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Pre-Medicine Pathways

Do you want to be a physician, pharmacist, physician's assistant, veterinarian, registered dietician nutritionist (RDN), food scientist, or dentist? Do you already hold a bachelor's degree or are you just beginning your academic journey?   Edmonds College can meet you where you are and help you get started! 

At Edmonds College, you can take the courses you need on a flexible schedule with academic support and smaller classes to fit your busy lifestyle and financial needs. We offer STEM courses to fulfill the prerequisite courses for admission to graduate programs. These course requirements typically include biology, anatomy & physiology, chemistry, physics, statistics and at least 1 quarter of calculus.

If you are just beginning your journey, we can get you started.  Earn either a biology DTA or AST-1 associate degree to help you transfer to a university to start your bachelor's degree program. While both associate degree options allow you to earn transfer credits for these programs, careers with a biology focus, such as physician, physician assistant, and dentist are encourage to consider the biology DTA.  If you prefer a chemistry or physics focus or are interested in careers in registered dietician nutritionist, food science, or pharmacy, you are encouraged to select the AST-1 option. 

Degree Credits Time to Complete Average Cost*
Associate in Biology - Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA/MRP) 90 2 years $9,870
Associate in Science-T - Track 1 - Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Earth Sciences 91 2 years $9,672

*Average costs include tuition based on WA state resident full-time enrollment. It does not include fees. The costs may vary. Learn more about Tuition & Fees.

Required Courses

The science and math courses offered at Edmonds College which are required for entrance into graduate programs are listed in the table below.  Graduate programs may have specific requirements for additional courses other than what is listed on this table. Please be sure and check on a regular basis that you are on track to apply with the graduate programs, determine course equivalency, and whether these or other courses fit the prerequisites.  Each graduate program may have specific requirements and courses not offered at Edmonds College.  The AAMC database of medical school requirements may be helpful to you. 

Course Number Course Title Credits Quarters Offered
BIOL& 211 Majors Cellular with lab 5.0 Full year
BIOL& 212 Majors Animal with lab 6.0 Summer and Winter
BIOL& 213 Majors Plant  with lab 6.0 Fall and Spring
BIOL& 241 Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/ lab 5.0 Full year
BIOL& 242 Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/ lab 5.0 Full year
BIOL& 260 Microbiology w/ lab 5.0 Fall, Winter, and Spring
CHEM& 161 General Chemistry I with  lab 6.0 Full year
CHEM& 162 General Chemistry II with lab 6.0 Fall, Winter, and Spring
CHEM& 163 General Chemistry III with lab 6.0 Winter, Spring, and Summer
CHEM& 261 Organic Chemistry I with lab 6.0 Fall
CHEM& 262 Organic Chemistry II with lab 6.0 Winter
CHEM& 263 Organic Chemistry III with lab 6.0 Spring
MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics 5.0 Full year
MATH& 151 Calculus I 5.0 Full year
MATH& 152 Calculus II 5.0 Full year
PHYS& 114 General Physics I with lab 5.0 Fall and Spring
PHYS& 115 General Physics II with lab 5.0 Winter
PHYS& 116 General Physics III with lab 5.0 Spring

Visit a success coach at the Healthcare Transfer Center or talk to a faculty advisor: Jonathan Miller (jonathan.miller@edmonds.edu) or Lori Hays (lori.hays@edmonds.edu) to help you get started on an academic plan today.


Postbacc Program

Edmonds College is excited to introduce a postbacc program for students interested in graduate school degrees. In this program, you can learn tips for improving your medical school applications, soft skills to make you a better medical professional and applicant, help you build a network of healthcare connections, and so much more.  

The program is offered through our Continuing Education programs in collaboration with DiY Postbacc.  

For more information visit our Postbacc Program page or email us at:  postbacc@edmonds.edu


Meet Our Students

Student Success Stories

Jonathan T."I was recently accepted into the University of Washington  pharmacy school class of 2027, and I know that I wouldn't have been able to achieve this without the help of the professors at Edmonds. I am truly grateful for their support."

Jonathan T.- University of Washington- Pharmacy Doctoral Student

 

 

David"Throughout my time at Edmonds, I had the privilege of learning from many inspiring professors, especially those in the Biology Department. Their dedication to teaching and mentoring their students helped me succeed in challenging courses such as Human A&P, Biology, and Microbiology. I am forever grateful for their unwavering support and encouragement, which allowed me to achieve my academic and professional goals."

David T.- University of Washington, Pharmacy Doctoral Student

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