DO ADMISSIONS
Prerequisite Requirements and Recommendations To be considered for our program, we recommend that you complete the required undergraduate and/or graduate courses. While it is not mandatory to have finished all required courses at the time of application or interview, they must be successfully completed and reflected on your transcripts before matriculation.
Semester Hours
Science Courses
Required Recommended Lab
X X X X X
X
8 3 8 8 8 4 4
Biology/Zoology
Biochemistry
X X X
Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry
Physics Anatomy
X X X X
Physiology
Molecular Biology
Genetics
Non-Science Courses College English
Semester Hours
Required Recommended Lab
X X
6 6
Behavioral Sciences
X X
Humanities
Math/Statistics
Minimum Academic Requirements • Candidates must earn a baccalaureate degree prior to matriculation.
• Applicants must have a minimum of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale to be eligible for admission. • Applicants must submit scores from the MCAT. The minimum MCAT score accepted is 494. MCAT must be taken within three years of matriculation year. (We do not accept MCAT scores taken during anticipated matriculation year.) Letters of Recommendation
At least three letters of recommendation are required from individuals who know you professionally and can speak to qualities such as your character, work ethic, academic background, scientific ability, empathy, compassion, resilience, emotional intelligence, commitment, and understanding of the healthcare field. With these criteria in mind, here are some examples of potential letter writers: • A pre-health committee • Academic advisor • Science faculty member • Non-science faculty member • Physician • H ealthcare supervisor • Principal investigator Candidates who may not have the ability to submit letters from any/all of the above sources should select letter writers who know them well.
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