MCAT

The Medical University Admissions Test (MCAT) is required of all applicants, unless applying to the MEDStart Program. The test is given twice a year, customarily in April and August, in most major cities and university communities throughout the United States. The MCAT Program Office, under the direction of the AAMC’s Section for the MCAT, administers and scores the exam. MCAT scores received within the past three years are required.

On-line registration is available at www.aamc.org/mcat.

Students are selected for an interview on the basis of their individual qualifications regardless of sex, religion, racial origin, marital status or age. The Admissions Committee seeks evidence of general competence with special attention given to the science GPA and the total MCAT score.

In addition, the applicants must demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm for medicine as indicated from their volunteer experience, medical related activities, service to others, leadership skills and/or research related activities. They also must demonstrate personality and character traits important to their future growth as a physician.

Class Profile of 2005 Entering Class

Course Work

The College of Medicine has set minimum science requirements of one year each of biology, mathematics, physics, English and two years of chemistry, including organic chemistry. Additional biology courses are strongly recommended. Beyond these, concentration in humanities, sciences or other areas is equally acceptable. A bachelor degree is required.

In considering an applicant, close attention will be paid to the general scope of the academic background, understanding of physical, chemical, biological and social sciences, and sensitivity to humanities.

The Technical Standards that have been developed for admission to the M.D. degree program are available in MUO Policy #04-005 (in PDF format).