Academic Requirements

Although you do not need to be a science major to gain admission to a health profession program, you need strong science grades and above average standardized test scores.


MCAT, DAT, OAT, GRE, and PCAT deadline and contact information.

Average GPA for Matriculants in Doctoral Medical Programs

Program Number of U.S. Programs Overall GPA  
Allopathic                 125        3.5  
Osteopathic                   23        3.4  
Podiatry                     8        3.3  
Optometry                    17        3.4  
Dental                    57        3.4  
Veterinary                    28        3.6