It is important to note that the SJV PRIME+ Pathway adheres to a distinct protocol that diverges from UC Merced’s general transfer unit policies. UC Merced courses are highly rigorous and frequently exceed the difficulty of transferable courses. It is essential for SJV PRIME+ students to experience this level of rigor to ensure their success in medical school.
All courses required for the SJV PRIME+ MedEd CORE and all courses required for the student’s major must be taken at UC Merced.
Students with AP/College credits for math (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 major courses.
Transfer Unit Guidelines*:
- Transferable courses can count toward General Education (GE) requirements and toward the 120 units required for the bachelor’s degree. However, a transfer course may not be used to fulfill a required major course or a required course in the MedEd CORE.
- A student’s grade point average is computed on courses undertaken in the University of California; therefore, transfer units taken outside of the University of California will not be factored into a student’s grade point average.
- These guidelines are specific to the SJV PRIME+ BS/MD pathway and may vary from other campus program protocols and policies.
