the program, the number of students who complete the program within the estimated duration, the job placement rate, and the median Title IV and private loan debt incurred by those who complete the program. For gainful employment information for this program, visit our Financial Aid page.
University of California, Los Angeles Undergraduate Certificate in Pre Medical and General Sciences
- This program is designed to be completed in two years.
- This program will cost $16,595.00 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.
- Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $9,500.00 of debt.
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/.
Updated: June 28, 2019
The Certificate in Pre-Medical and General Science Studies is approved for international students (F-1 student visa).
International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting test scores from either TOEFL, IELTS or iTEP. Some applicants may be exempt from this requirement if certain criteria are met.
English language proficiency (minimum*):
- TOEFL iBT: 83
- IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall
- iTEP Academic-Plus: 4.5
*Admitted international students whose test scores are below 100 on TOEFL iBT, 7.0 on the IELTS Academic, or 5.1 on the iTEP Academic-Plus will be required to take 1-2 supplemental English as a Second Language courses.
Learn more:
I graduated from Brown in May 2015 but I was not able to complete all of my requirements for medical school. UCLA Extension has opened that door for me. I knew that I could not afford a traditional post-baccalaureate program and thus, UCLA Extension has been a great opportunity. By allowing me to select only the courses I need, I have been able to save money and also take the necessary steps to get closer to my goals. The small class sizes have allowed me to be more confident to ask for help from my professors and my grades have reflected that.
Camila Salazar
