I'm missing one prerequisite — where's the easiest place to take it?

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 three natural science courses — General Biology, Chemistry and Physics, each a minimum of three semester credits — plus General Psychology, which is part of the general-education requirement, not a natural science (Five Branches Educational Requirements page, revised 09/2026). The three sciences may be taken concurrently with TCM studies within the first two years of study, though completing them before entry is highly recommended. 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:

(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 three science courses — or is it General Psychology — are you missing?