UCLA Extension Program in Certificate Program in Introductory Science

[DRTOBE1]

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Has anyone has any experience in the Certificate Program in Introductory Science at UCLA? DO you have any information concerning this program? Is there financial aid/housing available with this program?

Ill tell you a bit about myself.

I have a B.S. in Kinesiology from UIUC and a M.S in Exercise Physiology from EIU. I have been working in the field as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist at a medical facility for the last 2 years. I have been offered a full time position as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist in Nuclear Medicine at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles.

For my B.S. I have a horrible gpa of 2.3 and M.S. gpa of 3.5. I need to fullfill most of the science pre reqs. I have applied to CSU-LA for a second bac in Bio and post bac programs at Northwestern, Loyola and Roosevelt in Chicago.

What do you think my chances are for ANY of these schools. Please help! 😕

 

[AlphaKi]

That program has open admissions. All you have to do is pay. I called the admissions lady and she seemed nice. However, it did seem like more of a business, try and get as many as we can. You will get advising like a standard pre-med at UCLA.

It's structured but you will have to 'enroll' every semester as it's just pay and come on in.

However, when I asked about success these were her words ( not exactly but almost )

" Hahaha, this is UCLA. We would not enroll as many students as we do if we were not successful. "

So, it COULD be good or could be a total sham. I really have no idea.

Hope this helps

 

[AlphaKi]

Northwestern won't take you because you need minimum 3.0 undergrad to even be considered. I don't know about the other shcools.

 

[DRTOBE1]

Northwestern won't take you because you need minimum 3.0 undergrad to even be considered. I don't know about the other shcools.

I guess we'll have to see then...

I went to Northwesten about a month ago and met with the admissions counselor and although she never said yes or no, she did tell me to go ahead and apply. Only time will tell then.

I spoke with the admissions counselor at Loyola about my undergrad and gpa and she said that it was okay due to my grad gpa. I guess only time will tell with that too!

 

[AlphaKi]

Good luck in any case. I'm sure your grad gpa being so high probably compensates. They may just publish certain things to keep just anyone from applying. You will be fine I'm sure.

I mean I got into college and postbac at schools that were arguably above me but I made the most of the undergrad and will now make the most of Northwestern. So, admissions stats aren't everything.


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[DRTOBE1]

This is definitely true! I will report back ofcourse when I receive my acceptance/rejection letters! 😳

 

[Terpsichore]

AlphaKi, how much does the program cost? Are the fees different for non-California residents?

 

[missRN2be]

This program looks legit. I've taken almost all of these courses and you would be taking them like a "traditional" premed. The only thing that I have no clue about is the support system (if they offer individualized counseling or not). These courses are fast-paced and many of them difficult, especially if you are working and going to school full time, so a support system of some sort is crucial (i.e. tutoring, counseling, etc.). As far as the admissions person speaking on success, it seems like she was talking about the success of the program raking in the cash BTW: if you decide to do this program, I hope the advising is better than what I, and others have experienced. After graduating, I would much rather attend a program that had less than a "chew you up and spit you out" mentality (example: UC Davis' post bacc - I've heard really good things). For example, you can expect a class size in excess of 300 students for any given science or math class. It took me awhile to get over that, and the fact that you practically have to stampede over students to speak to the professor (very important). If any of you have any questions please feel free to ask.

That program has open admissions. All you have to do is pay. I called the admissions lady and she seemed nice. However, it did seem like more of a business, try and get as many as we can. You will get advising like a standard pre-med at UCLA.

It's structured but you will have to 'enroll' every semester as it's just pay and come on in.

However, when I asked about success these were her words ( not exactly but almost )

" Hahaha, this is UCLA. We would not enroll as many students as we do if we were not successful. "

So, it COULD be good or could be a total sham. I really have no idea.

Hope this helps

 

[AlphaKi]

I belive they have a $65 introductory fee. After that I'm really not sure.

As for whether it's legit it not, I think the whole " let's grab as many as we can " doesn't sway me one way or the other but in general I was turned off by the fact that it seemed more like a factory than an education.

The advising should be what most UCLA undergrads get but I am not sure. The admissions lady did say that many of the classes are lumped in with the regular students and some are taken in other buildings but that it's all still UCLA.

 

[nycagirl]

Hi all!

I'm wondering if anyone who has participated in this program has had success in getting into Medical School. If so, can you tell me what the experience was like? Did the admissions comittee question why you took classes at UCLA Extension? I currently work full time and and thinking about completing the med scholl pre reqs at UCLA Extension since I work in West LA and recently graduated from UCLA as well. I have completed about half of the pre requisite courses as an undergrad. Do you think I should apply to a formal program: i.e Loyola, Drexel, Northwestern or should I stick to finishing the pre reqs here at UCLA Extension.

Any opinion would be appreciated.

Thanks!