The mission of the University of Arizona College of Medicine β Tucson Office of Admissions is to select a diverse cohort of students who will become the future leaders in advancing health care to the distinct communities that make up Arizona and the United States.
Consistent with this mission, we strive to bring together individuals with a demonstrated commitment to serve as care providers, physician-scientists, clinical leaders, medical educators and public health experts, including advocates for rural and urban underserved populations. Applicants should exhibit qualities of altruism, academic excellence, leadership and dedication to becoming lifelong learners through research endeavors and academic development.
The MCAT assesses problem-solving, critical thinking, and knowledge of scientific concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine. We highly encourage you to prepare a study plan for the MCAT exam, specifically giving yourself adequate time to prepare. For the application cycle, the oldest MCAT we will accept is January , and September 9, , is the last exam in that will be considered for admission.
Both colleges offer an outstanding medical education. Make sure to designate the specific college you wish to attend. Our admissions committee looks for a well-rounded educational background, including:. All prerequisite courses must be taken at an accredited college or university within the United States or Canada. If you completed a degree outside of the United States or Canada, you must complete a minimum number of hours of coursework at an accredited college or university within the United States or Canada before your expected matriculation date.
If you completed a degree outside of the United States or Canada, you must complete a minimum of 60 hours of coursework on the semester system, or 90 hours of coursework on the quarter system, at an accredited college or university within the United States or Canada before your expected matriculation date. Upper-division coursework counts toward the total number of required hours. You must complete a minimum of 30 hours of upper-division coursework on the semester system or 45 hours of upper-division coursework on the quarter system.
