UC Merced courses are highly rigorous and frequently exceed the difficulty of transferrable courses. Given that our students come from diverse academic backgrounds, it is essential for SJV PRIME+ students to experience this level of rigor to ensure their success in medical school.
The SJV PRIME+ MedEd Core courses are required to be taken at UC Merced. Students with AP/College credits for a particular course (e.g., Calculus) may opt to repeat that course at UC Merced or select a higher-level course in that field (e.g., Multi-Variable Calculus, Linear Algebra). However, students may not use AP/College credits to be exempt from any MedEd Core or UC Merced required courses.
UC Merced courses are highly rigorous and frequently exceed the difficulty of transferrable courses. Given that our students come from diverse academic backgrounds, it is essential for SJV PRIME+ students to experience this level of rigor to ensure their success in medical school.
The SJV PRIME+ MedEd Core courses are required to be taken at UC Merced. Students with AP/College credits for a particular course (e.g., Calculus) may opt to repeat that course at UC Merced or select a higher-level course in that field (e.g., Multi-Variable Calculus, Linear Algebra). However, students may not use AP/College credits to be exempt from any MedEd Core or UC Merced required courses.
*These guidelines are specific to the SJV PRIME+ BS/MD program and may vary from other campus program protocols and policies
*These guidelines are specific to the SJV PRIME+ BS/MD program and may vary from other campus program protocols and policies
No. The projected entry into medical school with the UCSF School of Medicine conditional acceptance is after 4 years of the undergraduate pathway. Students completing BS requirements early may work with their academic advisor regarding additional degree goals (another major or minor).
No. The projected entry into medical school with the UCSF School of Medicine conditional acceptance is after 4 years of the undergraduate pathway. Students completing BS requirements early may work with their academic advisor regarding additional degree goals (another major or minor).
During the first two years of SJVP+, it is possible for students to be taking 18-20 units per semester, depending on intended, qualifying major. These course units are front loaded in the first two years to prepare students for research during junior and senior years. This courseload is intended to optimally prepare students to begin medical school. Below is a sample schedule first year schedule.
Bio 11 and BIO 11L – Intro to Molecular Bio w discussion and lab (5 units)
MATH 11 – Calculus 1 (4 units)
CHEM 2 and 2 22D– General Chem with discussion and lab (5 units)
Writing 10 – Medical writing course (4 units)
SPARK 10 – Health in the SJV (1 unit)
USTU 90 – Introduction to Medical Learning (1 unit)
During the first two years of SJVP+, it is possible for students to be taking 18-20 units per semester, depending on intended, qualifying major. These course units are front loaded in the first two years to prepare students for research during junior and senior years. This courseload is intended to optimally prepare students to begin medical school. Below is a sample schedule first year schedule.
Bio 11 and BIO 11L – Intro to Molecular Bio w discussion and lab (5 units)
MATH 11 – Calculus 1 (4 units)
CHEM 2 and 2 22D– General Chem with discussion and lab (5 units)
Writing 10 – Medical writing course (4 units)
SPARK 10 – Health in the SJV (1 unit)
USTU 90 – Introduction to Medical Learning (1 unit)
The SJV PRIME+ community engagement team will work with students to coordinate site placements for both community engagement and experiential learning opportunities.
The SJV PRIME+ community engagement team will work with students to coordinate site placements for both community engagement and experiential learning opportunities.
