The requirements for admission are governed by the School of Medicine Council on Selection, the admissions committee for the School of Medicine. The Council on Selection is composed of faculty, administration and students who screen applications, determine which candidates will be offered an interview and make all final admission decisions.

The deadline to submit all application materials is November 1 (11:59 p.m. CST), including:

• The General Application for Admission to UMKC
• The School of Medicine Online Supplemental Application
• Reference forms
• Official transcripts & official test scores.

Admission decisions are based on an individualized and holistic review of applications.

Applicants offered admission to the B.A./M.D. program begin coursework the following August.

Coursework

The average unweighted high school GPA for a student admitted to the B.A./M.D. program is 3.9. The range of unweighted high school GPA for students admitted fall between 3.0 – 4.0.

• Applicants for admission to the B.A./M.D. program must be fully admissible to UMKC.
  • Admission to UMKC is determined by a combination of ACT or SAT score, class rank, and the completion of the 17 core requirements of the university.
  • For questions about the general UMKC application process, feel free to contact the UMKC Admissions Office
• Applicants for admission to the B.A./M.D. program must achieve an unweighted GPA of 3.0 in the 17 core requirements of the university.
• The 17 core requirements of the university are:
  • Four units of English
  • Four units of mathematics (Algebra 1 or higher)
  • Three units of science (recommended one unit of biology and one unit of chemistry)
  • Three units of social studies
  • Two units of a single foreign language
  • One unit of fine arts (visual arts, music, dance, or theater)
• Applicants not admitted to UMKC or applicants offered trial admission are not eligible for admission to the B.A./M.D. program.

ACT/SAT Score

The average test score for a student admitted to the B.A./M.D. program is a 32 ACT or a 1420 SAT.

• Applicants for admission to the B.A./M.D. program must achieve a minimum ACT score of 24 or 1160 SAT score. The writing section on both the ACT and SAT is not used.
• Official test scores need to be received for an application to be processed. Test scores can be sent via mail or electronically to the UMKC Office of Admissions.
• UMKC receives and processes a superscore from ACT or SAT, comprised of a student’s best section scores to generate an overall, best composite score.
• Students applying to the B.A./M.D. program must have taken the ACT and/or SAT for the first time by the November 1 deadline.
• The latest test score accepted for initial application review is the October test date. October test scores are considered as “on time” for admissions consideration.
  • If a student is selected for an interview, the latest test score accepted for final review is the December test date.
• ACT and SAT scores must have been earned within three years of the application deadline of the year in which the student is applying.
• SAT subject exams are not used in the admissions process.

Holistic Review of Applications

Admission to the School of Medicine is based on a combination of academic performance and the potential to further develop the core competencies of the School of Medicine. The Council on Selection reviews a candidate’s personal characteristics and experiences, in addition to academic information.

The Council on Selection will evaluate:

• The candidate’s unweighted high school GPA in the 17 core requirements of the university
• Standardized test scores
• Strength of high school curriculum
• Personal statement
• Short-answer responses
• High school activities and leadership
• Health-related activities and investigation of the profession
• Official School of Medicine reference forms
• Results of the interview

There is no single component of the application that will guarantee a candidate an interview or an offer of admission.

Given the number of academically qualified candidates, students should consider the following recommendations (not requirements) to be competitive for admission:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the strongest academic curriculum offered in high school. Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, college credit, honors and/or other college preparatory courses are recommended.
• Demonstrate leadership ability and involvement throughout the entire high school experience, including involvement with high school activities and organizations, community service, employment and other opportunities available within the school.
• Demonstrate an early commitment and interest in medicine through continuous involvement in health-related activities, including volunteer experiences, shadowing a physician and/or other health care provider, medical clubs and organizations, medically-related camps, and other health related experiences. Students should demonstrate the initiative to investigate the profession beyond what they may experience from parents who work in health care or other activities such as lifeguarding, babysitting, or working the school blood drive.

Admissions Eligibility

In order to be considered for admission to the B.A./M.D. program, applicants for admission must meet the following requirements:

• Must graduate from a high school or home school program in the United States, from a U.S.-accredited high school, or have obtained their GED.
  • For U.S. citizens attending high school abroad, applicants’ credentials will be reviewed by the International Student Affairs Office at the time of application.

• Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
  • Permanent resident status must be achieved by November 1 of the year before the fall term for which student is applying. A copy of the permanent resident card must accompany the general application for admission.
  • International students are not eligible for admission to the B.A./M.D. program.

Additional Requirements for Current College Students

Students with 23 hours or less of post-high school graduation college credit at the time of application are eligible to apply for admission to the six-year B.A./M.D. program.

• If the applicant is currently enrolled in college in the semester in which they apply to the six-year program, the number of college credit hours accumulated by the end of that semester must not exceed the 23-hour credit limit.
• While the application is being processed, applicants may continue taking college courses during the next semester.  It is recommended, but not required, that current college students enroll in at least 15 hours each semester and enroll in science coursework.
• Current college students interested in applying to the six-year program must have earned a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the end of the fall semester (first semester of college).
  • Students who do not earn a cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the end of the fall semester are ineligible for admission to the program.
• College transcripts with fall semester grades must be received before the Council on Selection can review the application.
  • Offers to interview will not be made until an official college transcript with fall semester grades has been received.

Current college students must meet all other admissions requirements and eligibility outlined above.

Residency

Residency is determined by the UMKC Office of Admissions. The UMKC Office of Admissions will classify a student as:

• In-state: Resident of the state of Missouri
• Regional: Resident of the states of Arkansas, Kansas, Illinois, Nebraska, or Oklahoma
• Out-of-state: Resident of states not mentioned above

If you have questions about your residency status, please contact the General UMKC Office of Admissions at residency@umkc.edu.