Requirements

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

The minimum academic requirements for admission to the first-year class are:

1.       A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The baccalaureate degree must be earned prior to matriculation in the medical school program.

2.       The Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Students must take the exam and have the official scores sent to KYCOM. MCAT test scores are valid for three years from the original test date.

3.       Satisfactory completion of the following college courses, including laboratory work:

English Composition and Literature                         6 Semester Hours

General Chemistry                                                       8 Semester Hours

Organic Chemistry                                                        8 Semester Hours (4 hours of which can be Biochemistry)

Physics                                                                            8 Semester Hours

Biological Sciences                                                       12 Semester Hours

These basic requirements must be passed and taken for credit at an accredited college or university.

Computer proficiency is an essential skill that will assist students with KYCOM coursework. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that each entering student should have a good working knowledge of common PC use and applications. KYCOM utilizes the latest in Microsoft Office® and Windows® applications.