Undergraduate Admissions
Special Program in Medicine
UConn's Special Program in Medicine links undergraduate preparation with four years of medical education, resulting in dual degrees from UConn: a BA/BS and a MD. Students focused on a career in medicine can choose from our more than 125 undergraduate majors while taking advantage of opportunities in the UConn School of Medicine through special seminars and health-profession events. This eight-year program aims to develop accomplished physicians, while also providing flexibility to accommodate individual choices. All students admitted to the Special Program in Medicine must be enrolled in the Honors Program upon entering UConn.
Application Requirements and Deadlines
Applicants must be entering as a first-year student and demonstrate exceptional performance in academics, including advanced preparation in mathematics and laboratory sciences. In addition, extracurricular activities and commitment to the health profession are also considered. There are no state residency requirements, although Connecticut residents will receive special consideration. UConn is committed to attracting members of underrepresented populations for its programs. International students are eligible to apply.
To be considered, an applicant should have:
- An overall secondary school grade point average of 3.5 (4.0 scale)
- A completed application including all supporting materials due November 1
- A supplemental application and optional resume due by November 8
- Two letters of recommendation highlighting the applicant's interest in medicine, to be received by November 8. These letters satisfy the optional recommendation letters towards your completed application to UConn.
- An interview with the Special Program in Medicine Committee (by invitation only)
School of Medicine Requirements
In order to matriculate into the School of Medicine, students must do the following during their undergraduate career:
- Maintain a 3.6 cumulative grade point average (4.0 scale)
- Achieve MCAT total score in the 80th percentile rank with no subtest scores below the 55th percentile rank
- Complete course work in general biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, and biochemistry to fulfill school of medicine application requirements
- Participate during matriculation > 100 hours in each of the following activities:
- Clinical Service (e.g. health care observation, EMS activity, hospital volunteering, MD shadowing, hospice services, etc.)
- Community Service
- Clinical or Benchtop Research
- Have favorable interviews during the senior undergraduate year