University Extension vs SMP

[TeeKay310]

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Hey guys with the next cycle approaching in a couple months I wanted some advice on back up plans after submitting applications.
Is there a difference between enrolling in as an extension student to take upper division science courses at a university vs. applying to an SMP / Post bacc program? My biggest worries are time (not all SMP are one year and extension allows me to pick the courses and I can enroll fo however long is needed), and cost (SMP / post bacc cost a ridiculous amount compared to some university extensions $200-400 per unit).

Apppreciate the input.

-Tim

 

[Admissions to Medicine]

This really depends on what school you take the extension courses at and whether or not the courses are on campus or online. As long as the course is on-campus and is time limited i.e semester or quarter based, there will not be a major issue. Self paced courses are not advisable. -Admissionstomedicine

 

[TeeKay310]

I was planning on taking them at the California Universities and I think most of them allow me to take the courses as if I'm an undergraduate but my gpa and grades are all kept on a separate 'extension' student transcript. Thanks for the reply!

 

[averagejoe805]

I was planning on taking them at the California Universities and I think most of them allow me to take the courses as if I'm an undergraduate but my gpa and grades are all kept on a separate 'extension' student transcript. Thanks for the reply!

I took a few of the prereqs at CSULB and Csuf under the Open University program. If you only need a few classes id say it's a great way to go

 

[TeeKay310]

Thanks for the reply. I was hoping to use it as an academic enhancer rather than for taking pre-reqs. Does anyone know the benefits or advantage of being in a SMP/post bacc over taking the same type of courses at a university? Is it just like brand name for being in a smp/post bacc program?