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Website: www.tufts.edu/med/admissions<br> | Website: www.tufts.edu/med/admissions<br> | ||
E-mail: med-admissions@tufts.edu | E-mail: med-admissions@tufts.edu | ||
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==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
===General Notes=== | ===General Notes=== | ||
| − | *Three years of attendance at an accredited college or university | + | *Three years of attendance at an accredited college or university is required |
| + | *Preference is given to applicants who have completed a Bachelor's degree | ||
*Priority is given to citizens and permanent residents of the United States | *Priority is given to citizens and permanent residents of the United States | ||
*All applicants must submit an AMCAS profile. | *All applicants must submit an AMCAS profile. | ||
| − | For more information: | + | For more information: http://www.tufts.edu/med/admissions/md/eligibility/index.html |
===Criteria=== | ===Criteria=== | ||
====Required classes==== | ====Required classes==== | ||
| − | *The following year-long ( | + | *The following year-long (8 credits) courses must be completed including their respective laboratory components: |
| − | **General Biology | + | **General Biology (Introductory Biology)<br> |
**General Chemistry<br> | **General Chemistry<br> | ||
**Organic Chemistry<br> | **Organic Chemistry<br> | ||
**General Physics<br> | **General Physics<br> | ||
| − | Mean Total GPA: 3.60 | + | *Highly Recommended Classes include: |
| − | Mean Science GPA: 3.53 | + | **A genetics course |
| + | **A biochemistry course | ||
| + | **Coursework in calculus/statistics/computer science | ||
| + | *Mean GPA of 2008 Entering Class: | ||
| + | **Mean Total GPA: 3.60 | ||
| + | **Mean Science GPA: 3.53 | ||
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| + | For more information: http://www.tufts.edu/med/admissions/md/eligibility/prereq.html | ||
====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
*The MCAT is required, and must be taken no later than the September exam one calendar year prior to application | *The MCAT is required, and must be taken no later than the September exam one calendar year prior to application | ||
| + | *The MCAT must have been taken within five calendar years prior to enrollment | ||
*Mean MCAT Scores for 2008 Entering Class: | *Mean MCAT Scores for 2008 Entering Class: | ||
**VR: 10.3 | **VR: 10.3 | ||
**PS: 10.9 | **PS: 10.9 | ||
**BS: 11.1 | **BS: 11.1 | ||
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====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
Revision as of 12:21, 21 October 2008
Contacts
Address:
Tufts University School of Medicine
Office of Admissions
136 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02111
USA
Telephone: (617) 636-6571
Website: www.tufts.edu/med/admissions
E-mail: med-admissions@tufts.edu
Admission Requirements
General Notes
- Three years of attendance at an accredited college or university is required
- Preference is given to applicants who have completed a Bachelor's degree
- Priority is given to citizens and permanent residents of the United States
- All applicants must submit an AMCAS profile.
For more information: http://www.tufts.edu/med/admissions/md/eligibility/index.html
Criteria
Required classes
- The following year-long (8 credits) courses must be completed including their respective laboratory components:
- General Biology (Introductory Biology)
- General Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- General Physics
- General Biology (Introductory Biology)
- Highly Recommended Classes include:
- A genetics course
- A biochemistry course
- Coursework in calculus/statistics/computer science
- Mean GPA of 2008 Entering Class:
- Mean Total GPA: 3.60
- Mean Science GPA: 3.53
For more information: http://www.tufts.edu/med/admissions/md/eligibility/prereq.html
MCAT
- The MCAT is required, and must be taken no later than the September exam one calendar year prior to application
- The MCAT must have been taken within five calendar years prior to enrollment
- Mean MCAT Scores for 2008 Entering Class:
- VR: 10.3
- PS: 10.9
- BS: 11.1
Supporting Documents
- A Tufts University School of Medicine (TUSM) Secondary Application must be completed.
- 3 letters of recommendation must be sent
For more information: http://www.tufts.edu/med/admissions/md/howtoapply/index.html
Deadlines
- August 1, 2008: Early Decision Program (EDP) AMCAS Application deadline
- September 1, 2008: EDP Secondary TUSM Application and Letters of Recommendation deadline
- October 1, 2008: Early Decision Program Results revealed
- November 1, 2008: Regular MD AMCAS applications due
- January 15, 2009: Regular Secondary TUSM Application and Letters of Recommendation deadline
- March 2009: Letter of regret sent to applicants not chosen for interview
- April 15, 2009: Letter of regret/letter of invitation to interview sent
- May 15, 2008: Multiple Acceptance Deadline
For more information: http://www.tufts.edu/med/admissions/md/howtoapply/timeline.html
Tuition
- Application Fee: $105 USD
- Annual Tuition Fee: $48,386 USD
- Anticipated Minimum Cost for First Year: $77,109-78,825 USD
For more information: http://www.tufts.edu/med/docs/about/offices/finaid/CostsMD.pdf
Financial Aid
- Tufts University School of Medicine offers financial aid to US Citizens with FAFSA
- Private loans may be obtained with a co-signer for international students
- Information on scholarships is also available here
For more information: http://www.tufts.edu/med/about/offices/finaid/index.html
Statistics
- Profile of 2008 Entering Class
- Total Initial AMCAS Applicants: 9103
- Total Completed Applications: 7072
- Applicants Interviewed: 871
- Number of Applicants Accepted: 178
For more information: http://www.tufts.edu/med/admissions/md/classprofile.html
