Medical Doctor (MD)

University of Florida - Public

The University of Florida offers two paths to obtaining an MD degree: through the regular College of Medicine admissions process or through the 7-year Medical Honors Program. There are different requirements for the two programs but the regular admissions information is detailed here. For more information on the 7-year Medical Honors Program click here

US News Ranking: #40 for research and #62 for primary care in nation

Location: Gainesville, FL

Accreditation: Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) Accredited

Credentials Awarded: Medical Doctor (MD)

AMCAS: yes

Interview: yes

Application Deadlines: December 1; Starting October 15th rolling admissions

Program Start Date: Fall

Program Length: 4 years

Class Size: 119 through regular admissions

Required Prerequisites:

  • Biology I & II with labs (8 credits)
  • General Chemistry I & II with labs (8 credits)
  • Organic Chemistry with lab (4 credits)
  • Biochemistry (3-4 credits)
  • Physics I & II with labs (8 credits)

    • *AP/CLEP/Dual Enrollment classes can be accepted but, applicants who have taken the courses in a traditional classroom at a four-year institution are considered more academically competitive unless advanced coursework has been completed in the same discipline(s).

    Minimum GPA: none

    Average Science GPA of Accepted Applicants: 3.76

    Minimum MCAT score: none

    Average MCAT score of Accepted Applicants: 32.2

    Patient Care Hours: very important especially in under served areas

    References: 3 letters of recommendation minimum

    Cost: About 18,000 for tuition and fees a year times 4 years is approximately 72,000 for tuition and fees only.

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