Online Prereqs

[BonnieBlue88]

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First off, I understand that online prerequisites are not ideal, I understand that this will have an impact on my application strength; however I have contacted the admissions departments at a number of schools that I am interested in an have received a great majority that are open to the idea of online prerequisites and some even recommended programs that their schools have matriculated students from before. While completing such online is not ideal it is the only option I have for the foreseeable future so in the sake of not putting off these prerequisites any longer.

I have read countless posts on this website and others concerning this topic and have read about the successes of other who have completed some/most of their prereqs online, with a vast majority of posters recommending UNE or Doane which both offer online science prereqs.

Anyone here have experience with either? I understand that both programs advertise their prices however are there additional hidden fees, such as texts or lab kits? Did anyone take two or more of these courses simultaneously?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Andhereiam1]

Currently in the same boat, taking all online pre-reqs due to both the pandemic and my current job and schedule. So far I've taken Gen Chem I and Bio I through UNE and am currently halfway through Gen Chem II and Bio II through UNE. Overall I'd say the courses are rigorous but certainly not impossible to do two at a time, even with a full time job. Though admittedly taking two has eaten up a lot of my free time.

 

[DocJanItor]

Not an adcom but there will be almost no one in the next 2-4 years who doesn't have some or all of their prereqs done online. Honestly, the stigma of online classes is eroding and needs to be dropped at this point; we're living in a new world where online classes, once relatively rare, will represent a significant and growing portion of the educational system for a majority of non-skills based professions. Most of my SMP and pre-clinical years were done from the comfort of my own home watching Sketchy, B&B, and others.

 

[Wintered]

Currently in the same boat, taking all online pre-reqs due to both the pandemic and my current job and schedule. So far I've taken Gen Chem I and Bio I through UNE and am currently halfway through Gen Chem II and Bio II through UNE. Overall I'd say the courses are rigorous but certainly not impossible to do two at a time, even with a full time job. Though admittedly taking two has eaten up a lot of my free time.

How was your experience with UNE? Thinking about doing some of my pre-reqs there. I saw a lot of one star reviews, but it was difficult to discern if they were just dropped and dissatisfied students. After doing some research, there are a few that did all of their pre-reqs at UNE and eventually matriculated.

 

[jliv713]

Hi everyone! I previously took several online prerequisite courses through UNE, and also did my undergraduate degree there. I will be starting PA school at UNE in May.

If anyone has questions about the micro, anatomy, physiology, or biochem prerequisites, just let me know.

Also, I actually have two of the required webcams that you need for exams for the online courses. If anyone wants one, feel free to reach out. I would send it to you for free, since my priority is to just get rid of them now that I no longer need them. 🙂

 

[lucy1234]

Hi everyone! I previously took several online prerequisite courses through UNE, and also did my undergraduate degree there. I will be starting PA school at UNE in May.

If anyone has questions about the micro, anatomy, physiology, or biochem prerequisites, just let me know.

Also, I actually have two of the required webcams that you need for exams for the online courses. If anyone wants one, feel free to reach out. I would send it to you for free, since my priority is to just get rid of them now that I no longer need them. 🙂

Hello,

For the Micro and the physiology classes, how many exams/quizzes are there? Are they proctored as well as the final exam and is it an open book test? I have never taken any classes with them before and am considering it. Please let me know. I would greatly appreciate it.

 

[jliv713]

Hello,

For the Micro and the physiology classes, how many exams/quizzes are there? Are they proctored as well as the final exam and is it an open book test? I have never taken any classes with them before and am considering it. Please let me know. I would greatly appreciate it.

Hi!

Off the top of my head, I don't remember exactly the number of tests, however I will log into my Blackboard account as soon as I can (I guess it is being fixed currently) and review the syllabi so that I can give you a better idea.

In the meantime, in case time is of the essence for prereqs or anything like that, I will say that both physiology and micro had a mix of proctored and un-proctored tests. I also took the micro class with the lab, and there was a lab final as well, which was proctored. Every class I took through the online UNE program was like this. Typically you will have small, un-proctored quizzes, as well as un-proctored unit/module exams, and then bigger tests that are proctored. For example, midterms and finals are always proctored in my experience. For all the classes I took, including micro and physiology, many exam questions are pulled straight from the chapter quizzes and unit/module tests.

I think these classes are usually fair with the grading, and reasonable in terms of expectations and manageability, but you definitely have to be self-motivated, since there is not much guidance, and the instructors are pretty hit or miss when it comes to accessibility. For example, the micro professor was unbelievable, but the physiology professor was practically nowhere to be seen. I did the micro class in about 8 weeks, and the physiology class in about 14 weeks, and got A's in both. Mind you, I busted my butt to get the classes done in this time frame, but it basically just goes to show that you definitely can do it if you need to.

Again, I'll add an update here once I am able to see the course materials again, and I'll let you know how many tests there were for each of those classes. If there are other questions, as well, let me know!

 

[lucy1234]

Hi!

Off the top of my head, I don't remember exactly the number of tests, however I will log into my Blackboard account as soon as I can (I guess it is being fixed currently) and review the syllabi so that I can give you a better idea.

In the meantime, in case time is of the essence for prereqs or anything like that, I will say that both physiology and micro had a mix of proctored and un-proctored tests. I also took the micro class with the lab, and there was a lab final as well, which was proctored. Every class I took through the online UNE program was like this. Typically you will have small, un-proctored quizzes, as well as un-proctored unit/module exams, and then bigger tests that are proctored. For example, midterms and finals are always proctored in my experience. For all the classes I took, including micro and physiology, many exam questions are pulled straight from the chapter quizzes and unit/module tests.

I think these classes are usually fair with the grading, and reasonable in terms of expectations and manageability, but you definitely have to be self-motivated, since there is not much guidance, and the instructors are pretty hit or miss when it comes to accessibility. For example, the micro professor was unbelievable, but the physiology professor was practically nowhere to be seen. I did the micro class in about 8 weeks, and the physiology class in about 14 weeks, and got A's in both. Mind you, I busted my butt to get the classes done in this time frame, but it basically just goes to show that you definitely can do it if you need to.

Again, I'll add an update here once I am able to see the course materials again, and I'll let you know how many tests there were for each of those classes. If there are other questions, as well, let me know!

Thank you for the response! Much appreciated!