Fade2Black Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 Hi, I'm currently a 4th year undergrad at McMaster University in the life sci program. I recently applied to the Biology and Pharmacology program, and slightly to my surprise I have been granted an offer. They are asking me to either accept or decline by wednesday (BioPharm is also an ugrad program at Mac). There are a few things that are weighing heavy on my mind, and impeding my decision to accept: Firstly, the program would require another 3 years of ugrad (which is a total of 6 for me). I figure this isn't as bad as it sounds, since I will be working some semesters and gaining exposure out in the workforce. Secondly, this would delay my admissions to medical school for a few years. I am currently taking TPR mcat prep and will be writing it this summer. Would my MCAT mark still be valid 2 summers from now for admissions? Since my first 2 years of Ugrad weren't great I am thinking that this opportunity may be some sort of redemption. If anyone has been through a similar situation or just feels that they have some useful advice, please let me know...It would really help. Thanks for taking the time to read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aztekxero Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 As far as I know, MCAT scores are valid for 3 years for most, if not all, schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamer Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 3 years if not more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notERDoc Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 3 years if not more. I believe most schools require it to be within the last 5 years (in ontario anyhow)... but it would be a good idea to verify that they didn't change anything recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamer Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 I believe most schools require it to be within the last 5 years (in ontario anyhow)... but it would be a good idea to verify that they didn't change anything recently. U of A comes to mind as one that doesn't care as long as you've written it within the last 25 years or something. Every school has a different policy but it should be good for at least 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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