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'''Website:''' http://www.med.unc.edu/ <br> | '''Website:''' http://www.med.unc.edu/ <br> | ||
'''Phone:''' (919)962-8331 <br> | '''Phone:''' (919)962-8331 <br> | ||
− | '''Admissions e-mail:''' | + | '''Admissions e-mail:''' Admissions Officer - Randee_Reid@med.unc.edu |
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==Program Information== | ==Program Information== | ||
*Doctor of Medicine (MD) | *Doctor of Medicine (MD) | ||
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*4 years in length | *4 years in length | ||
*Approximately 160 available seats | *Approximately 160 available seats | ||
− | *Preference to North Carolina residents | + | *Preference to North Carolina residents; 20 non-residents accepted each year. |
+ | *Other programs are found [http://www.med.unc.edu/www/admissions here] | ||
==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
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====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
*Degree: Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) | *Degree: Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) | ||
− | *Required Courses | + | *Required Courses: |
− | + | **Biology (8 credits) – including one biology course with laboratory | |
− | **Biology ( | ||
**General and Organic Chemistry with laboratory (16 credits) | **General and Organic Chemistry with laboratory (16 credits) | ||
**Physics with laboratory (8 credits) | **Physics with laboratory (8 credits) | ||
+ | **Behavioural or Social Sciences (3 credits) | ||
+ | **English (6 credits) | ||
**Note - AP credits are accepted as long as they appear on the official transcript. It is strongly recommended to take advanced level courses if AP credits were granted | **Note - AP credits are accepted as long as they appear on the official transcript. It is strongly recommended to take advanced level courses if AP credits were granted | ||
− | *Recommended Courses | + | *Recommended Courses: |
**Cell and molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry | **Cell and molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry | ||
− | For more information, click [http://www.med.unc.edu/admit/ | + | *Pass/Fail courses are not advised |
+ | *International applicants must complete the prerequisites at an accredited US or Canadian university/college | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.med.unc.edu/admit/academic-requirements here] | ||
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
− | *Average | + | *Average GPA for 2012-2013: 3.57 (science and math), 3.62 (total cumulative) |
− | + | For more information, click [http://www.med.unc.edu/admit/admissions-standards here "Q2"] | |
− | For more information, click [http://www.med.unc.edu/admit/ | ||
====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
*Minimum score: 25 | *Minimum score: 25 | ||
− | * | + | *Average MCAT scores for class 2012-2013: |
− | **Physical Sciences – 10. | + | **Physical Sciences – 10.86 |
− | **Biological Sciences – 11. | + | **Biological Sciences – 11.09 |
− | **Verbal Reasoning – 10. | + | **Verbal Reasoning – 10.19 |
− | *MCAT must have been written within | + | *MCAT must have been written within 3 years of AMCAS application deadline |
− | For more information, click [http://www.med.unc.edu/admit/ | + | For more information, click [http://www.med.unc.edu/admit/selection-criteria/mcat-requirements here] |
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
− | * AMCAS online application must be submitted by | + | *AMCAS online application |
− | + | *Supplemental Application + non-refundable fee of $68 USD (supplemental application are emailed to qualified applicants considered for an interview) | |
− | * | + | *Letters of Recommendation: |
+ | **One letter from the pre-medical committee at the applicant's school; OR, | ||
+ | **Two individual letters: One from a professor in the same department as the applicant AND have taught the applicant in a formal classroom setting; the other from any professor of the applicant's choice | ||
+ | **Letters must be submitted by August 31st | ||
+ | *Optional letters (no more than 3) may be submitted by December 31st | ||
For more information, click [http://www.med.unc.edu/admit/how-to-apply here] | For more information, click [http://www.med.unc.edu/admit/how-to-apply here] | ||
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*No weekend or regional interviews are held | *No weekend or regional interviews are held | ||
For more information, click [http://www.med.unc.edu/admit/how-to-apply here] | For more information, click [http://www.med.unc.edu/admit/how-to-apply here] | ||
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==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
− | *June | + | *June 1, 2012: AMCAS applications become available |
− | + | *Sept-Feb 2012/2013: Interviews are held | |
− | *Sept-Feb | + | *Early Decision: |
− | *Oct | + | **Aug 1, 2012: Deadline to submit all applications |
− | *Oct | + | **Oct 1, 2012: Early decision acceptance notifications |
− | *Apr | + | *Regular MD program |
− | *May-July | + | **November 1: Deadline to submit AMCAS application |
− | *Aug | + | **Oct 15, 2012-Apr 2013: Acceptance notifications for regular applicants |
− | For more information, click [http://www.med.unc.edu/admit/files/AdmissionsTimeline.pdf here] | + | *Apr 2013: Final decisions and class filled |
− | + | *May-July 2013: Waitlist | |
+ | *Aug 2013: Classes begin | ||
+ | For more information, click [http://www.med.unc.edu/admit/files/AdmissionsTimeline.pdf here] and [http://www.med.unc.edu/admit/admissions-process here] | ||
− | ==Tuition | + | ==Tuition 2012-2013== |
− | *First year tuition | + | *North Carolina resident: |
− | *Total | + | **First year tuition: $18,552 |
− | *First year tuition | + | **Total fees: $47,852 |
− | *Total | + | *Non-resident: |
− | For more information on tuition, click [http://www.med.unc.edu/ | + | **First year tuition: $43,696 |
− | For information on | + | **Total fees: $72,996 |
+ | For more information on tuition, click [http://www.med.unc.edu/ome/finaid/cost-of-education here]<br> | ||
+ | For information on financial aid, click [http://www.med.unc.edu/ome/finaid/financial-aid here] | ||
[[Category:University of North Carolina|Medicine]] | [[Category:University of North Carolina|Medicine]] | ||
[[Category:Medicine|North Carolina]] | [[Category:Medicine|North Carolina]] |
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Contacts
Website: http://www.med.unc.edu/
Phone: (919)962-8331
Admissions e-mail: Admissions Officer - Randee_Reid@med.unc.edu
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- 4 years in length
- Approximately 160 available seats
- Preference to North Carolina residents; 20 non-residents accepted each year.
- Other programs are found here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Bachelor’s degree (any discipline)
- Required Courses:
- Biology (8 credits) – including one biology course with laboratory
- General and Organic Chemistry with laboratory (16 credits)
- Physics with laboratory (8 credits)
- Behavioural or Social Sciences (3 credits)
- English (6 credits)
- Note - AP credits are accepted as long as they appear on the official transcript. It is strongly recommended to take advanced level courses if AP credits were granted
- Recommended Courses:
- Cell and molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry
- Pass/Fail courses are not advised
- International applicants must complete the prerequisites at an accredited US or Canadian university/college
For more information, click here
GPA
- Average GPA for 2012-2013: 3.57 (science and math), 3.62 (total cumulative)
For more information, click here "Q2"
MCAT
- Minimum score: 25
- Average MCAT scores for class 2012-2013:
- Physical Sciences – 10.86
- Biological Sciences – 11.09
- Verbal Reasoning – 10.19
- MCAT must have been written within 3 years of AMCAS application deadline
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- AMCAS online application
- Supplemental Application + non-refundable fee of $68 USD (supplemental application are emailed to qualified applicants considered for an interview)
- Letters of Recommendation:
- One letter from the pre-medical committee at the applicant's school; OR,
- Two individual letters: One from a professor in the same department as the applicant AND have taught the applicant in a formal classroom setting; the other from any professor of the applicant's choice
- Letters must be submitted by August 31st
- Optional letters (no more than 3) may be submitted by December 31st
For more information, click here
Interview
- September – February
- No weekend or regional interviews are held
For more information, click here
Timeline
- June 1, 2012: AMCAS applications become available
- Sept-Feb 2012/2013: Interviews are held
- Early Decision:
- Aug 1, 2012: Deadline to submit all applications
- Oct 1, 2012: Early decision acceptance notifications
- Regular MD program
- November 1: Deadline to submit AMCAS application
- Oct 15, 2012-Apr 2013: Acceptance notifications for regular applicants
- Apr 2013: Final decisions and class filled
- May-July 2013: Waitlist
- Aug 2013: Classes begin
For more information, click here and here
Tuition 2012-2013
- North Carolina resident:
- First year tuition: $18,552
- Total fees: $47,852
- Non-resident:
- First year tuition: $43,696
- Total fees: $72,996
For more information on tuition, click here
For information on financial aid, click here