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| − | Website: http:// | + | '''Website:''' http://www.medicine.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/<br> |
| − | Phone: | + | '''Phone:''' 403-220-4262<br> |
| − | Admissions e-mail: ucmedapp | + | '''Admissions e-mail:''' ucmedapp@ucalgary.ca |
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| − | === | + | ==Program Information== |
| − | + | *Doctor of Medicine (MD) | |
| − | + | *3 years in length | |
| − | + | *Number of applications in 2007: 1405 | |
| − | * | + | *Class size in 2007: 150 (85% of seats for Albertans, 15% for non-Albertans) |
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| − | ==== | + | ==Admission Requirements== |
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| − | + | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | |
| − | http:// | + | *Degree: Minimum 2 years of full-time undergraduate studies |
| + | *Required Courses | ||
| + | **None | ||
| + | *Recommended Courses | ||
| + | **Biology (6 credits) | ||
| + | **General Chemistry (6 credits) | ||
| + | **Physics (6 credits) | ||
| + | **English (6 credits) | ||
| + | **Psychology, Sociology, or Anthropology (3 credits) | ||
| + | **Calculus or Statistics (3 credits) | ||
| + | **Organic Chemistry (6 credits) | ||
| + | **Biochemistry (6 credits) | ||
| + | **Physiology (6 credits) | ||
| + | **AP/IB credits are both accepted for any of these courses listed | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.medicine.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/Applicants%20Manual%2020072008Updated111308.pdf here] | ||
| − | ==== | + | ====GPA==== |
| − | * | + | *Minimum: 3.2 for Albertans and 3.6 for non-Albertans (4.0 scale) |
| − | * | + | *Average (Class of 2010): 3.82 |
| − | * | + | *Calculation method: |
| − | * | + | **Courses taken during summer sessions are not counted in the full-time study requirement or GPA |
| + | **GPA is calculated with the best two completed full-time years which do not need to be consecutive years | ||
| + | **Non-Albertans are ranked according to this formula: 62.517*GPA + 12.122*(MCAT, VR) + 6.757*(MCAT, BS) | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.medicine.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/Applicants%20Manual%2020072008Updated111308.pdf here] | ||
| − | + | ====MCAT==== | |
| − | http:// | + | *Minimum scores: |
| + | **No required minimum scores | ||
| + | *Median scores Class of 2010: | ||
| + | **Physical Sciences – 10.20 | ||
| + | **Biological Sciences – 11.29 | ||
| + | **Verbal Reasoning – 10.65 | ||
| + | **Writing Sample – Q | ||
| + | *MCAT scores from 1991-current are accepted | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.medicine.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/Applicants%20Manual%2020072008Updated111308.pdf here] | ||
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
| − | * | + | *Extracurricular Activities, Volunteer and Employment |
| − | + | **Must include dates, brief description and employer’s contact | |
| − | **Must include dates, brief description and | + | *3 Letters of Reference – electronic forms will be sent to referees |
| − | *Essay | + | *Essay |
| − | + | *Official transcripts from universities attended | |
| − | + | For more information, click [http://www.medicine.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/Applicants%20Manual%2020072008Updated111308.pdf here] | |
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| − | + | ==Interview== | |
| − | http:// | + | *February 21, 22, 28 and March 1, 2009 |
| + | *Multiple Mini Interview style | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.medicine.ucalgary.ca/undergrad/ume/mmi here] | ||
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| − | + | ==Timeline== | |
| − | http:// | + | *September 2008: MCAT scores must be released by this date |
| + | *October 15, 2008: Deadline to submit online application. All supporting documents must be received by this date | ||
| + | *February 2-6, 2009: On-line scheduling | ||
| + | *February, 2009: Interviews | ||
| + | *May 15, 2009: First date of offers of acceptance sent | ||
| + | *June 30, 2009: Final transcripts must be received | ||
| + | *July 1, 2009: Application and applicant manual will be available for the 2009/2010 application cycle | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.medicine.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/Applicants%20Manual%2020072008Updated111308.pdf here] | ||
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| − | + | ==Tuition 2009-2010== | |
| − | http:// | + | *First year tuition (all students) - $ 13 818 |
| + | *Total first year fees (all students) - $ 18 158 | ||
| + | For more information on tuition, click [http://www.medicine.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/Applicants%20Manual%2020072008Updated111308.pdf here]<br> | ||
| + | For information on admission awards, bursaries and other financial aid, click [http://www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/students/awards/ here] | ||
| − | [[Category:University of Calgary|Medicine]] | + | [[Category:University of Calgary |Medicine]] |
[[Category:Medicine|Calgary]] | [[Category:Medicine|Calgary]] | ||
Revision as of 02:08, 22 May 2009
Contacts
Website: http://www.medicine.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/
Phone: 403-220-4262
Admissions e-mail: ucmedapp@ucalgary.ca
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- 3 years in length
- Number of applications in 2007: 1405
- Class size in 2007: 150 (85% of seats for Albertans, 15% for non-Albertans)
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Minimum 2 years of full-time undergraduate studies
- Required Courses
- None
- Recommended Courses
- Biology (6 credits)
- General Chemistry (6 credits)
- Physics (6 credits)
- English (6 credits)
- Psychology, Sociology, or Anthropology (3 credits)
- Calculus or Statistics (3 credits)
- Organic Chemistry (6 credits)
- Biochemistry (6 credits)
- Physiology (6 credits)
- AP/IB credits are both accepted for any of these courses listed
For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum: 3.2 for Albertans and 3.6 for non-Albertans (4.0 scale)
- Average (Class of 2010): 3.82
- Calculation method:
- Courses taken during summer sessions are not counted in the full-time study requirement or GPA
- GPA is calculated with the best two completed full-time years which do not need to be consecutive years
- Non-Albertans are ranked according to this formula: 62.517*GPA + 12.122*(MCAT, VR) + 6.757*(MCAT, BS)
For more information, click here
MCAT
- Minimum scores:
- No required minimum scores
- Median scores Class of 2010:
- Physical Sciences – 10.20
- Biological Sciences – 11.29
- Verbal Reasoning – 10.65
- Writing Sample – Q
- MCAT scores from 1991-current are accepted
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Extracurricular Activities, Volunteer and Employment
- Must include dates, brief description and employer’s contact
- 3 Letters of Reference – electronic forms will be sent to referees
- Essay
- Official transcripts from universities attended
For more information, click here
Interview
- February 21, 22, 28 and March 1, 2009
- Multiple Mini Interview style
For more information, click here
Timeline
- September 2008: MCAT scores must be released by this date
- October 15, 2008: Deadline to submit online application. All supporting documents must be received by this date
- February 2-6, 2009: On-line scheduling
- February, 2009: Interviews
- May 15, 2009: First date of offers of acceptance sent
- June 30, 2009: Final transcripts must be received
- July 1, 2009: Application and applicant manual will be available for the 2009/2010 application cycle
For more information, click here
Tuition 2009-2010
- First year tuition (all students) - $ 13 818
- Total first year fees (all students) - $ 18 158
For more information on tuition, click here
For information on admission awards, bursaries and other financial aid, click here
