Requirements for Study at Alabama University
Potential applicants should meet the following minimum requirements to be considered for an interview.
MCAT Score
The total MCAT Score of 495 does not apply to applicants to Early Decision or EMSAP programs. These programs each have different MCAT criteria.
1. Scores from the September 2018 MCAT dates are the latest that will be considered.
2. A 2016 MCAT score is the earliest score considered for the 2019 entering class.
Note: The new MCAT is a different examination from the previous MCAT. The new examination has a different structure, new content and is scored differently.
While there are percentile ranks for scores on each of the tests,similar percentile ranks of scores on the old and new tests do not represent the same performance on the two different tests.
More Information on MCAT Score
When evaluating applicants our Committee will use the percentile rank of an individual score on the new MCAT to compare it to others who took the new exam.
Since our Committee has a great deal of experience with the old MCAT, scores will evaluate individual applicant’s similar to the way they were used in the past. See the MCAT website for more information.
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Grade Point Average
For Alabama residents, there are no minimum grade point averages for consideration for admission.
Out-of-state applicants must have a 3.4 or higher undergraduate, graduate, or post-baccalaureate grade point average to receive a secondary application invitation.
All applicants must show a solid knowledge of relevant sciences and the ability to manage a rigorous academic curriculum.
You must also have received a “C” or better in all required courses. The out-of-state applicant GPA minimum requirement does not apply to MD-PhD applicants.
Credit Hours
Applicants should report at least 90 hours of undergraduate course credit from an accredited U.S. college or university on the AMCAS application.
All requirements to complete current degree programs must be completed by July 1st prior to matriculation.
All college majors are considered equally; however, consider how your major prepares you for the rigorous science coursework of medical school and how your major will be useful if not accepted to medical school.
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Citizenship
Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are considered for admission.
Required Undergraduate Courses
Below are the required undergraduate courses for this program.
General Biology |
8 semester hours |
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Chemistry |
Biochemistry or 8 semester hours of Organic Chemistry (with lab) |
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General Physics (with lab) |
8 semester hours |
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College Mathematics |
Biostatistics/Statistics or 6 semester hours |
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English |
6 semester hours |
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Applicants are encouraged to take courses in behavioural and social sciences.
These subject areas are reflected in the new MCAT. Introduction into Psychology or Abnormal Psychology would be potential course options.
Regarding AP and CLEP credit: For AP or CLEP credit to meet a minimum requirement, college hour or unit credit for a course must appear on your transcript.
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