Difference between revisions of "University of California, Irvine Medicine"
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*Doctor of Medicine (MD) | *Doctor of Medicine (MD) | ||
*4 years in length | *4 years in length | ||
| − | *Entering class of | + | *Total applications: 5044 |
| + | *Total granted secondary application: 2246 | ||
| + | *Total interviewed: 531 | ||
| + | *Total accepted: 257 | ||
| + | *Entering class of 2011: 104 students | ||
*Preference given to California Residents, US Citizens or Permanent Residents | *Preference given to California Residents, US Citizens or Permanent Residents | ||
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*Required Courses | *Required Courses | ||
**Biology – 3 semesters (+ 1 year lab work) | **Biology – 3 semesters (+ 1 year lab work) | ||
| + | ***Must include one upper-division Biology course | ||
**Chemistry – 4 semesters (+ 1 year lab work) | **Chemistry – 4 semesters (+ 1 year lab work) | ||
| + | ***Must include biochemistry course and inorganic and organic chemistry courses | ||
**Physics – 2 semesters | **Physics – 2 semesters | ||
**Math – 2 semesters (Calculus + Statistics) | **Math – 2 semesters (Calculus + Statistics) | ||
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*Invitations are sent via email. | *Invitations are sent via email. | ||
*2 1-hour interviews with a faculty member | *2 1-hour interviews with a faculty member | ||
| + | *The Interview Day will consist of: | ||
| + | **short orientation | ||
| + | **student panel | ||
| + | **housing and financial aid information | ||
| + | **tours | ||
| + | *Approximately 10% (500-600) of the total applicant pool will be invited to interview. | ||
For more information, click [http://www.meded.uci.edu/Admissions/Selection&Interview.html here] | For more information, click [http://www.meded.uci.edu/Admissions/Selection&Interview.html here] | ||
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*Nov 1: AMCAS application deadline | *Nov 1: AMCAS application deadline | ||
*September to April - Interviews | *September to April - Interviews | ||
| + | *Rolling acceptance with the first acceptances issued by November 1st | ||
For more information, click [http://www.meded.uci.edu/Admissions/faqs.html here] | For more information, click [http://www.meded.uci.edu/Admissions/faqs.html here] | ||
Revision as of 17:47, 26 January 2013
Contacts
Website: http://www.som.uci.edu/
Phone: 949.824.5388
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- 4 years in length
- Total applications: 5044
- Total granted secondary application: 2246
- Total interviewed: 531
- Total accepted: 257
- Entering class of 2011: 104 students
- Preference given to California Residents, US Citizens or Permanent Residents
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: minimum of 3 years of undergrad, including a minimum of one full-time year at an accredited U.S. college or university.
- A Bachelor’s degree is recommended, but not required. (Any field of study)
- Average Cum. GPA: 3.66 (4.0 scale)
- Required Courses
- Biology – 3 semesters (+ 1 year lab work)
- Must include one upper-division Biology course
- Chemistry – 4 semesters (+ 1 year lab work)
- Must include biochemistry course and inorganic and organic chemistry courses
- Physics – 2 semesters
- Math – 2 semesters (Calculus + Statistics)
- English Writing/Composition – 1 semester
- Biology – 3 semesters (+ 1 year lab work)
- Course marks should each be a grade C or higher
For more information, click here
MCAT
- Average scores:
- Physical Sciences – 11
- Biological Sciences – 11
- Verbal Reasoning – 10
- Writing Sample – Q
- MCAT must have been written within 3 years of application deadline and not later than September of the year prior to matriculation
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Apply through AMCAS – click here
- 3-6 Letters of Recommendation
- Secondary applications are sent via email upon preliminary acceptance.
- Secondary application fee - $70 USD
Interview
- September– April
- Invitations are sent via email.
- 2 1-hour interviews with a faculty member
- The Interview Day will consist of:
- short orientation
- student panel
- housing and financial aid information
- tours
- Approximately 10% (500-600) of the total applicant pool will be invited to interview.
For more information, click here
Timeline
- June 1: AMCAS application becomes available online
- Nov 1: AMCAS application deadline
- September to April - Interviews
- Rolling acceptance with the first acceptances issued by November 1st
For more information, click here
Tuition 2010-2011
- California Resident - $ 30,947 (annual)
- Nonresident - $ 43,192.00 (annual)
For more information on tuition, click here
For information on financial aid, click here
