Avalon University School of Medicine utilizes a holistic approach when selecting students for admissions. Our holistic approach is an individualized way for us to consider an applicant’s capabilities, providing a balanced assessment of experiences, attributes, and academic metrics.

• All applicants applying for the 4-year MD Program must be fluent in English and are required to complete mandatory prerequisites, which include a minimum of three years of undergraduate studies and a total of 90 credit hours with a passing grade. There are two separate tracks in the 4-year MD Program, with the tracks and eligibility requirements listed below:

Accelerated Program (Five semesters of basic sciences) – Applicants must have a minimum MCAT score of 480 or higher. The MCAT score and bachelor’s degree should have been achieved within the last three years.

Regular Program (Six semesters of basic sciences) – MCAT score is below 480 or not have taken MCAT. A bachelor’s degree, or, a minimum of 90 credit hours completed at the premedical/undergraduate level should be achieved (with the mandatory prerequisites completed).

As mentioned above, the mandatory prerequisite courses include the following:

• General Biology or Life Sciences- Two semesters or one year of study
• General/Inorganic Chemistry- Two semesters or one year of study
• Biochemistry/Organic Chemistry- Two semesters or one year of study
• Physics- Two semesters or one year of study
• English- Two semesters or one year of study
• Precalculus/Calculus- One semester
• Background in Humanities or Social Sciences- One semester (recommended courses but not mandatory)

• To apply for the 5-Year PreMed/MD Program, an applicant is required to have a high school/secondary school diploma. If you have not completed high school/secondary school, you should be within six months of graduating from your high school/secondary school before beginning the application.
• To apply for the 6-Year BS/MD Program, an applicant is required to have a high school/secondary school diploma. If you have not completed high school/secondary school, you should be within six months of graduating from your high school/secondary school before beginning the application.
• To apply as a transfer student from another medical school, if the applicant is applying from an international medical school, that school should be listed on the World Directory of Medical Schools. If the applicant is applying from the U.S. or Canadian medical school, that medical school should be accredited. Click here to learn more about transferring to Avalon University School of Medicine.

For details on what to submit with your application, please click here.