Requirements

MCAT and Academic Information

All applicants are required to take the MCAT. There is no minimum MCAT score used for screening; all scores are reviewed within a holistic admissions framework.
All lifetime MCAT scores are visible to the admissions committee and considered in the context of academic trends and preparation.
Acceptable MCAT date range (cycle 2027):
- Oldest MCAT considered: January 2024
- Latest MCAT considered: November 1, 2026
The committee prefers subsection scores at or above the 50th percentile (125) 鈥痠n Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems (CPBS) and Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems (BBFL) on the most recent MCAT attempt.
Candidates who demonstrate success on their initial MCAT attempt are viewed favorably. Applicants with multiple MCAT attempts receive additional academic review to better understand preparation and outcomes.

GPA, Academic Trends, and Postbaccalaureate Work

No minimum GPA is used for screening.
Applications are reviewed holistically, with emphasis on:
- Upward academic trends
- Sustained rigor, particularly in science coursework
Postbaccalaureate and graduate coursework is considered, especially when undergraduate performance is lower.
While no formal minimum is stated, the admissions process considers approximately 24 credits of postbaccalaureate or graduate coursework to be a meaningful trend when evaluating academic improvement.

Premedical Prerequisite Coursework

Biology (Required)

9 credit hours, including laboratory
Typically satisfied by General Biology I and II, Biochemistry I, or upper-level biology
Community college coursework: Not accepted for this requirement
AP credit: Not accepted for this requirement
Pass/Fail: Not accepted for this requirement
Online courses: Case-by-case, with evidence supporting that no in-person option was available

Chemistry (Required)

12 credit hours, including laboratory
Must include鈥痮rganic chemistry (two-semester sequence strongly recommended)
Community college coursework: Not accepted for this requirement
AP credit: Not accepted for this requirement
Pass/Fail: Not accepted for this requirement
Online courses: Case-by-case, with documented necessity

Physics (Recommended)

No lab required
Community college coursework: Accepted
AP credit: Accepted
Pass/Fail: Accepted
Online courses: Accepted

Sociology / Psychology (Recommended)

No lab required
Coursework in sociology or psychology is strongly recommended
Community college coursework: Accepted
AP credit: Accepted
Pass/Fail: Accepted
Online courses: Accepted

Applicants are expected to complete a鈥痬inimum of 30 credits in biology, chemistry, physics, or math-based disciplines, with preference for upper-level science coursework. Additional coursework beyond the minimum is strongly encouraged.

Technical Standards

Read Stritch's technical standards requirements, including the essential abilities and characteristics required for completion of the Medical Doctor degree.