General Education - 18-20 Credits
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)
Humanities and Social Sciences - 15 Credits
Select one course from the Humanities course list, one course from the Social Sciences course list, and a third course from either list.
Pre-Major Requirements - 29.5 Credits
Pre-Major Requirements - 15-21 Credits
Select any two biology, chemistry, or physics sequences from the list below to complete the AS degree. Medical schools require all three sequences; you will take the remaining sequence after you transfer to university.
Bilolgy: BIOL& 211 , BIOL& 212 , BIOL& 213
Algebra-based Physics: PHYS& 114 , PHYS& 115 , PHYS& 116 -OR-
Calculus-based Physics: PHYS& 221 , PHYS& 222 , PHYS& 223
Chemistry: CHEM& 241 /CHEM 271 , CHEM& 242 /CHEM 272 , CHEM& 243 /CHEM 273
Electives -Biochemistry
These courses are not required for the AS-T degree, but biochemistry is necessary to prepare for taking the MCAT exam and medical school curriculum. Most students take biochemistry at the university after transfer.
Chemistry: CHEM 255 , CHEM 256
More information about programs in Medicine
U.S. medical schools require a Bachelor’s degree for admission. Provided students complete the required prerequisites, medical schools allow students to study any academic major for admissions. Students are encouraged to choose a major which they find of value and interest whether or not they go to medical school.
Medical schools look for personal attributes, e.g., a breath of interests, perseverance, curiosity, integrity, responsibility, communication skills and multicultural understanding and skills. Pre-med students should develop a broad understanding of the U.S. health care system and volunteer or work in the health care field. The admission process for medical school takes a full year. For more information:
University of Washington - Seattle
M.D. - Medical Doctor
Course requirements: 6 quarters of Social Science or Humanities; 9 quarters of Chemistry and Biology; and 3 quarters of Algebra or Calculus based Physics. More info at https://www.uwmedicine.org/education/md-program/admissions/applicants. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; preference is given to Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho residents.
Washington State University - Spokane
M.D. - Medical Doctor
Washington State University has started a new medical school in Spokane. Course requirements: 12 quarter credits of biology with lab, 6 quarter credits of organic chemistry with lab, 6 quarter credits of physics with lab. More info at https://medicine.wsu.edu.
Pacific Northwest University of the Health Sciences - Yakima
D.O. Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Course requirements: 9 credits of English composition and literature; 12 credits of general chemistry; 12 credits or organic chemistry; 12 credits of physics; 18 credits of biological sciences. More info at https://www.pnwu.edu/admissions/prospective-students
Where can I transfer?
The AS-T makes it possible for students to transfer to public and private colleges and universities in the U.S. with junior standing within a four-year Bachelor’s degree program (please see the AS-T Track 1 Degree Planning Guide for a list of schools) Students can transfer to any college or university to complete their bachelor’s degree before applying to a Medical School. Washington state institutions with medical schools are listed below.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences *
* Osteopathic Medical School located in Yakima, Washington
University of Washington
Washington State University - Spokane
Medicine - What is it?
Physicians diagnose and treat illnesses and injuries. They examine patients, document medical histories, perform medical procedures, interpret tests, prescribe medications and advise patients how to prevent and manage disease. Many physicians practice family medicine, while others work in an area of specialization.
Areas of study in Medicine: Primary Care, Anesthesiology, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry, Neurology, Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, Radiology, Pharmacology, Cardiology, among many others.
What can I do with a Doctoral Degree in Medicine?
During the fourth year of medical school students choose an area of practice, such as family medicine, or one of the many medical specialties. Some choose careers in research, teaching, writing, or public policy. The training, duties and salaries are different depending on the area of specialization.
Potential employers include: Hospitals, medical clinics, universities, pharmaceutical companies, medical equipment companies, the World Health Organization, government agencies, non-profit organizations and private practice. For more, please visit http://www.shoreline.edu/counseling-center/career-counseling.aspx.
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133-5696
206-546-4101
www.shoreline.edu
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