Difference between revisions of "University of Toronto Medicine"
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**Courses that required expository writing (12 credits) | **Courses that required expository writing (12 credits) | ||
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**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 | ||
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*Only the most recent MCAT scores will be considered | *Only the most recent MCAT scores will be considered | ||
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For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/requirements/Non-Academic_Qualifications.htm here] and visit the [http://www.ouac.on.ca/omsas/ OMSAS website]<br> | For more information, click [http://www.facmed.utoronto.ca/programs/md/admissions/0910/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. | + | For tips regarding the application procedure, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/application/tips.htm here] |
==Interview== | ==Interview== |
Revision as of 16:14, 15 January 2010
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American universities |
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British universities |
Australian universities |
International universities |
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
- Only the most recent MCAT scores will be considered
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