MD · Tucson, AZ · public · applies through AMCAS
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
Known as Arizona (Tucson)
Prerequisite coursework
Verify with the school| Course | Status | Hours | Lab | Pass/fail | AP credit | Online | Community college | Notes from the school |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy BIOL | Required | — | No | Case-by-case case by case | Yes | Yes | Yes | Physiology or Anatomy course 2 semesters or 3 quarters Labs recommended when applicable 2 semesters or 3 quarters |
| Biochemistry CHEM | Required | — | No | Case-by-case case by case basis for pass-fail courses | Yes | Yes | Yes | Biochemistry (or 1 semester Biochemistry/1 semester of Genetics) |
| Biology BIOL | Required | — | No | Case-by-case case by case | Yes | Yes | Yes | Upper-division of any two from different disciplines of the following: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Histology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pathology, or Immunobiology OR can use 1 semester of any Genetics course if taken 2 semesters of Biochemistry (includes lower division) |
| Composition & Rhetoric ENGL | Required | — | No | Case-by-case case by case | Yes | Yes | Yes | English (or other writing intensive course) 2 semesters or 3 quarters |
| Physiology BIOL | Required | — | No | Case-by-case case by case | Yes | Yes | Yes | Physiology or Anatomy course 2 semesters or 3 quarters Labs recommended when applicable |
| Psychology BESS | Required | — | No | Case-by-case case by case | Yes | Yes | Yes | Social & Behavioral Sciences (e.g. Psychology, Sociology, Public Health) 1 semester or 2 quarters |
| Statistics MATH | Required | — | No | Case-by-case case by case | Yes | Yes | Yes | Statistics (Biostatistics recommended) |
| Biochemistry CHEM | Required | 2 | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Community-college pathways
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson will consider community college coursework for prerequisites.
Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Admission policies, in the school's words
The primary application is December 1, 2026. Our secondary application is due December 22, 2026, or by 5:00 pm AZ time, or 21 days after you have been sent the secondary application (whichever comes first).
Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Who can apply
- Out-of-state applicants
- Yes we accept out of state applicants.
- Canadian applicants
- Yes Canadian transcripts are accepted. Permanent US residency required upon matriculation.
- International applicants
- No we do not accept international students in any of our MD programs
- DACA applicants
- No
- Residency preference (school's page)
- The FAQ states that out-of-state applicants receive comparable consideration after the interview process.
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Interview
- Format
- First round of admissions interview: video-recorded response. Second round admissions interviews: virtual MMI format.
- Invitations sent
- August 2026
- Typical interview day
- Interview day agendas are made available to applicants at the time that they are offered an interview invitation. The interview day consists of a welcome and virtual tour, the MMI interview, a presentation on the educational offerings, and meet and greet opportunities with Medical Students.
- Video interviews
- First round of admissions interview: videorecorded response. Second round admissions interviews: virtual MMI format.
- School's admissions page says
- Virtual: a first-round asynchronous recorded video interview (two timed questions via the AMP portal), then a virtual multiple mini interview (about 60 minutes) as part of a virtual Applicant Visit Day.
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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates
- Casper
- Not on official list source
- AAMC PREview
- Exploring (not used in decisions) "Exploring PREview for Future use – will not be used in this cycle’s admissions decisions" source
- Latest MCAT considered
- September 12, 2026
- Oldest MCAT considered
- January 2024
Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.
Secondary application
- Required
- Yes
- Fee
- $95
- Fee waiver available
- Yes
- Deadline
- Dec 20, 2026 December 2027
- Who receives it
- AMCAS
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Letters of evaluation
- Committee letter
- Accepted
- Letter packet
- Accepted
- Individual letters
- Accepted
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Waitlist and deposit
- Typical waitlist positions
- Varies, 35-50 typically
- Offers made from the waitlist
- 25
- Procedure
- Notification via email and phone call with 1-5 day maximum to accept or decline offer.
- Deposit required
- No
Cost of attendance and debt
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $40,990 | $60,643 |
| Health insurance | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Total cost of attendance, year 1 | $78,490 | $98,143 |
90% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $205,044.
Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026
- Applications
- 7,342 (10.6% in-state)
- Matriculants
- 118 (71.2% in-state, 28.8% out-of-state; 59.3% women)
- Applications per seat
- 62
Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).
Transfer applications
case-by-case Contact Name: UA College of Medicine - Tucson Admissions Phone Number: 5206266214 Email Address: [email protected] Website: https://medicine.arizona.edu/education/degree-programs/mdprogram
Mission statement
The College of Medicine – Tucson trains future physicians to provide high-quality and compassionate care, develops scientists focused on exciting discoveries, and nurtures undergraduate and graduate students interested the many professions in health care and the health sciences.
Notes
No entering-class profile published on the admissions pages. Secondary application requires a 3.0 overall GPA, 3.0 BCPM GPA and MCAT of at least 498 (highest score within three years used, not averaged). FAQ says about 500 applicants are interviewed each year. Core prerequisites must be graded C or better; applicants designate the Tucson or Phoenix campus.
Sources for this page
- MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 · AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13
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- MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 · AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13
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- School website (class profile and admissions pages)
- LCME Directory - Accredited Programs
- AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 · AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://medicine.arizona.edu/education/degree-programs/md-program/admissions · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://medicine.arizona.edu/education/degree-programs/md-program/admissions/faq · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
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