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Cell and Molecular Biology

Microscopic view of a cluster of cells.
LIFESCI XL 7A

This first course in the pre-medical life science sequence provides an introduction to cell biology, biochemistry, and molecular biology.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
5.0
Current Formats
Live Online
In Person
Cost
Starting at $1,175.00

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What you can learn.

Understand basic concepts of chemistry in analyzing biological molecules and cells
Evaluate nucleic acids as related to DNA and RNA
Recognize different kinds of DNA mutation and damage

About This Course

Introduction to basic principles of cell structure and cell biology, biochemistry, and molecular biology. P/NP or letter grading. Transferable for UC credit.

Spring 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
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Monday, Wednesday
Instructor:
Yao Wang
REG#
407854
Fee:
$1,175.00
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Notes

No meeting May 26, 2025.

Lecture only. The textbook and iClicker will be used throughout LIFESCI XL 7A, 7B and 7C. 

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 5, 2026 11:59:59 PM PST. Internet access required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Mar 30, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Discussion
Wed Apr 1, 2026
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Mon Apr 6, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Discussion
Wed Apr 8, 2026
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Mon Apr 13, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Discussion
Wed Apr 15, 2026
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Mon Apr 20, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Discussion
Wed Apr 22, 2026
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Mon Apr 27, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Discussion
Wed Apr 29, 2026
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Mon May 4, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Discussion
Wed May 6, 2026
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Mon May 11, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Discussion
Wed May 13, 2026
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Mon May 18, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Discussion
Wed May 20, 2026
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Mon May 25, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Discussion
Wed May 27, 2026
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Mon Jun 1, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Discussion
Wed Jun 3, 2026
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Lecture
Mon Jun 8, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
Discussion
Wed Jun 10, 2026
7:00PM PT - 8:30PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5252
-
Tuesday, Thursday
REG#
407853
Fee:
$1,175.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Remote Classroom
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Notes

Lecture only. The textbook will be used throughout  LIFESCI XL 7A, 7B, and 7C.

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 5, 2026 11:59:59 PM PST. Internet access required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Mar 31, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Apr 2, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Apr 7, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Apr 9, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Apr 14, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Apr 16, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Apr 21, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Apr 23, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Apr 28, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Apr 30, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 5, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu May 7, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 12, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu May 14, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 19, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu May 21, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue May 26, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu May 28, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jun 2, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jun 4, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jun 9, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom

Summer 2026 Schedule

Date
Details
Format
 
-
Tuesday, Thursday
REG#
408326
Fee:
$1,275.00
Live Onlineformat icon
Remote Classroom
Updating...
Notes

Lecture only. The textbook will be used throughout LIFESCI XL 7A, 7B and 7C.

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 28, 2026 11:59:59 PM PST. Internet access required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered. 

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jun 23, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jun 25, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jun 30, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jul 2, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 7, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jul 9, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 14, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jul 16, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 21, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jul 23, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jul 28, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Jul 30, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Aug 4, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Aug 6, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Aug 11, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Aug 13, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Aug 18, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Aug 20, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Aug 25, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
Discussion
Thu Aug 27, 2026
6:30PM PT - 7:45PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Sep 1, 2026
6:30PM PT - 9:30PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
Monday, Wednesday
REG#
408325
Fee:
$1,275.00
Live Onlineformat icon
UCLA
Updating...
Notes

Lecture only. The textbook will be used throughout LIFESCI XL 7A, 7B and 7C. 

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 28, 2026 11:59:59 PM PST. Internet access required.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered. 

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jun 22, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Discussion
Wed Jun 24, 2026
6:00PM PT - 7:15PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Lecture
Mon Jun 29, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Discussion
Wed Jul 1, 2026
6:00PM PT - 7:15PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Lecture
Mon Jul 6, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Discussion
Wed Jul 8, 2026
6:00PM PT - 7:15PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Lecture
Mon Jul 13, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Discussion
Wed Jul 15, 2026
6:00PM PT - 7:15PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Lecture
Mon Jul 20, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Discussion
Wed Jul 22, 2026
6:00PM PT - 7:15PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Lecture
Mon Jul 27, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Discussion
Wed Jul 29, 2026
6:00PM PT - 7:15PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Lecture
Mon Aug 3, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Discussion
Wed Aug 5, 2026
6:00PM PT - 7:15PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Lecture
Mon Aug 10, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Discussion
Wed Aug 12, 2026
6:00PM PT - 7:15PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Lecture
Mon Aug 17, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Discussion
Wed Aug 19, 2026
6:00PM PT - 7:15PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Lecture
Mon Aug 24, 2026
6:00PM PT - 9:00PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Discussion
Wed Aug 26, 2026
6:00PM PT - 7:15PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273
Discussion
Wed Sep 2, 2026
6:00PM PT - 7:15PM PT
UCLA
Boelter Hall 5273

This course applies toward the following programs

certificate Boost your academic foundation to pursue a career change, apply to a health/professional program or enhance your knowledge in the sciences. Earned credits in this rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program are transferable to UC and Cal State campuses, as well as other universities nationwide (some limitations may apply). Federal financial aid is available.

Boost your academic foundation to pursue a career change, apply to a health/professional program or enhance your knowledge in the sciences. Earned credits in this rigorous post-baccalaureate certificate program are transferable to UC and Cal State campuses, as well as other universities nationwide (some limitations may apply). Federal financial aid is available.