The minimum academic requirements for admission to the first year class are:
1. The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). The MCAT is administered in April and August of every year. If applying for the 2006 entering class, only April 2003 through August 2005 scores will be accepted
2. A baccalaureate degree, or commendable completion of at least three-fourths (90 semester hours or 135 term credit hours) of the required credits for a baccalaureate degree, from a regionally accredited college or university. The baccalaureate degree is preferred and preference is given to those candidates who will have earned the degree prior to matriculation in the medical school program.
3. Satisfactory completion, with a grade of C or higher, of the following college courses, including laboratory work:
Biological Sciences 12 Semester Hours
Chemistry 13 Semester Hours
Bio Chemistry (in addition to Chemistry hours) 3 Semester Hours
Genetics (in addition to Biological Sciences) 3 Semester Hours
Physics 8 Semester Hours
English Composition/Literature 6 Semester Hours
Total 45 Semester Hours