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====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
− | * | + | *The GPA cutoff for applicants' final academic year can fluctuate every year. The most recent minimum cGPA was 3.68. |
− | ** If don't meet this requirement, | + | ** If applicants don't meet this requirement, an average GPA of the final two years may be considered. The most recent minimum for this was 3.78 (over the last 2 years) |
− | *GPA based on the cumulative converted grade point average - http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/pdf/c_omsas_b.pdf | + | *GPA is based on the cumulative converted grade point average - http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/pdf/c_omsas_b.pdf |
*All undergraduate courses are included in the calculation of GPA. | *All undergraduate courses are included in the calculation of GPA. | ||
*Applicants who have completed a graduate degree & meet MCAT cut but are slightly below GPA cut will be reviewed on an individual basis by Admissions Committee. | *Applicants who have completed a graduate degree & meet MCAT cut but are slightly below GPA cut will be reviewed on an individual basis by Admissions Committee. | ||
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====Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)==== | ====Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)==== | ||
*MCAT must be written prior to the deadline for submission of applications to OMSAS. | *MCAT must be written prior to the deadline for submission of applications to OMSAS. | ||
− | *Minimum scores for MCAT (cutoffs): | + | *Minimum scores for MCAT (cutoffs - vary from year to year): |
** Biological Science 10 | ** Biological Science 10 | ||
** Physical Science 10 | ** Physical Science 10 | ||
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http://meds.queensu.ca/undergrad/admissions/the_cutoffs/<br> | http://meds.queensu.ca/undergrad/admissions/the_cutoffs/<br> | ||
http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/ | http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/ | ||
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+ | ====Interviews==== | ||
+ | *Selected candidates will be interviewed by a team including one faculty member, one community member and one student member. | ||
+ | *The duration of interviews will be approximately one hour. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ====Selection Factors==== | ||
+ | *The following factors will play a role in an application: | ||
+ | **Academic Abilities (Commitment & Achievement, problem solving, critical thinking, self-directed learning, scientific reasoning) | ||
+ | **Personal Characteristics (Ability to function as a team player, ability to communicate effectively, sensitivity to the needs of others, adaptability to cope with stress, creativity, extracurricular interests) | ||
+ | |||
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
*Official Transcripts | *Official Transcripts | ||
*Queen's Personal Information Form | *Queen's Personal Information Form | ||
− | ** | + | ** Included with on-line application |
*Canadian citizenship or Canadian permanent residents | *Canadian citizenship or Canadian permanent residents | ||
** by Feb. 1st following submission of OMSAS application. | ** by Feb. 1st following submission of OMSAS application. | ||
− | ** Exception to children of Queen's University alumni who are resident outside Canada. | + | ** Exception to children of Queen's University alumni who are resident outside Canada. |
+ | *Communicable Disease Screening (Immunization) Form completed by health care provider | ||
+ | *Queen's University's Criminal Records Check | ||
*3 Letters of reference: referees must fax or forward reference directly to OMSAS. | *3 Letters of reference: referees must fax or forward reference directly to OMSAS. | ||
** Referees should have extensive personal knowledge of applicant & be in a position to reasonably make statements concerning applicant's character, personal qualities & academic capabilities. | ** Referees should have extensive personal knowledge of applicant & be in a position to reasonably make statements concerning applicant's character, personal qualities & academic capabilities. | ||
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==Deadlines== | ==Deadlines== | ||
*Deadline for register for / create an account fro OMSAS: Sept.15. | *Deadline for register for / create an account fro OMSAS: Sept.15. | ||
− | *Application submission including all transcripts and academic documents: October | + | *Application submission including all transcripts and academic documents: October 1 |
− | *Release MCAT scores to OMSAS: October | + | *Deadline for receiving payment: October 6 |
− | *Final transcripts received by OMSAS: June | + | *Release MCAT scores to OMSAS: October 15 |
+ | *First date for admission offers: May 15 | ||
+ | *Provisional acceptances become firm acceptances: June 12 | ||
+ | *Final transcripts received by OMSAS: June 30 | ||
==Tuition== | ==Tuition== | ||
− | *Tuition fee: approx. $15, | + | *Tuition fee: approx. $15,628.00. |
*Fees depend on the registration date. | *Fees depend on the registration date. | ||
Check out this link for more information: http://www.queensu.ca/registrar/fees/ug-dom.html | Check out this link for more information: http://www.queensu.ca/registrar/fees/ug-dom.html |
Revision as of 21:22, 12 August 2008
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Contacts
Website: http://meds.queensu.ca/undergrad/home
Phone: (613) 533-3307
Fax: (613) 533-3190
Admissions e-mail: saunderj@post.queensu.ca
Apply Online
- Apply through OMSAS site: http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/
Admission Requirements
General Notes
- 4 year program leading to degree of Doctor of Medicine
- 100 students are admitted annually into the first year of the program
- Students are selected on basis of a strong academic record & assessment of personal characteristics
Criteria
Required classes
- Three years of study (90 credits) in any university program.
- Equivalent of 1 full university credit in each of following groups:
- Biological Science: anatomy, biochemistry, biology, botany, genetics, immunology, microbiology, physiology or zoology
- Physical Sciences: general chemistry, geology, organic chemistry, physics
- Humanities: classics, English, French, Foreign languages, film studies, drama, music, history, philosophy, religion
- OR Social Sciences: anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, or sociology
Check out this link for more information: http://meds.queensu.ca/undergrad/admissions/requirements
GPA
- The GPA cutoff for applicants' final academic year can fluctuate every year. The most recent minimum cGPA was 3.68.
- If applicants don't meet this requirement, an average GPA of the final two years may be considered. The most recent minimum for this was 3.78 (over the last 2 years)
- GPA is based on the cumulative converted grade point average - http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/pdf/c_omsas_b.pdf
- All undergraduate courses are included in the calculation of GPA.
- Applicants who have completed a graduate degree & meet MCAT cut but are slightly below GPA cut will be reviewed on an individual basis by Admissions Committee.
Check out this link for more information: http://meds.queensu.ca/undergrad/admissions/method_of_selection
Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
- MCAT must be written prior to the deadline for submission of applications to OMSAS.
- Minimum scores for MCAT (cutoffs - vary from year to year):
- Biological Science 10
- Physical Science 10
- Verbal Reasoning 10
- Writing Sample P
- Sum 30 P
Check out this link for more information:
http://meds.queensu.ca/undergrad/admissions/the_cutoffs/
http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat/
Interviews
- Selected candidates will be interviewed by a team including one faculty member, one community member and one student member.
- The duration of interviews will be approximately one hour.
Selection Factors
- The following factors will play a role in an application:
- Academic Abilities (Commitment & Achievement, problem solving, critical thinking, self-directed learning, scientific reasoning)
- Personal Characteristics (Ability to function as a team player, ability to communicate effectively, sensitivity to the needs of others, adaptability to cope with stress, creativity, extracurricular interests)
Supporting Documents
- Official Transcripts
- Queen's Personal Information Form
- Included with on-line application
- Canadian citizenship or Canadian permanent residents
- by Feb. 1st following submission of OMSAS application.
- Exception to children of Queen's University alumni who are resident outside Canada.
- Communicable Disease Screening (Immunization) Form completed by health care provider
- Queen's University's Criminal Records Check
- 3 Letters of reference: referees must fax or forward reference directly to OMSAS.
- Referees should have extensive personal knowledge of applicant & be in a position to reasonably make statements concerning applicant's character, personal qualities & academic capabilities.
- At least 1 referee should be a non-academic/character referee.
- Autobiographic sketch
Check out this link for more information: http://meds.queensu.ca/undergrad/admissions/requirements
Deadlines
- Deadline for register for / create an account fro OMSAS: Sept.15.
- Application submission including all transcripts and academic documents: October 1
- Deadline for receiving payment: October 6
- Release MCAT scores to OMSAS: October 15
- First date for admission offers: May 15
- Provisional acceptances become firm acceptances: June 12
- Final transcripts received by OMSAS: June 30
Tuition
- Tuition fee: approx. $15,628.00.
- Fees depend on the registration date.
Check out this link for more information: http://www.queensu.ca/registrar/fees/ug-dom.html