Applicants must submit scores from the 2006, 2007, or 2008 Medical College Admission Test (MCAT). This exam must be taken no later than Sept. 30 of the year prior to possible matriculation. MCAT registration is available online at
http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/start.htm.
Under exceptional circumstances, to be determined by the Dean for Admissions, the GRE taken in 2006, 2007, or 2008 may be considered during the admissions process; however, the applicant will be required to take the MCAT prior to matriculation.
The premedical course requirements must be completed before matriculating but preferably before applying. Undergraduate or post/baccalaureate courses must be completed at a college or university accredited by the appropriate regional accrediting body. Courses must include a minimum of:
- Biology -- 2 semesters or 3 quarters, which can be satisfied by taking any combination of general biology, genetics, microbiology, physiology, zoology, or anatomy.
- Chemistry -- 2 semesters or 3 quarters, this can be satisfied by taking any combination of inorganic, organic, or biochemistry.
- Physics -- 2 semesters or 3 quarters.
- Additional biology, chemistry, or physics -- 2 semesters or 3 quarters, which can be met by taking other courses in any of the above broad categories. Molecular Biology can only count toward additional course credits.
The following courses are recommended, but not required:
- Ethics
- Anatomy or Comparative Anatomy
- Human or Mammalian Physiology
- Embryology
Courses such as evolution, ecology, bio-diversity, nutrition, environmental sciences, astronomy, and atmospheric sciences will not be accepted.
The biochemistry course for the first-year medical students focuses on molecular mechanisms central to human health and disease. It's taught with the assumption that participants have already mastered the fundamentals of biochemistry, including molecular genetics, structure and activity of proteins, and metabolism.
Under exceptional circumstances, some course requirements may be waived for individuals with unusual achievements and academic promise. All candidates should demonstrate substantial academic ability in their major field as well as in the required science courses. Candidates should be proficient in the use of the English language, basic mathematics, personal computing, and information technologies.
Course requirements will change for fall 2010 admissions. Please click here for further details.
Those offered positions for the fall of 2007 had a mean GPA of 3.69 and the following mean MCAT scores: Verbal 10.5, Physical Sciences 10.7, Biological Sciences 11.1, and a mode of "Q" in the Writing Sample.
All entrants in recent years have fulfilled requirements for a bachelor’s degree. No specific major is advised. A broad background in the humanities and liberal arts is encouraged.