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*Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.89
 
*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.
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**GPA will be calculated by eliminating one full-course (6 credits) grade per full year of study.
**If applying after three years of full-time study, the 3 lowest grades will be removed.
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**If applying after three years of full-time study, the lowest 3.0 courses (18 credits) will be removed.
**If applying after completion of four years of full-time study, the 4 lowest grades will be removed
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**If applying after completion of four years of full-time study, the 4.0 courses (24 credits) 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.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/requirements/Undergraduate_Applicants.htm Here]
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For more information, click [http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/requirements/Academic/Calculation_of_GPA_Weighting_Formula.htm Here]
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====

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Contacts

Website: http://www.md.utoronto.ca/site5.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 2009: 2918
  • Number of applicants interviewed in 2009: 532
  • Class size in 2010: 250

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 (6 credits) grade per full year of study.
    • If applying after three years of full-time study, the lowest 3.0 courses (18 credits) will be removed.
    • If applying after completion of four years of full-time study, the 4.0 courses (24 credits) 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 2009:
    • Physical Sciences – 11
    • Biological Sciences – 11
    • 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

  • approximately 500 candidates will be invited
  • 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