Difference between revisions of "University of Calgary Medicine"
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====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
*Minimum: 3.2 for Albertans and 3.6 for non-Albertans (4.0 scale) | *Minimum: 3.2 for Albertans and 3.6 for non-Albertans (4.0 scale) | ||
− | *Average (Class of | + | *Average (Class of 2012): 3.68 overall, 3.82 for the 2 best years |
*Calculation method: | *Calculation method: | ||
**Courses taken during summer sessions are not counted in the full-time study requirement or GPA | **Courses taken during summer sessions are not counted in the full-time study requirement or GPA | ||
**GPA is calculated from the best two completed full-time years (do not have to be consecutive years) | **GPA is calculated from the best two completed full-time years (do not have to be consecutive years) | ||
**Non-Albertans are ranked according to this formula: 62.517*GPA + 12.122*(MCAT, VR) + 6.757*(MCAT, BS) - top 200-250 non-Albertan files are sent for complete review | **Non-Albertans are ranked according to this formula: 62.517*GPA + 12.122*(MCAT, VR) + 6.757*(MCAT, BS) - top 200-250 non-Albertan files are sent for complete review | ||
− | For more information, see | + | For more information, see pages 6 & 13 of [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/Applican%20Manual%202010_2011.pdf Applicant Manual] |
====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
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**Writing Sample – Q | **Writing Sample – Q | ||
*MCAT scores from 1991-current are accepted | *MCAT scores from 1991-current are accepted | ||
− | For more information, | + | For more information, see pages 10 & 13 of [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/Applican%20Manual%202010_2011.pdf Applicant Manual] |
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
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*Essay | *Essay | ||
*Official transcripts from universities attended | *Official transcripts from universities attended | ||
− | For more information, click [http://www | + | For more information, click [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/Applican%20Manual%202010_2011.pdf here] |
==Selection Factors== | ==Selection Factors== | ||
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==Interview== | ==Interview== | ||
− | *February 21, | + | *February 20, 21, 27 and 28 of 2010 |
*Multiple Mini Interview style (9 verbal stations and 2 written stations) | *Multiple Mini Interview style (9 verbal stations and 2 written stations) | ||
For more information, click [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/prospective/admissions/mmi here] | For more information, click [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/prospective/admissions/mmi here] | ||
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==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
− | *September | + | *September 2010: MCAT scores must be released by this date |
− | *October 15, | + | *October 15, 2010: Deadline to submit online application. All supporting documents must be received by this date |
− | *February | + | *February 2011: On-line scheduling |
− | *February, | + | *February 27 & 27, 2010: Interviews |
− | *May | + | *May 13, 2011: First date of offers of acceptance sent |
− | *June 30, | + | *June 30, 2011: Final transcripts must be received |
− | *July | + | *July 15, 2011: Application and applicant manual will be available for the 2009/2010 application cycle |
− | For more information, | + | For more information, see pages 5 and 6 [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/Applican%20Manual%202010_2011.pdf here] |
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*First year tuition (all students) - $14,600 CAD | *First year tuition (all students) - $14,600 CAD | ||
*Total first year fees (all students) - $19,972 CAD | *Total first year fees (all students) - $19,972 CAD | ||
− | For more information on tuition, | + | For more information on tuition, see page 13 [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/Applican%20Manual%202010_2011.pdf here]<br> |
− | For information on | + | For information on loans, bursaries and other financial aid, click [http://www.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/prospective/bursaries_loans_housing here] |
[[Category:University of Calgary|Medicine]] | [[Category:University of Calgary|Medicine]] | ||
[[Category:Medicine|Calgary]] | [[Category:Medicine|Calgary]] |
Revision as of 16:01, 18 August 2010
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Contacts
Website: http://www.medicine.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/
Phone: 403-220-4262
Admissions e-mail: ucmedapp@ucalgary.ca
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- MD/PhD - click here
- 3 years in length
- Number of applications in 2007: 1405
- Target class size: 170 (85% of seats for Albertans, 15% for non-Albertans)
For more information, click here
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, see page 8 of Applicant Manual
GPA
- Minimum: 3.2 for Albertans and 3.6 for non-Albertans (4.0 scale)
- Average (Class of 2012): 3.68 overall, 3.82 for the 2 best years
- Calculation method:
- Courses taken during summer sessions are not counted in the full-time study requirement or GPA
- GPA is calculated from the best two completed full-time years (do not have to be consecutive years)
- Non-Albertans are ranked according to this formula: 62.517*GPA + 12.122*(MCAT, VR) + 6.757*(MCAT, BS) - top 200-250 non-Albertan files are sent for complete review
For more information, see pages 6 & 13 of Applicant Manual
MCAT
- Minimum scores:
- No required minimum scores
- Median scores Class of 2012:
- Physical Sciences – 10.74
- Biological Sciences – 11.22
- Verbal Reasoning – 10.17
- Writing Sample – Q
- MCAT scores from 1991-current are accepted
For more information, see pages 10 & 13 of Applicant Manual
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
Selection Factors
- Pre-Interview Scoring Criteria and Weighting
- Academic Record (50%)
- Extracurricular, volunteer, and employment activities (25%)
- MCAT (15%)
- Reference Letters (10%)
- Final Rankings
- Pre-interview score (40%)
- MMI verbal stations (50%)
- MMI written stations (10%)
For more information, click here
Interview
- February 20, 21, 27 and 28 of 2010
- Multiple Mini Interview style (9 verbal stations and 2 written stations)
For more information, click here
Timeline
- September 2010: MCAT scores must be released by this date
- October 15, 2010: Deadline to submit online application. All supporting documents must be received by this date
- February 2011: On-line scheduling
- February 27 & 27, 2010: Interviews
- May 13, 2011: First date of offers of acceptance sent
- June 30, 2011: Final transcripts must be received
- July 15, 2011: Application and applicant manual will be available for the 2009/2010 application cycle
For more information, see pages 5 and 6 here
Tuition 2009-2010
- First year tuition (all students) - $14,600 CAD
- Total first year fees (all students) - $19,972 CAD
For more information on tuition, see page 13 here
For information on loans, bursaries and other financial aid, click here