Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the University of Alabama Birmingham School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergradaute GPA: 3.72
- Overall MCAT Score: 30.3 (out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 10.4
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 10.1
- MCAT Verbal Score: 9.8
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: P
Address:
UAB School of Medicine
1720 2nd Ave. S. FOT 1203
Birmingham, AL 35294-3412
Phone Number: (205) 934-2433
Email: medschool@uab.edu
Website: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/home/education
Admissions: University of Alabama Birmingham School of Medicine
NOTE: The information below should be used as reference only. Scores, statistics and dates will change from year to year, and they are only a single part to the admissions process. Be sure to check the school’s website for the most up-to-date information.
Fall 2012 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Dr. Nathan B. Smith
Application fee
$75
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/01
Application deadline
11/01
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/10
Regular application acceptance notification ends
3/30
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
2
Deferred entrance available
Yes
Deposit to hold place in class is due
at the time of offer
Early decision plan for admission offered
Yes
Early decision plan application period begins
06/01
Early decision plan application period ends
08/20
Early decision plan notification date
10/01
Starting month for the class of 2010-2011
July
Fall 2012 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
2534 applied, 372 interviewed, 267 were accepted, 176 enrolled
In-state admissions data
431 applied, 243 interviewed, 186 were accepted, 155 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
2103 applied, 129 interviewed, 81 were accepted, 21 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
1073 applied, 143 interviewed, 124 were accepted, 82 enrolled
Minority admissions data
838 applied, 77 interviewed, 67 were accepted, 39 enrolled
International admissions data
0 applied
Fall 2012-2013 MCAT Scores, GPA, and Coursework Requirements
Average undergraduate GPA
3.72
Oldest MCAT considered
2010
Average MCAT score
10.0
Average biological MCAT score
10.4
Average physical sciences MCAT score
10.1
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
9.7
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, English, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics, mathematics, general chemistry
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
62.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
15.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
7.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
5.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
11.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
Yes
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.S.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
8
Combined college/M.D. program URL
http://www.uab.edu/emsap
Tuition & Financial Aid: University of Alabama Birmingham School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Janet May
Financial aid phone
(205) 934-8223
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
In-state: $22,128, Out-of-state: $58,590
Required fees
$3,614
Room and board
$18,774
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
76%
Percent of students receiving loans
69%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
28%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2007 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$118,843
Ranking: University of Alabama Birmingham School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
55
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
3.7
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
3.8
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$183.5
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$157.93
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
75
Primary-care peer assessment score
3.3
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.7
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
47.4%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.72
Average MCAT score
10.0
Acceptance rate
10.5%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
1.5:1
Total medical school enrollment
755
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data
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