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UC Premed Academic Courses

Online, on-demand University of California science courses

We've collaborated with UCLA Extension to offer University of California online science courses essential for medical school applications. Through this unique partnership, students in our program access science courses via the UCLA Extension website. Be sure to fill out our intake form to secure your spot.

 

Step #1: Begin the enrollment process.

 

Fall Quarter 2024

Enrollment is open now for courses that begin Sept. 23, 2024.

Available Science Courses

This is a partial list of related offerings. Please let us know if you are looking for another course.

  • General Chemistry for Life Scientists I & II
  • Structure of Organic Molecules
  • Organic Reactions and Pharmaceuticals
  • Biochemistry:
  • Introduction to Structure, Enzymes, and Metabolism.
  • DNA, RNA, and Protein Synthesis
  • Biosynthetic and Energy Metabolism and Its Regulation
  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Genetics, Evolution, and Ecology
  • Physiology and Human Biology

  • Introduction to Cell Biology
  • Developmental Biology
  • Molecular Biology of Cellular Processes, Experimental Apps of Theory
  • Microbiology for Nonmajors
  • Introductory Virology
  • Introduction to Human Physiology
  • Introduction to Human Anatomy
  • Precalculus
  • Differential and Integral Calculus
  • Integration and Infinite Series
  • Introduction to Statistical Reasoning
  • Introduction to Statistical Methods for Life and Health Sciences
  • Mechanics and Energy
  • Thermodynamics, Fluids, Light, Optics
  • Electricity, Magnetism, and Modern Physics
  • Introductory Psychology
  • Psychological Statistics
  • Principles of Behavioral Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
 

Thank you for your interest in enrolling in science courses through our partnership with UCLA Extension. To get started, please follow these steps:

Create and manage your UCSC Extension account

Your UCSC Extension account helps us provide personalized support, gives you access to additional resources, including information about our new postbacc offerings, and allows us to track your progress.

  1. Visit UCSC Extension.
  2. Select “Create my new student account”
  3. Follow the prompts to set up your account.

Enroll in UCLA Extension courses

  1. Explore Courses
    Access the UCLA Extension science courses to find remote science courses.
  2. Register in your desired course.
    1. Click on the course link to review the schedule and other course information.
    2. Click “Enroll” to add the course to your cart.
    3. Proceed to “Checkout” to complete your registration.

Questions?

For questions about science courses, schedules, or prerequisites, email hss@uclaextension.edu. Use the subject line:

  • “Last name, First name: UCSC Extension Science Course Question.”

All UCLA Extension courses are managed by UCLA Extension. For course details, registration, and policies, refer to their website.

Pre-Advising

If you would like to discuss your course plans or receive guidance, you can request a pre-advising session by emailing us at postbacc@ucsc.edu. Please let us know your plan to take UCLA Extension courses so we can better assist you.

Sincerely,

Premed Postbacc Team
UCSC Silicon Valley Extension

 
 

   

Learn more

 
Return to the Premed Postbaccalaureate program page.