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Application Deadlines
Applications to the Pre-Health Professions Certificate program are reviewed on a rolling basis; apply at any time! However, priority is given to applications that are received by these deadlines:
- Fall 2025: April 23, 2025
Admission Requirements
To qualify for the Pre-Health Professions Certificate program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- A nonscience-related bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 units completed
Admission to the program requires successful completion of the following prerequisite courses:
- MATH 125: Pre-Calculus with a grade of at least a C (2.0)
- If you are missing Pre-Calculus, you can be admitted with the condition of completing the two-week PHPC Math Bootcamp offered in the summer OR an equivalent course from a regionally accredited institution
- CHEM 101: Preparatory Chemistry OR CHEM 105: General, Organic, and Biochemistry for Life with a minimum grade of C (2.0)
Connect with a Specialist
Set up an appointment with your enrollment specialist to learn how you can take advantage of the Pre-Health Professions Certificate program.
Sujeith Ordonez, M.A.
Senior Outreach & Recruitment Specialist
´ó·¢ Extended Learning
(760) 750-8454
Funding Options
The pre-health professions certificate program is eligible for financial aid through unsubsidized federal loans during the first year only.
Visit the funding page or call 760-750-4850 to learn more about your funding options. Active-duty military, veterans and dependents should visit the military services page or call 760-750-8705.
Program Costs
Finish the Pre-Health Professions Certificate program in just five semesters, with guaranteed class availability to keep your educational journey on track. The program consists of 50 units, priced at $530 per unit.
Invest In Your Future: A Breakdown of Your Educational Journey's Cost
| Semester | Units | Subtotal* |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester 1 | 12 | $6,360 |
| Spring Semester 1 | 11 | $5,830 |
| Summer Semester | 5 | $2,650 |
| Fall Semester 2 | 12 | $6,360 |
| Spring Semester 2 | 10 | $5,300 |
| Total | 50 | $26,500 |
*Not all university semester fees are included in this table—see the comprehensive breakdown of Extended Learning fees. Semester tuition subtotals are based on a sample program sequence. All quoted tuition rates are based on previous academic years and are subject to change without notice.
Courses
This program has a set schedule of courses that you are expected to follow as part of your cohort. You can view all course descriptions on the . If you have been admitted or have applied and believe you have previously completed equivalent coursework, you may request to bypass specific courses in the program by submitting the Course Equivalency Review Request Form.
Year One
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| BIOL 210: Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology + Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 150: General Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 150L: General Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| MATH 132: Survey of Calculus | 3 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| BIOL 211/211L: Introduction to Organismal and Population Biology and Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 160: General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 175: General Chemistry Lab II - Pre-Health | 1 |
| MATH 242: Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
Schedule is subject to change without advance notice.
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| CHEM 201: Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 201L: Organic Chemistry Lab | 2 |
Year Two
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| CHEM 341: General Biochemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 202: Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 202L: Organic Chemistry Lab | 2 |
| PHYS 101/101L: Introduction to Physics I and Lab | 4 |
| Course | Units |
|---|---|
| BIOL 328: Human Heredity | 3 |
| BIOL 321: Human Physiology | 3 |
| PHYS 102: Introduction to Physics II and Lab | 4 |
Non-Cohort Course Options
If you are not a member of the Pre-Health Professions cohort but wish to enroll in select pre-health courses, you can register for the courses listed below. Additional sections of classes may be offered based on student demand, and course offerings will vary each semester depending on space availability.
This option is available for:
- Students matriculated into the university but not part of the pre-health professions cohort
- Students who are not matriculated into the university and cannot participate in the
pre-health professions cohort
| Spring 2025 Non-Cohort Courses | Block | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 328 - Human Heredity | Full block | |
| BIOL 321 - Human Physiology | Full block | |
| PHYS 102/L - Intro to Phys II | Full block | |
| MATH 242 - Intro to Statistics | Full block | |
| BIOL 211/L - Intro to Org/Pop Bio | Full block |
Non-cohort courses for 2025 will be updated when they are available.
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