Where does my path start?
You will complete an Associate of Science-Transfer (AS-T) Track 1 at Shoreline.
The next step is to complete a Bachelor’s degree at a four-year school, then apply to a Medical School.
What courses should I take?
This unofficial guide is intended to support you as you prepare for your major. Please consult with an advisor and your chosen four-year school(s), as program and admissions requirements vary and may change without notice.
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
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