REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY

You must complete:

• Biology – two semesters
• General Chemistry – two semesters 
• Organic Chemistry – two semesters (Biochemistry can replace one semester of Organic Chemistry)
• Physics (algebra-based) – two semesters

We strongly recommend but do not require the following coursework:

• Biochemistry – foundational for understanding molecular mechanisms of health and disease 
• Statistics – essential for scientific reasoning and interpretation of medical literature 

We recommend but do not require the following coursework:

• Psychology and/or sociology – to understand the social forces that shape the health of individuals and communities
• Anatomy and Physiology – for readiness in early clinical and anatomical sciences 
• Ethics, Philosophy, or Religious Studies – to strengthen moral reasoning and reflective practice 
• Humanities and Social Sciences – to develop empathy, cultural competence, and communication skills 

You can take science classes at a community college, but they should be no more than half of your total science coursework. We will accept Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) credit, as long as it appears on your undergraduate transcript.

• No minimum MCAT score is required.
• Retakes are accepted.
• If you retake the exam, we will consider your highest score.
• Scores must be from an exam taken within three years of matriculation.
  

The MCAT is one of many factors considered in our holistic review. A strong score can strengthen your application.

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• There is no minimum GPA required.
• We review your application holistically (your grades, experiences, service, and character).

• Pass/fail classes are accepted, especially during special circumstances (like COVID-19).
• Letter grades are preferred for science classes.
  

• Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended through AMCAS.
• You are responsible for ensuring that all your transcripts are submitted and verified by application deadlines. 

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You must earn a bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S. or Canada before starting medical school.

We accept applications from U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and international students. Non-U.S. citizens, please visit our International Applicants page.

Accepted students must complete a criminal background check. This process is managed by the AAMC-facilitated Criminal Background Check Service (Certiphi) and is a condition of acceptance.

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Accepted students must be up to date on vaccines, including:

• MMR 
• Varicella 
• Hepatitis B 
• Tdap 
• Influenza 
• Tuberculosis screening  

Additional vaccinations may be required by our clinical partners and for international travel.

Students invited to complete a secondary application will be required to agree to abide by the BYU Honor Code and submit an ecclesiastical endorsement.

You must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Students who are accepted to the School of Medicine must confirm that they can meet the program’s Technical Standards—skills and abilities needed to succeed—before they enroll. This can be done with or without approved accommodations, based on BYU’s disability policies. Reasonable accommodations are available through the BYU Accessibility Center.