Pre-Health Postbacc

This program is perfect for

Career changers and academic enhancers preparing for medical school admission
Learners seeking comprehensive, hands-on support and mentorship throughout the application process
Individuals requiring flexible, hybrid learning formats aligned with varied schedules and backgrounds

Science courses for aspiring health professionals

University of California postbaccalaureate-level courses

Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the country, adding about 1.9 million jobs annually.

This Pre-Health Postbaccalaureate series provides flexible, individualized courses for aspiring healthcare professionals who are ready to take the next step in their career plans.

Whether you are interested in medicine, dentistry, or other health allied fields, this is a cost-effective program to complete your science prerequisites and improve your overall GPA.

Our students

This series is perfect for students who have earned an undergraduate degree and wish to complete or strengthen prerequisites for admission to health professional schools.

Note: UC Santa Cruz undergraduates should follow the requirements of their major at the main campus.

Additional science courses

Don’t see the class you are looking for below? UCSC is partnering with UCLA to offer additional science courses.

See additional science courses offered for your convenience.

Learn more about our Premed Postbacc program.

Courses

Program Requirements

Requirements vary depending on your individual needs.

See The Syllabus Library

Biology
Title	units	Fall	Spring	Winter
Development and Physiology	5.0		Live-Online, Final Exam
Biochemistry	5.0	Live-Online, Final Exam
Cell and Molecular Biology	5.0			Live-Online, Final Exam
Ecology and Evolution	5.0

Chemistry
Title	units	Fall	Winter
Organic Chemistry II Lab	2.0
General Chemistry II Lab	2.0
General Chemistry III Lab	2.0
Organic Chemistry I	5.0
General Chemistry III	5.0	Live-Online, Final Exam
General Chemistry II	5.0	Live-Online, Final Exam
General Chemistry I	5.0		Live-Online, Final Exam
Organic Chemistry I Lab	2.0
Organic Chemistry II	5.0

Biology

Development and Physiology

BIOL.X001_B

$1,200

John Tat

Apr. 6 - Jun. 22, Monday, 5:30pm - 9:30pm

Live-Online

Details

BIOL.X001_B.(3)

Schedule

Date	Start Time	End Time	Meeting Type	Location
Mon, 04-06-2026	5:30pm	9:30pm	Live-Online	REMOTE
Mon, 04-13-2026	5:30pm	9:30pm	Live-Online	REMOTE
Mon, 04-20-2026	5:30pm	9:30pm	Live-Online	REMOTE
Mon, 04-27-2026	5:30pm	9:30pm	Live-Online	REMOTE
Mon, 05-04-2026	5:30pm	9:30pm	Live-Online	REMOTE
Mon, 05-11-2026	5:30pm	9:30pm	Live-Online	REMOTE
Mon, 05-18-2026	5:30pm	9:30pm	Live-Online	REMOTE
Mon, 06-01-2026	5:30pm	9:30pm	Live-Online	REMOTE
Mon, 06-08-2026	5:30pm	9:30pm	Live-Online	REMOTE
Mon, 06-15-2026	5:30pm	9:30pm	Live-Online	REMOTE
Mon, 06-22-2026	5:30pm	9:30pm	Final Exam	REMOTE

This course is offered in an online synchronous format. Students are required to log in through Canvas at the scheduled start time and participate via Zoom for the duration of each meeting.

Weeks 1-10 will consist of three hours of lecture and one hour of discussion per week. Information regarding the final week and exam will be provided by the instructor. Textbook requirements will also be announced by the instructor.

Access to the course site and materials in Canvas will be available approximately 24 hours prior to the published start date. There will be no meeting on May 25, 2026

Required Textbook:
Human Physiology, 16th edition, by Stuart Fox and Krista Rompolski.
ISBN/ASIN: 9781264354726

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Prerequisites / Skills Needed

Skills Needed:

Cell and Molecular BiologyAn equivalent course may also meet the prerequisite. This course is intended for postbaccalaureate students. UCSC undergraduates should follow their major's course requirements.

Spring

Biochemistry

BIOL.X100

$1,200 (Estimated Cost)