Difference between revisions of "University of Toronto Medicine"
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'''Phone:''' 416-978-7928<br> | '''Phone:''' 416-978-7928<br> | ||
'''Admissions e-mail:''' medicine.admiss@utoronto.ca | '''Admissions e-mail:''' medicine.admiss@utoronto.ca | ||
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| + | ==Program Information== | ||
| + | *Doctor of Medicine (MD) | ||
| + | *4 years in length | ||
| + | *Number of applications in 2008: 2734 | ||
| + | *Class size in 2009: 224 | ||
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==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
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| − | + | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | |
| − | ====Course Requirements==== | + | *Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in Canada (any discipline) |
| − | * | + | *Required Courses |
| − | ** | + | **Life Sciences (12 credits) |
| − | * | + | **Social Sciences, Humanities or Languages (6 credits) |
| − | *Recommended | + | *Recommended Courses |
| − | * | + | **Statistics (3 credits) |
| + | **Courses that required expository writing (12 credits) | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/adm/requirements/Academic_Qualifications/Prerequisites.htm here] | ||
====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
*Minimum: 3.6 (4.0 scale) | *Minimum: 3.6 (4.0 scale) | ||
| + | *Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.89 | ||
*Calculation method: | *Calculation method: | ||
**GPA will be calculated by eliminating one full-course grade per full year of study. | **GPA will be calculated by eliminating one full-course grade per full year of study. | ||
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**If applying after completion of four years of full-time study, the 4 lowest grades will be removed | **If applying after completion of four years of full-time study, the 4 lowest grades will be removed | ||
**Summer courses are not included in GPA calculation, though they may count towards prerequisites | **Summer courses are not included in GPA calculation, though they may count towards prerequisites | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/adm/requirements/Academic_Qualifications/Calculation_of_GPA_Weighting_Formula.htm | + | For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/adm/requirements/Academic_Qualifications/Calculation_of_GPA_Weighting_Formula.htm Here] |
====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
| − | * | + | *Minimum scores: |
| − | * | + | **Physical Sciences – 9 |
| + | **Biological Sciences – 9 | ||
| + | **Verbal Reasoning – 9 | ||
| + | **Writing Sample – N | ||
| + | *Median scores 2008: | ||
| + | **Physical Sciences – 11 | ||
| + | **Biological Sciences – 12 | ||
| + | **Verbal Reasoning – 10 | ||
| + | **Writing Sample – Q | ||
| + | *MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/adm/requirements/Academic_Qualifications/MCAT.htm here] | ||
====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
| − | * | + | *Personal Statement (1000 word essay) – see [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/pdf/b_omsas_e.pdf OMSAS guidelines] |
| − | * | + | *Autobiographical sketch – outline of extra-curricular activities (with contact information) |
| − | *3 | + | *References (must provide 3) – referees must write a narrative statement and complete a standardized form |
| − | *Official transcripts from universities attended. | + | *Official transcripts from universities attended |
| + | For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/adm/requirements/Non-Academic_Qualifications.htm here] and visit the [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ OMSAS website]<br> | ||
| + | For tips regarding the application procedure, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/adm/application/Tips.htm here] | ||
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| + | ==Interview== | ||
| + | *Late February – early March | ||
| + | *Interviews are conducted at the Faculty of Medicine by a member of the Faculty and a current medical student | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/adm/application/interview.htm here] | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Timeline== |
| − | * | + | *Mid June, 2008: OMSAS application becomes available online |
| − | * | + | *Sept. 15, 2008: Deadline to create OMSAS account |
| − | * | + | *Oct. 1, 2008: Deadline to submit applications |
| + | *Oct. 1, 2008: All transcripts and academic documents must be received by OMSAS | ||
| + | *Oct. 6, 2008: All cheques/money orders must be received | ||
| + | *Oct. 15, 2008: Deadline for MCAT scores to be released to OMSAS | ||
| + | *May 15, 2009: First offers of admission | ||
| + | *June 12, 2009: Deadline to accept offers of admission | ||
| + | *June 30, 2009: All transcripts must be received by OMSAS | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/omsas-dates.html here] | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Tuition 2009-2010== |
| − | + | *First year tuition (Canadian student) - $ 17 887 | |
| − | + | *Total first year fees (Canadian student) - $ 19 170.90 | |
| − | + | *First year tuition (Visa student) - $ 48 620 | |
| − | + | *Total first year fees (Visa student) - $ 50 659.90 | |
| − | + | For more information on tuition, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/registrar/finance.htm here]<br> | |
| − | + | For information on admission scholarships, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/awards/scholarships.htm here] | |
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[[Category:University of Toronto|Medicine]] | [[Category:University of Toronto|Medicine]] | ||
[[Category:Medicine|Toronto]] | [[Category:Medicine|Toronto]] | ||
Revision as of 20:59, 20 May 2009
Contacts
Website: http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/site4.aspx
Phone: 416-978-7928
Admissions e-mail: medicine.admiss@utoronto.ca
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- 4 years in length
- Number of applications in 2008: 2734
- Class size in 2009: 224
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Minimum 3 years of undergraduate study in Canada (any discipline)
- Required Courses
- Life Sciences (12 credits)
- Social Sciences, Humanities or Languages (6 credits)
- Recommended Courses
- Statistics (3 credits)
- Courses that required expository writing (12 credits)
For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum: 3.6 (4.0 scale)
- Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.89
- Calculation method:
- GPA will be calculated by eliminating one full-course grade per full year of study.
- If applying after three years of full-time study, the 3 lowest grades will be removed.
- If applying after completion of four years of full-time study, the 4 lowest grades will be removed
- Summer courses are not included in GPA calculation, though they may count towards prerequisites
For more information, click Here
MCAT
- Minimum scores:
- Physical Sciences – 9
- Biological Sciences – 9
- Verbal Reasoning – 9
- Writing Sample – N
- Median scores 2008:
- Physical Sciences – 11
- Biological Sciences – 12
- Verbal Reasoning – 10
- Writing Sample – Q
- MCAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
- Personal Statement (1000 word essay) – see OMSAS guidelines
- Autobiographical sketch – outline of extra-curricular activities (with contact information)
- References (must provide 3) – referees must write a narrative statement and complete a standardized form
- Official transcripts from universities attended
For more information, click here and visit the OMSAS website
For tips regarding the application procedure, click here
Interview
- Late February – early March
- Interviews are conducted at the Faculty of Medicine by a member of the Faculty and a current medical student
For more information, click here
Timeline
- Mid June, 2008: OMSAS application becomes available online
- Sept. 15, 2008: Deadline to create OMSAS account
- Oct. 1, 2008: Deadline to submit applications
- Oct. 1, 2008: All transcripts and academic documents must be received by OMSAS
- Oct. 6, 2008: All cheques/money orders must be received
- Oct. 15, 2008: Deadline for MCAT scores to be released to OMSAS
- May 15, 2009: First offers of admission
- June 12, 2009: Deadline to accept offers of admission
- June 30, 2009: All transcripts must be received by OMSAS
For more information, click here
Tuition 2009-2010
- First year tuition (Canadian student) - $ 17 887
- Total first year fees (Canadian student) - $ 19 170.90
- First year tuition (Visa student) - $ 48 620
- Total first year fees (Visa student) - $ 50 659.90
For more information on tuition, click here
For information on admission scholarships, click here
