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Overview
As access to medical schools and professional health programs becomes more competitive, strong coursework preparation is essential for success. The UCLA Extension Pre-Medical and General Science Studies Certificate program was designed to provides the tools, resources and support to help students:
- Build a solid academic background in biology, chemistry, physics and other essential math and sciences
- Prepare for the MCAT, medical/dental/pharmacy school applications and other graduate-level health programs
- Strengthen their medical school applications with high-quality coursework
- Complete the prerequisites for pursuing various health care-related career paths
What you can learn.
- Cover UCLA curriculum, which is recognized and respected by top medical and professional schools
- Study core disciplines of biology, chemistry, life sciences, math and physics
- Discuss rigorous and research-informed academic content
- Sample a wide variety of subjects in other science disciplines, the humanities and social sciences
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biochemistry: DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis
- Biochemistry: Biosynthetic and Energy Metabolism and Its Regulation
- General Chemistry for Life Scientists
- Structure of Organic Molecules
- Organic Reactions and Pharmaceuticals
- Genetics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Duolingo English Test 115
TOEFL® IBT 80
IELTS 6.5
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Credits
48 alternative credits
quarter units
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Los Angeles, United States
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences General Studies View 7 other Short Courses in General Studies in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GRE® 140 (verbal)
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 115
TOEFL® IBT 80
IELTS 6.5
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- 98 accuracy using real exam data
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Personal and emergency contact information
- Start year and quarter
- Representative Information — if you are working with a representative, agency, or a UCLA Extension university partner on your application
- Why UCLA Extension? We are excited to get to know you better! Answer a few brief questions about why you chose UCLA Extension and what you hope to accomplish with us.
- Academic information and supporting documents
- Acknowledgments of policy statements
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents15000 USD / full≈ 15000 USD / full - Out-of-State15000 USD / full≈ 15000 USD / full
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State15000 USD / full≈ 15000 USD / full
Additional Details
Estimated tuition. International fees not included. Besides tuition, international students also have to pay:
- First quarter $3,850
- Each subsequent quarter $2,850
Living costs
Los Angeles
United States
1520 - 2570 USD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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