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*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 
*4 years in length
 
*4 years in length
*9% of student body is Canadian - more information [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/canada.html here]
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*Students from 5 Canadian provinces: Alberta, BC, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan - more information [http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/canadian-applicants.aspx here]
  
  
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Degree: Minimum of 90 semester credits of college level courses (equivalent of 3 years at Mcgill)
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*Degree: Must hold Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
**Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
 
 
*Required Courses  
 
*Required Courses  
 
**Biology with Lab (8 credits)
 
**Biology with Lab (8 credits)
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**Humanities
 
**Humanities
 
**Social sciences
 
**Social sciences
For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/applying-to-auc/entrance-requirements/ here]
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For more information, click http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/apply-to-auc/admissions-requirements.aspx here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Average accepted Overall score 2012: 3.26
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*Average accepted Overall score 2016: 3.30
*Average accepted Science score 2012: 3.07
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*Average accepted Science score 2016: 3.12
For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/about-auc/community/ here]
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For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/class-profile.aspx here]
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
*Average MCAT 2012: 24.79
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*Average MCAT 2016: 26 (old format) / 497 (new format)
 
*MCAT must have been written with five years of application
 
*MCAT must have been written with five years of application
For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/student-profile.html here] and [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/application-procedure.html here]
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For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/class-profile.aspx here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*Completed application (available [http://my.aucmed.edu/ICS/Admissions/Online_Application_Procedures.jnz online] or in [http://www.aucmed.edu/wordpress/pdf/AUC-Application.pdf pdf])
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*Completed application (available [https://my.aucmed.edu/ICS/Admissions/Admissions_Homepage.jnz?portlet=Apply_Online_2.0]  
 
*$100 USD application fee
 
*$100 USD application fee
*A recent photograph
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*Personal statement (one 8.5x11 page, typed, 750 words max)
*Personal essay (one 8.5x11 page, typed, 750 words max)
 
 
**Essay should touch on why applicant wants to pursue medicine, what qualities would make them a good physician, the applicant's goals, etc.
 
**Essay should touch on why applicant wants to pursue medicine, what qualities would make them a good physician, the applicant's goals, etc.
*Chronological list of education/work experience/extra-curriculars since graduation from high school (1 page, typed)
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*Chronological list of education/work experience/extra-curriculars since graduation from high school
*Letters of reference
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*Letters of Recommendations
**At least two must be from science professors who have taught the applicant
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**At least one must be from science professors who have taught the applicant
 
***Letters form a Pre-Medical Advisory Committee are preferable
 
***Letters form a Pre-Medical Advisory Committee are preferable
**Additional references may be submitted
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**Additional references may be submitted (one professional letter required)
 
**Letters must be on letterhead stationary and send directly from the writer
 
**Letters must be on letterhead stationary and send directly from the writer
 
*Official transcripts (send directly from registrar)
 
*Official transcripts (send directly from registrar)
 
*MCAT scores
 
*MCAT scores
 
For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/applying-to-auc/application-procedure/ here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/applying-to-auc/application-procedure/ here]
 
==Interview==
 
*Applicant may be asked to come for an interview, as determined by the Admissions Committee
 
For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/entrance-requirements.html here]
 
 
  
 
==Timeline==
 
==Timeline==
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*Semesters begin in January, May and September
 
*Semesters begin in January, May and September
 
**Applicants are advised to apply 4-5 months prior to term to which they are seeking admission
 
**Applicants are advised to apply 4-5 months prior to term to which they are seeking admission
For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/entrance-requirements.html here]
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For more information, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/apply-to-auc/three-start-dates.aspx here]
  
  
==Tuition 2012-2013==
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==Tuition 2016-2017==
*Basic Science Semesters
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*Basic Medical Semesters
**Semesters 1-5: USD$ 17,925/semester
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**Semesters 1-5: USD$ 20,960/semester
 
*Clinical Semesters
 
*Clinical Semesters
**Semesters 6-9: USD$ 20,050/semester
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**Semesters 6-9: USD$ 23,450/semester
**Semester 9.5: USD$ 10,025
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**Semester 9.5: USD$ 11,725
For more information on tuition, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/tuition-fees.html here]<br>
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/financial-information/tuition-and-fees.aspx here]<br>
For information on admission scholarships, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/prospective/financial-aid.html here]
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For information on admission scholarships, click [http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/financial-information/financial-aid.aspx here]
  
 
[[Category:International|AUC]]
 
[[Category:International|AUC]]
 
[[Category:Medicine|AUC]]
 
[[Category:Medicine|AUC]]

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Contacts

Website: http://www.aucmed.edu/
Phone: 866-DR2B-AUC (372-2282) and 305-446-0600
Admissions e-mail: applicants@aucmed.edu

Program Information

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • 4 years in length
  • Students from 5 Canadian provinces: Alberta, BC, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan - more information here


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Must hold Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
  • Required Courses
    • Biology with Lab (8 credits)
    • General chemistry with Lab (8 credits)
    • Organic chemistry with Lab (8 credits)
    • General physics with Lab (8 credits)
    • English (6 credits)
  • Recommended Courses
    • Genetics
    • Cellular biology
    • Developmental biology
    • Comparative anatomy
    • Mathematics
    • Humanities
    • Social sciences

For more information, click http://www.aucmed.edu/admissions/apply-to-auc/admissions-requirements.aspx here]

GPA

  • Average accepted Overall score 2016: 3.30
  • Average accepted Science score 2016: 3.12

For more information, click here

MCAT

  • Average MCAT 2016: 26 (old format) / 497 (new format)
  • MCAT must have been written with five years of application

For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • Completed application (available [1]
  • $100 USD application fee
  • Personal statement (one 8.5x11 page, typed, 750 words max)
    • Essay should touch on why applicant wants to pursue medicine, what qualities would make them a good physician, the applicant's goals, etc.
  • Chronological list of education/work experience/extra-curriculars since graduation from high school
  • Letters of Recommendations
    • At least one must be from science professors who have taught the applicant
      • Letters form a Pre-Medical Advisory Committee are preferable
    • Additional references may be submitted (one professional letter required)
    • Letters must be on letterhead stationary and send directly from the writer
  • Official transcripts (send directly from registrar)
  • MCAT scores

For more information, click here

Timeline

  • No specific deadline (rolling admissions)
  • Semesters begin in January, May and September
    • Applicants are advised to apply 4-5 months prior to term to which they are seeking admission

For more information, click here


Tuition 2016-2017

  • Basic Medical Semesters
    • Semesters 1-5: USD$ 20,960/semester
  • Clinical Semesters
    • Semesters 6-9: USD$ 23,450/semester
    • Semester 9.5: USD$ 11,725

For more information on tuition, click here
For information on admission scholarships, click here