Post Bacc Program Content

"My time in Edmonds College science courses is unique—not only do I feel like more than just a number, but I truly feel part of a community of individuals striving to be something greater than themselves." Kevin Sneller, Post Bacc student

After teaching courses that cost $200-$300 or more, Program Director Julie Povick and Dr Glen Tamura created the Post Bacc program at Edmonds College to offer a more affordable option. Each quarter we have between 10-12 workshops/guest speakers and 1 in person event. We take student suggestions on upcoming topics and guest speakers. Students receive a detailed certificate of completion.

Example: Winter 2026

We scheduled 4 physicians from UWSOM, 2 patient guest speakers, a guest speaker from Coordinated Care discussing internet safety as it pertains to physician/patient interactions, students at UWSOM both Seattle/Spokane campuses, workshops on timelines, writing personal statements, and selection of schools. We have interactive modules that help students gain interpersonal communication skills and tips and tricks to obtain shadowing Dr Glen Tamura and his colleagues have workshops on linking science course content to diagnosing patient and medical ethics.

Why Edmonds College?

Edmonds College has award winning faculty instruction, rigorous academic courses, undergraduate research opportunities for students, and student clubs to support you on your post bacc journey.

• Undergraduate Research opportunities including CURE research incorporated in several classes, several collaborating with research institutions such as the University of Washington and Pacific Northwest Research Institute.
• Opportunity to present your research at an annual Undergraduate Research Symposium with over 200 presenters representing 5 schools.
• On the American Chemistry Exam, students at Edmonds College score 14% above the national average.
• State-of-the-art technology including zSpace, an augmented virtual reality system allowing students to explore the human body in Anatomy & Physiology courses.
• Dr. Lori Hays, PhD was named Faculty of the Year in 2024-25 by the Washington State Association of College Trustees. Selected across faculty from 34 Washington State colleges, Dr. Hays was recognized for her exceptional dedication to student success, innovative teaching methods, and leadership both in and outside the classroom.
• Student lead clubs including SNAP+ (Student Nurses and Pre-Med Plus) for students interested in healthcare careers.

STEM Courses at Edmonds College

Are you missing some prerequisites courses to apply to medical or dental school? The School of STEM at Edmonds College offers comprehensive courses in math, chemistry, biology, and physics taught by qualified faculty to prepare you for graduate program requirements.

The science and math courses required for entrance into graduate programs offered at Edmonds College are listed in the table below. Each graduate program may have specific requirements and courses not offered at Edmonds College. Please be sure and check on a regular basis that you are on track to apply. The AAMC databose of medical school requirements may be helpful to you.