NMJC vs UNE Science Prereqs?

[cookderosa]

Howddddy!

I found what seemed like a super cool, trendy way to grab some science prerequisites: https://online.une.edu/science-prerequisites/
It seems like these would be a no-brainer to qualify. Then I remembered we researched NMJC and found that my target schools will take those science classes because they are similar in learning and labs as many in-person Universities (according to USC admissions.)

So I suppose my question is this: Is there a benefit in taking my prereqs through UNE as opposed to NMJC?
1. Monetarily UNE is about 3-5x the cost.
2. There may be a degree of distinction in choosing a uni over a JC.
3. As a result of the cost the program may be easier to learn from??

What do you guys think? These classes/credits are required to be considered during the PA school application stage and as a result I don't want to mess around if there's a way to do it right.

Many thanks!

I didn't investigate NMJC, but I compared UNE to Ocean CC which is where I ultimately selected. What I liked about UNE is that there were some virtual labs as opposed to only home labs (I wanted both), but what might matter for you are 2 key points. (1) UNE is a 4 year university, which gives you a slight edge over NMJC. The difference is slight, but in the competitive admissions game you're about to enter - and already doing distance learning lab sciences, it may be worth it. (2) the UNE online program is FOR premeds, and it's through their medical school - so it's highly likely that others have used UNE before and applied to the school(s) you're looking at. If I were starting from scratch, I'd use UNE.

Why didn't I use UNE? At the time, UNE did not offer physics 1&2 or organic 1&2/biochem, and I wanted to do everything at 1 location. That's the only reason. Not sure if they offer the whole premed series now, but if they do, that's where I'd spend my money.

PS I spent $10,000 on my premed/prenursing sciences but I started with the intros before doing generals since I had essentially NO science background (10 classes, not 8). You can't only factor in the cost of tuition, because the labs really add up. Also, I added in both A&P w/labs as well as Micro w/lab (3 more) - so probably 5 more classes than you need. To CYA I also took stats DSST.

One more quick PS- I'm not familiar with the PA entrance exam process, but I planned to apply to med school and nursing school when I did mine, so I was very aware of the MCAT requirements at the time. I felt poorly prepared for the MCAT, though I scored nearly perfect scores on all sections of the HESI (nursing) and earned "A" in all my classes. It takes SO LONG to do the courses because of all the sequencing required- you have to take Bio 1 then 2 for instance, and you can't really start your orgos until you're past bio and chem.... you can't do A&P without bio.... so it takes time. I used accelerated summer sessions but sold myself short imo because it wasn't really enough time to deeply learn the content. My point is that beyond passing your classes with high grades, you'll have to know this stuff, so pick the path that really allows you to do that - not just fastest or most cost effective.