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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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LIFESCI XL 7A
Cell and Molecular Biology
This first course in the pre-medical life science sequence provides an introduction to cell biology, biochemistry, and molecular biology.
LIFESCI XL 7B
Genetics, Evolution and Ecology
This second course in the pre-medical life science sequence provides an introduction to principles of evolution, Mendelian inheritance, and population genetics.
LIFESCI XL 7C
Physiology and Human Biology
This third course in the pre-medical life science sequence explains cells, organs, and the physiology of organ systems.
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.
MCD BIO X 405
Cancer Biology
This course explores the molecular and cellular biology of cancer and the current advances in therapy.
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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.