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AspiringDoc6

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I'm finishing up at UCSD this September, and trying to decide which post-bacc route to take. My basic science courses are outdated (and I need to bump up my GPA). I'm graduating with a dual-degree in human biology and global public health.

Would admissions prefer that I take my courses at UCSD, or does this really matter as long as it's at a four-year university? I'm considering starting courses at UCSD this fall to get started, but still apply to formal programs. If all else fails, I can take the courses at UC but receive no financial aid (and deal with the difficulty of getting into lab courses).

Any advice would be appreciated.