Difference between revisions of "University of Minnesota Medicine"
From SUS Redbooks
Xinyuan.hong (talk | contribs) (→Curriculum) |
Xinyuan.hong (talk | contribs) |
||
| Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
==Contacts== | ==Contacts== | ||
| − | '''Website:''' http://www. | + | '''Website:''' http://www.mua.edu/mua/<br> |
| − | + | '''Phone:''' 978-862-9500<br> | |
| − | '''Phone:''' | + | '''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@mua.edu |
| − | |||
| − | '''Admissions e-mail:''' | ||
==Program Information== | ==Program Information== | ||
====Curriculum==== | ====Curriculum==== | ||
*Doctor of Medicine (MD) | *Doctor of Medicine (MD) | ||
| − | + | *4 years in length | |
| − | + | **First half of the program consists of basic science classes on the island of Nevis, while the next 2 years (72 weeks) consist of clinical medicine done at hospitals in the US and Canada | |
| − | + | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/curriculum here], [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/curriculum/view-all-basic-science-courses here] and [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=11&Itemid=4 here]<br> | |
| − | ** | + | For starting dates, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/admissions/how-to-apply/start-dates here]<br> |
| − | + | For information on class sizes, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/faqs here] | |
| − | |||
====Admission statistics==== | ====Admission statistics==== | ||
| − | *Total number of applicants in 2013: | + | *Total number of applicants in 2013: XX |
| − | *Applicants interviewed 2013: | + | *Applicants interviewed 2013: XX |
| − | *Class size in 2013: | + | *Class size in 2013: XX (XX in-province, XX out-of-province) |
| − | *International students are | + | *A maximum of XX% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants |
| − | For more information on the program, click [ | + | *International students are/are not eligible to apply |
| + | For more information on the program, click [URL here] | ||
==Admissions Requirements== | ==Admissions Requirements== | ||
====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
| − | * Degree: | + | *Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in Canada (90 semester hours) |
| − | *Required Courses | + | **Students may alternatively enter the Pre-Med program after 2 years of study (60 semester hours) |
| − | **Biology | + | *Required Courses |
| − | **Chemistry | + | **General Biology or Zoology (6 credits) |
| − | ** | + | **Inorganic Chemistry with lab (6 credits) |
| − | ** | + | **Organic Chemistry with lab (6 credits) |
| + | **English (6 credits) | ||
*Recommended Courses | *Recommended Courses | ||
| + | **Mathematics (6 credits) | ||
| + | **Physics (6 credits) | ||
| + | **The University also encourages students to take courses in Arts, Social Sciences, Philosophy, Literature and Humanities | ||
| + | *Important: Students with the following courses are given preference during admissions: | ||
| + | **Cell Biology | ||
| + | **Anatomy | ||
| + | **Physiology | ||
| + | **Genetics | ||
**Biochemistry | **Biochemistry | ||
| − | ** | + | **Molecular Biology |
| − | ** | + | **Physics |
| − | ** | + | **Mathematics |
**Statistics | **Statistics | ||
| − | ** | + | **Psychology/Interpersonal Skills |
| − | ** | + | **Communication |
| − | + | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/admissions/requirements/pre-med-coursew here]<br> | |
| − | |||
| − | For more information, click [http://www. | ||
| − | |||
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
| − | *Minimum | + | *Minimum: 3.0 or grade "B" |
| − | + | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/images/Forms/catalog.pdf here (page 14)] | |
| − | For more information, click [http://www. | ||
====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
| − | *Minimum | + | *Minimum scores: The University does not have a cut-off, but the MCAT is required for North American students. For other applicants, it is recommended. |
| − | + | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/faqs here] | |
| − | |||
| − | For more information, click [http://www. | ||
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
| − | * | + | *Application form |
| − | ** | + | *$ 75 Application fee |
| − | + | *Personal statement | |
| − | * | + | *Official transcripts of previous institutions attended |
| − | * | + | *MCAT scores |
| − | + | *Two letters of recommendation in which one should be written by someone who can adequately assess the candidates academic strengths and abilities, and the other one from a professor. | |
| − | ** | + | **A pre-medical advisor’s committee report may also be given instead of the letters. |
| − | + | *TOEFL scores | |
| − | * | + | *Two photos, passport size in colour |
| − | * | + | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/admissions/how-to-apply/admissions-documents here] |
| − | + | *Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be completed by those whose mother tongue is not English. | |
| − | * | + | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/admissions/how-to-apply/admissions-documents here] and [http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.fab2360b1645a1de9b3a0779f1751509/?vgnextoid=69c0197a484f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD here] |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | For more information, click [http://www. | ||
==Interview== | ==Interview== | ||
| − | * | + | *Selected applicants receive a notification about the interview date withing 2 weeks of their completed application. |
| − | * | + | *Interviews occur on campus or by phone. |
| − | For more information, click [http://www. | + | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/images/Forms/catalog.pdf here (page 10)] |
==Timeline 2013-2014== | ==Timeline 2013-2014== | ||
| − | * | + | *There are no deadlines for application submission as acceptances are based on a rolling admission basis. |
| − | + | For more information, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/faqs here] | |
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | |||
| − | For more information, click [http://www. | ||
==Tuition 2013-2014== | ==Tuition 2013-2014== | ||
| − | * | + | *Tuition: |
| − | * | + | **Semesters 1-5 (Basic Sciences): $10,250.00/semester |
| − | For more information, click [http://www. | + | **Semesters 6-10 (Clinical): $11,450.00/semester |
| + | **Pre-medical program (if applicable): $6,750.00/semester | ||
| + | **4-year tuition: $ 115,300 | ||
| + | *Dormitory (mandatory in 1st semester): | ||
| + | **Single Occupancy Room: $2,602.00 | ||
| + | **Double Occupancy Room: $1,874.00 | ||
| + | For more information on tuition, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/admissions/financial-information/basic-science-tuition here] and [http://www.mua.edu/mua/images/Forms/calculate_expenses.pdf here]<br> | ||
| + | For information on financial aid, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/admissions/financial-aid here]<br> | ||
| + | For more information on student housing, click [http://www.mua.edu/mua/index.php/student-life/housing here] | ||
| − | [[Category:University of | + | [[Category:Medical University of the Americas|Medicine]] |
| − | [[Category:Medicine| | + | [[Category:Medicine|Medical University of the Americas]] |
| + | [[Category:United States|Medical University of the Americas]] | ||
Revision as of 18:24, 17 November 2013
Contacts
Website: http://www.mua.edu/mua/
Phone: 978-862-9500
Admissions e-mail: admissions@mua.edu
Program Information
Curriculum
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- 4 years in length
- First half of the program consists of basic science classes on the island of Nevis, while the next 2 years (72 weeks) consist of clinical medicine done at hospitals in the US and Canada
For more information, click here, here and here
For starting dates, click here
For information on class sizes, click here
Admission statistics
- Total number of applicants in 2013: XX
- Applicants interviewed 2013: XX
- Class size in 2013: XX (XX in-province, XX out-of-province)
- A maximum of XX% of spaces are offered for out-of-province applicants
- International students are/are not eligible to apply
For more information on the program, click [URL here]
Admissions Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in Canada (90 semester hours)
- Students may alternatively enter the Pre-Med program after 2 years of study (60 semester hours)
- Required Courses
- General Biology or Zoology (6 credits)
- Inorganic Chemistry with lab (6 credits)
- Organic Chemistry with lab (6 credits)
- English (6 credits)
- Recommended Courses
- Mathematics (6 credits)
- Physics (6 credits)
- The University also encourages students to take courses in Arts, Social Sciences, Philosophy, Literature and Humanities
- Important: Students with the following courses are given preference during admissions:
- Cell Biology
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Genetics
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Psychology/Interpersonal Skills
- Communication
For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum: 3.0 or grade "B"
For more information, click here (page 14)
MCAT
- Minimum scores: The University does not have a cut-off, but the MCAT is required for North American students. For other applicants, it is recommended.
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Application form
- $ 75 Application fee
- Personal statement
- Official transcripts of previous institutions attended
- MCAT scores
- Two letters of recommendation in which one should be written by someone who can adequately assess the candidates academic strengths and abilities, and the other one from a professor.
- A pre-medical advisor’s committee report may also be given instead of the letters.
- TOEFL scores
- Two photos, passport size in colour
For more information, click here
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) must be completed by those whose mother tongue is not English.
For more information, click here and here
Interview
- Selected applicants receive a notification about the interview date withing 2 weeks of their completed application.
- Interviews occur on campus or by phone.
For more information, click here (page 10)
Timeline 2013-2014
- There are no deadlines for application submission as acceptances are based on a rolling admission basis.
For more information, click here
Tuition 2013-2014
- Tuition:
- Semesters 1-5 (Basic Sciences): $10,250.00/semester
- Semesters 6-10 (Clinical): $11,450.00/semester
- Pre-medical program (if applicable): $6,750.00/semester
- 4-year tuition: $ 115,300
- Dormitory (mandatory in 1st semester):
- Single Occupancy Room: $2,602.00
- Double Occupancy Room: $1,874.00
For more information on tuition, click here and here
For information on financial aid, click here
For more information on student housing, click here
