How many years undergrad do I need?

[sk8kristi]

Hi, I'm a little confused as to how many years undergrad I need before applying to medicine. I'm OOP and was wondering if I can apply between my first and second years or only after my second year? I thought I knew the answer and then the website kinda confused me...

 

Thanks!

[Jamer]

I'll be perfectly honest and say that unless you're a combo of Mother Theresa and Steven Hawking, you're not getting in after 2 years OOP. Im taking 4.0, 99th percentile MCAT, and impressive EC's not to mention a great interview. It's rare that 2nd years get admitted IP let alone OOP where you're fighting an uphill battle.

 

To be more specific: You can apply after finishing 1 full year (10 course) of undergrad as long as you're taking 10 in 2nd year too. This would qualify you as applying as a 2nd year student, even though you'll only have 1 year of marks.

[sk8kristi]

Thanks. I do realize the chances of getting in at that stage and as OOP are about none but I just wanted to know if the actual possibility is there to apply.

[Jamer]

Yes. Good luck.

[vip_138]

Complacent Tragedy got into UofA 2nd year OOP. Maybe you could pm them for any tips/what kind of stats are needed.

[sk8kristi]

Ok thanks!

[n00b]

So the UofA site says only there were only 111 4-year applicants out of 1274 total applications. Isn't almost everyone applying going into their 4th year? Why are there only 111 4-year applications?

 

Or maybe I mixed up the terminology. Can someone explain?

[Jamer]

They mean applicants who were admitted.

[register]

I'll be perfectly honest and say that unless you're a combo of Mother Theresa and Steven Hawking, you're not getting in after 2 years OOP. Im taking 4.0, 99th percentile MCAT, and impressive EC's not to mention a great interview. It's rare that 2nd years get admitted IP let alone OOP where you're fighting an uphill battle.

 

To be more specific: You can apply after finishing 1 full year (10 course) of undergrad as long as you're taking 10 in 2nd year too. This would qualify you as applying as a 2nd year student, even though you'll only have 1 year of marks.

 

It's hard but not impossible. Definitely not the probability of mother theresa + stephen hawking combo you have suggested. I think it's closer to you have to be the top student out of 300-400 students. If you think you have a shot, this route is definitely possible, but you will have to work for it