If you're looking for a list of medical schools that don't require the MCAT, you've come to the right spot. Are you feeling stressed about writing the MCAT? Did you know that on average, 24% of all test takers write the MCAT more than once, trying to improve their scores? Are you trying to figure out how to get into medical school with a low MCAT? What if there was a way to skip MCAT test prep all together? Well, you may be in luck. This blog discusses the difficulty of getting a good MCAT score and provides a list of medical schools that don't require the MCAT in the US and Canada.
As this information changes frequently, it's important that you verify with the school to which you are considering applying. Additionally, please note that this list may not be exhaustive, as new programs are frequently implemented, and existing programs are sometimes removed.
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How hard is the MCAT?
Students often underestimate the difficulty of the MCAT, if they're used to performing well on their college or university tests, they assume that naturally, they'll perform well on the MCAT. Unfortunately, the MCAT is no pop quiz and takes countless hours of review and practice in order to succeed. According to the AAMC, in the last 3-5 years, over 85% of examinees who took the MCAT completed courses in biology, biochemistry, general chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics prior to taking the test. In addition, nearly half of those test-takers completed a commercial, university or medical school preparation course. With that said, out of roughly 185,000 students who wrote the MCAT during this period, nearly a quarter of them decided to take the test again, likely in hopes of scoring better the second time around. So how hard is the MCAT? Very hard, but not impossible. With dedicated preparation and study, it is certainly possible to do well. If you do decide to take the MCAT, check out our blog to find out MCAT test and release dates. If you'd rather skip the MCAT, keep reading below for the list of medical schools that don't require the MCAT.
USA
BA/MD and BS/MD programs that don't require MCAT:
These joint programs offer the opportunity for exceptional high school students to secure a spot in medical school before even beginning undergraduate studies. Essentially, students will obtain either a Bachelor of Science (BS) or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and will then proceed directly into medical school to obtain a Doctor of Medicine degree (MD).
University at Albany/Upstate Medical University
Drexel University College of Medicine
Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
University of Florida College of Medicine
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
List of Early Assurance Medical School Programs (EAP's) that don't require MCAT:
Early assurance programs allow academically strong undergraduates the opportunity to apply to medical school at the end of their second or start of their third year of undergraduate study. This can act as a fast track into medical school as students can often bypass traditional requirements for admission.
Albany Medical College Early Assurance Program
Brody School of Medicine Early Assurance Program
Dartmouth University Geisel School of Medicine Early Assurance Program
Georgetown University School of Medicine Early Assurance Program
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Flex Med Program
Tufts University School of Medicine Early Assurance Program
University of Rochester School of Medicine Early Assurance Program
University of Toledo College of Medicine MedStart Program
CANADA
Allopathic medical schools that don't require MCAT:
Northern Ontario School of Medicine
McGill University *Baccalaureate degree must be completed within Canada
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27 Comments
maithili rakesh mhatre
I AM PRASENTLY STUDYING BSC CARDIAC PERFUSION IN INDIA CAN I BE ELIGIBLE FO MEDICAL COLLEGES IN CANADA AFTER COMPLETEING MY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IN INDIA
ReplyCHERYL LYNN DAVIS
Hi, So these schools are geared towards high school students, right? If so, are there any schools that are for adults to enter? Press advise. Thank you.
ReplyAbigail
Hey there! Thanks so much for taking your time to compile all this information into one website page. I have a quick question, is there any way I could go into Medical School in the United States as an IMG (international student) without a MCAT score? I have been with the British syllabus from high school up until now in university and I feel like it would be absolutely hard for me now to try to go back and do MCAT all over again, and then following up to all the crazy USMLE exams after during the actual Medicine course, on top of normal classes. Let me know, I'm absolutely desperate at this point haha! Take care :-)
ReplySpgk
Hi, i have a degree dentistry and i practiced dentistry for 5 years. Currently im in Canada and looking forward to write mcat, do i have chance of getting admission in the universities?
ReplyFarheen Zahra
Do these schools accept students studying at an undergrad school in US but are still waiting for their green card??
ReplyAreeba
Assalam u Alaikum Me humera i completed my fsc education in Pakistan so how can i apply for MBBS without MCAT
ReplyDaniel
Hey I'm studying in Nigeria as an MBBS student, is it possible to switch at my 400l to a medical school in the us/Canada without my MCAT?
Replysana
I am currently in the 5th year of an MD program abroad can I transfer to US medical universities for the rest ( 2 last year ) of my studies??
ReplyMarirose
I graduated with a 3.9 GPA-BS degree. How do I apply to one of these schools in order to attend Med School?
ReplyMarirose
Thanks for your response but I think I should be more clear on my question. I have graduated with a BS Summa Cum Laude from the Univ of Miami. I took the MCAT once and got a 497. I didn't want to retake it so I chose to start Medical School at AUA. Is it possible for me to transfer to a US med school or do I have to start the application cycle over? My only flaw on my application was the MCAT score.
ReplyEdwin Lin
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ReplyNUR LIYANA BINTI ZAKARIA
hello, im looking for opportunity to enrol in medical school that does not require mcat. Also any loans that i can apply to support my study.thank you.
ReplyKimberly
My daughter graduated with a Bachelors in Health Science. She graduated Cum Laude from Columbus State University in Columbus, GA. She has Aspergers and has taken the MCAT twice scoring almost the exact score. She knows facts and finds the structure of the MCAT difficult. In a perfect world, if they could sit and just ask her direct questions she would probably score amazingly. That being said, is there somewhere she could apply at this stage without a high score?
ReplyTanvi Naik
If I am an mbbs from India , am I supposed to appear for mcat to get into any of the US universities?
ReplyMeghal Raval
In the case of without MCAT hii, i am 3rd year medical student (mbbs) from gujrat ,india .And i m interested in doing my master course (pg) in canada. I have a such exam related que. exam , is there any need of ilets ?....and if yes than how many band required for admission in canada. And during master course is there any stipend or job for students .and is University give the stipend to the students ?? Please ans me as soon as possible.
ReplyOlabode
My son graduated from secondary school in Nigeria can he get medical school in Us or Canada that does not require MCAT thanks
ReplySHamim
Hi, I'm a nursing student in my final year. I really want to go to medical school but I do not have MCAT and my GPA is abundant 3.2. Is it possible for me to get accepted if I apply for Medical schools that doesn't require MCAT
Replyayan ahmed
hi, my name is ayan. i have always wanted to become a physician ever since i was 14 years-old ! i just did not know how to become one in the easiest way? removing the mcat as a requirement from some of these medical schools makes me more relaxed .
ReplyLexus Mueller
Hello! I am about to graduate from undergraduate school in May with my BS. I saw most of these BS/MD programs are for high school students, would I still be able to apply to these programs so I do not have to take my MCAT, or would I need to apply as a regular medical applicant at this point? Thanks!
ReplyMARY DANIELLE
Hello :) I am on my 4th year College of Pharmacy here in the Philippines. I plan to study Medicine abroad, would I be eligible to enter one of these schools without an MCAT score?
ReplyTarek
Hello, I am currently in my Junior year in undergrad as a biology major, I have taken majority of the science pre reqs but just do not want to go back and prepare for the MCAT is there anyway right now as a junior I can transfer and get into one of those programs?
ReplyTahani
Hello, my daughter is in her second-year of general medicine at the Beirut Arab University in Lebanon. After she finishes the third year she will sit for the IFOM exam. Can she transfer to another university in USA, Canada, or Europe based on her 3 years general medicine and IFOM exam result?
Replychelle
Hello, I plan on taking psychology at University in US. I plan on applying early to med school. Is it possible to apply to these US med schools in my third year to secure a spot?
ReplyCollet nandoa
Can I study medicine in Canada, I mean Ontario with a GPA of 3.12 in Medical Laboratory technology without MCAT?
ReplyMin
Hi! Thank you for this and for clarifying that these are not geared toward high school students, as I also thought that initially. I would like to get into a surgical program, maybe ophthalmology, but I tend to struggle on exams despite knowing material well. Do you know if any of the above schools , I than Baylor) rank higher in surgical programs than others? I have a couple of schools off my radar that I’m interested in but also am hoping to leave the northeast. Also, as a non trad student I’m hoping to find a way to not go into insurmountable debt—any tips on that? Thank you so much for all the information you have provided here! I’m new to the site :) Best
ReplyChantal Carnes
If I already have my BS, will these BS to MD programs accept my existing BS, or do I have to get a BS with them? For an academically strong candidate.
Replysafia malik
kindly let me know about mbbs programme without mcat and scholarships and fee structures
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