certificate

Pre-Medical and General Science Studies

Our rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program provides a structured academic preparation for those planning to apply to health professional programs including medical, dental, veterinary, nursing, pharmacy, physician assistant, and physical therapy, among others. Earned credits are transferable to UC and Cal State University campuses, plus many universities nationwide (some limitations may apply).

Financial aid is available.

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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

Certificate requirements

Your course of study can vary depending on how many courses you need to take. This certificate requires completion of 12 transfer-credit (XL) courses, totaling at least 48 units. Nine of the 12 XL courses must be chosen from the four core disciplines of:

Chemistry
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology; Life Sciences; Microbiology Immunology and Molecular Genetics; Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology; Integrative Biology and Physiology
Mathematics and Statistics
Physics

Students must choose at least one course in each of the four discipline areas. The remaining three may be transfer-credit (XL) courses in other science, humanities, or social sciences disciplines.

Choose at least nine of the 12 courses from the four core discipline groups below:

What our certificates have done for our students.

85%

feel a certificate helped them enhance their careers

1 out of 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

Courses

Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.

Required

Group 1 - Chemistry

Choose at least one course from the list below.

Biochemistry: Introduction to Structure, Enzymes, and Metabolism

CHEM XL 153A

Biochemistry: DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis

CHEM XL 153B

Biochemistry: Biosynthetic and Energy Metabolism and Its Regulation

CHEM XL 153C

Atomic and Molecular Structure, Equilibria, Acids, and Bases

CHEM XL 14A

Thermodynamics, Electrochemistry, Kinetics, and Organic Chemistry

CHEM XL 14B

General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

CHEM XL 14BL

Structure of Organic Molecules

CHEM XL 14C

General and Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

CHEM XL 14CL

Organic Reactions and Pharmaceuticals

CHEM XL 14D

Group 2 - Biological Sciences

Choose at least one course from the list below.

Introduction to Human Anatomy

PHYSCI XL 13

Introduction to Human Physiology

PHYSCI XL 3

Microbiology Laboratory for Professional Schools

MIMG XL 100L

Introductory Virology

MIMG XL 102

Microbiology for Nonmajors

MIMG XL 6

Developmental Biology

MCD BIO XL 138

Molecular Biology of Cellular Processes and Experimental Applications of Theory

MCD BIO XL 144

Introduction to Cell Biology

MCD BIO XL 100

Introduction to Laboratory and Scientific Methodology

LIFESCI XL 23L

Genetics

LIFESCI XL 4

Cell and Molecular Biology

LIFESCI XL 7A

Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology

LIFESCI XL 7B

Physiology and Human Biology

LIFESCI XL 7C

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Group 3 - Math/Statistics

Choose at least one course from the list below.

Introduction to Statistical Reasoning

STATS XL 10

Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences

STATS XL 13

Precalculus

MATH XL 1

Differential and Integral Calculus

MATH XL 31A

Integration and Infinite Series

MATH XL 31B

Group 4 - Physics

Choose at least one course from the list below.

Physics

PHYSICS XL 10

Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Mechanics and Energy

PHYSICS XL 5A

Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Thermodynamics, Fluids, Waves, Light, and Optics

PHYSICS XL 5B

Physics for Life Sciences Majors: Electricity, Magnetism, and Modern Physics

PHYSICS XL 5C

Estimated Cost Breakdown

All courses in this program are paid for individually. 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.

Application & Candidacy Fee

95.00

Estimated Program Tuition

15000.00

Estimated program textbook/materials

1500.00

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*The Application & Candidacy Fee establishes your candidacy in the program for a period of time covering normal progress toward completion and may allow you to access a variety of program benefits.

Internships Available

Visa Requirement Applicable

Yes

VA Benefit Eligible

Yes

Financial Aid

Yes

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**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.

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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.

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