I'm missing one prerequisite — where's the easiest place to take it?
First, the reassurance underneath the logistics: one missing prerequisite doesn't block starting. Five Branches requires five natural science courses — General Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Human Anatomy and Human Physiology — plus General Psychology as a separate general-education requirement.
Missing one prerequisite — where's the easiest place to take it?
First, the reassurance underneath the logistics: one missing prerequisite doesn't block starting. Five Branches requires five natural science courses — General Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Human Anatomy and Human Physiology — plus General Psychology as a separate general-education requirement. The five sciences may be completed at Five Branches concurrently with the program, while General Psychology must come from a regionally accredited, degree-granting institution — so this is a scheduling detail, not an admissions obstacle.
For where to actually take it, cost and convenience point in a clear order:
| Option | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| California community college (search cvc.edu for online sections statewide) | Cheapest, transfer-safe | Regionally accredited (ACCJC); widest course selection |
| University of New England (UNE) Online | All-in-one — offers all six courses | Regionally accredited (NECHE); ships at-home lab kits; ~$475/credit |
| Portage Learning | Biology, A&P, Chemistry | Credit awarded via Geneva College (regionally accredited) — request the Geneva transcript |
| Doane University Open Learning | Biology, A&P, Chemistry | Regionally accredited (HLC), strong lab support |
| UC San Diego / Berkeley / UCLA Extension | Anatomy & Physiology as separate courses | Some labs are in-person — confirm before enrolling |
(This provider list was independently compiled/verified from each provider's own website, cvc.edu, and assist.org, as of 07/2026 — it isn't sourced from or endorsed by Five Branches, so confirm acceptance directly with Five Branches Admissions rather than treating this as their official list. Offerings and prices also shift by term, so it's worth confirming current details before enrolling.)
One thing worth avoiding: ACE-credit-only platforms like StraighterLine or Sophia carry real transfer risk unless Five Branches Admissions confirms the specific course in writing first.
Whichever route you pick, the one safeguard that saves a headache later: confirm with Five Branches Admissions that the exact course will count before you pay for it.
Which of the five science courses — or is it General Psychology — are you missing?
Sources
- Five Branches University — published materials checked 2026-07
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