New Change to the 2/3 Yr Policy?

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I've heard that the U of A Med Admissions changed the policy again: to require a degree STARTING this coming cycle (2017-18)?

Is this news true? Can anyone verify

Thanks

[GH0ST]

This is from the 2017-2018 academic calendar for MD Admission at the UofA

For future notes: the calendar is by far the most accurate source of information (other than the actual admissions website). For any rumours or news, do note it takes at least a year for the faculty to update the calendar. This means any changes will take < or = 2 academic years to come to fruition.

http://calendar.ualberta.ca/content.php?catoid=20&navoid=5076#doctor_of_medicine_(md)

Academic Requirements
Students are required to obtain a baccalaureate degree prior to admission.

Notes

1. To be considered for admission, students must normally have achieved a GPA 3.3 for Alberta residents, 3.5 for Non-Alberta residents. As many full terms as required will be included in the calculation of the CGPA to reach the total of at least ★60. ★30 must be taken during one academic year (Sept-April).

Please note transcript deadlines in Undergraduate Application Procedures.

2. Medical College Admission Test (MCAT): All applicants must take the MCAT. The MCAT is electronic and there are several writings throughout the year. Please refer to the MCAT website for information on test dates and locations. All information and registration is through the MCAT office at www.aamc.org/mcat. Students must release their MCAT scores through the electronic THx system through the AAMC's website by the application deadline in Undergraduate Application Procedures. If an applicant has written the MCAT more than once, MCAT scores from the most successful sitting will be considered by the Faculty. The MCAT must have been written within the last five years prior to application deadline in Undergraduate Application Procedures. The Faculty will not accept the MCAT written in the spring of the year of admission. All applicants must write the MCAT before making application to the program.
3. Interview and Letters of Reference: Qualified applicants must present themselves for a personal interview. Closed letters of reference are required. Failure to provide these by the deadline in Undergraduate Application Procedures may result in closure of the applicant's file.
4. Spoken English Requirement: Applicants must meet a spoken English requirement (see Spoken English Requirement).
5. Personal Requirements: While admission to the MD program is based mainly on academic performance, lack of essential personal qualities in an applicant may be deemed sufficient cause for refusal of admission. There is no discrimination with respect to the applicant's sex or age in the selection process.
6. Selection Factors: Selection of students for admission to the MD program follows guidelines established by the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta, General Faculties Council, and the Faculty Council of the Faculty of Medicine. Selection is the responsibility of the MD Admissions Committee.

   Selection factors will consist of the following:

   1. Overall GPA (achieved on all transferable postsecondary work including, at least one Fall/Winter of 30 credits);
   2. MCAT score;
   3. Interview score;
   4. Letters of reference;
   5. Personal activities.

For applicants who have completed three or more years of postsecondary transferable coursework, the admissions GPA (overall GPA) is calculated with the deletion of the lowest year GPA, provided it is not the most recent year, or the one and only year where ★30 (5 full course equivalents) have been completed.

 

 

If there are any inconsistencies let me know and I will fix them.

- G

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Thank you for the help GH0ST!