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* |
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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 |
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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.- University of Washington- Pharmacy Doctoral Student
"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."
"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