Difference between revisions of "University of Virginia School of Medicine"
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*AP credits are accepted in fulfillment of premedical science course requirements | *AP credits are accepted in fulfillment of premedical science course requirements | ||
*Required Courses | *Required Courses | ||
| − | **Biology ( | + | **Biology (6 credits) |
| − | **General Chemistry ( | + | **General Chemistry (6 credits) |
| − | **Organic Chemistry ( | + | **Organic Chemistry (6 credits) |
| − | **Physics ( | + | **Physics (6 credits) |
**All required courses must be taken with a laboratory component | **All required courses must be taken with a laboratory component | ||
*Recommended Courses | *Recommended Courses | ||
| − | **Biochemistry is encouraged and may be substituted for | + | **Biochemistry is encouraged and may be substituted for 3 credits of Organic Chemistry |
For more information, click [http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/admissions/requirements.cfm here] | For more information, click [http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/admissions/requirements.cfm here] | ||
Revision as of 17:49, 25 March 2010
Contacts
Website: http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/som/
Phone: 434-924-5571
Admissions e-mail: medsch-adm@virginia.edu
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- 4 years in length
- Number of Virginian applications in 2009: 767
- Number of Out-of-State applications in 2009: 3,410
- Class size in 2009: 143
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Applicants are required to have completed a minimum of 90 credits
- Applicants are expected to have earned a bachelor’s degree from a North American baccalaureate program.
- AP credits are accepted in fulfillment of premedical science course requirements
- Required Courses
- Biology (6 credits)
- General Chemistry (6 credits)
- Organic Chemistry (6 credits)
- Physics (6 credits)
- All required courses must be taken with a laboratory component
- Recommended Courses
- Biochemistry is encouraged and may be substituted for 3 credits of Organic Chemistry
For more information, click here
GPA
- Average accepted GPA 2009: 3.75
For more information, click here
MCAT
- Average scores 2009:
- Physical Sciences – 11.55
- Biological Sciences – 11.69
- Verbal Reasoning – 10.48
- Writing Sample – P
- Test must be taken no later than September 30 of the year prior to matriculation, and no earlier than April 1 of the three years prior to matriculation
For more information, click here
Supporting Documents
Application is done through AMCAS, click here
- Virginia School of Medicine web-based Supplemental Application
- MCAT Scores
- Letters of Recommendation:
- Minimum two letters
- Preferably from science professors or the equivalent
For more information, click here
Interview
- Number of Virginian students granted interviews: 153
- Number of Out-of-State students granted interviews: 397
Timeline
- Oct. 15, 2010: Students begin to be notified on admission acceptance
- Nov. 1, 2010: Deadline for AMCAS application
Tuition 2009-2010
- First year tuition (Virginian) - $ 35 150.00
- First year tuition (Out-of-State) - $ 45 150
For more information on tuition, click here
For information on financial aid, click here
