MD · Irvine, CA · public · applies through AMCAS
University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
Known as UC Irvine
Prerequisite coursework
Verify with the school| Course | Status | Hours | Lab | Pass/fail | AP credit | Online | Community college | Notes from the school |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anatomy BIOL | Recommended | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Biology BIOL | Required | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | 3 semesters or 5 quarters, must include one upper division course - we do not accept psychobiology, behavioral-based courses, evolution, ecology, plant biology, animal biology, or AP credit; upper division courses can only be taken at an accredited 4-year institution |
| Biostatistics MATH | Recommended | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Chemistry CHEM | Required | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 4 semesters or 6 quarters, including general/inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, AND biochemistry; AP score of greater than 3 is accepted |
| Composition & Rhetoric ENGL | Recommended | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Immunology BIOL | Recommended | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Literature ENGL | Required | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1 semester or quarter in any humanities (literature, history, philosophy, language, art; AP score 3 or greater is accepted) |
| Microbiology BIOL | Recommended | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Neuroscience BIOL | Recommended | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Physics PHYS | Required | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 2 semesters or 3 quarters; AP score 3 or greater is accepted |
| Psychology BESS | Recommended | — | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Community-college pathways
All college-level coursework will be considered, and applicants are allowed to take courses at a community college to fulfill prerequisite requirements. However, it's important to note that the fulfillment of the upperdivision Biology course must be completed at a four-year institution and will not be accepted if taken at a community college.
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 UCI School of Medicine seeks to admit students who are highly qualified to be trained in the practice of medicine and in a wide variety of fields in both basic science and clinical research. Ideal candidates are those whose backgrounds, talents and experiences contribute to our mission. Our Admissions Committee carefully reviews all applicants whose academic record and MCAT scores indicate that they will be able to handle the rigorous medical school curriculum. In addition to scholastic achievement, applicants are evaluated on their extent and level of research involvement, exposure and involvement in a healthcare setting, and community service. Careful consideration is given to applicants who have been affected by impactful life experiences and have demonstrated the potential to work with the medically under-served communities in California.
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 All applicants
- Canadian applicants
- No
- International applicants
- No
- DACA applicants
- Yes Must submit DACA documentation
- DACA details
- Must submit DACA documentation
- Residency preference (school's page)
- No residency preference is stated; eligibility requires US citizenship, permanent residency, or DACA with an employment authorization document, and the school participates in the WICHE PSEP for applicants from certain western states without medical schools.
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Interview
- Format
- Individual interviews with a faculty member and a medical student, held virtually. Applicants will also be invited to complete a standardized interview through KIRA talent.
- Invitations sent
- August 1
- Typical interview day
- Specific information about the interview day is provided to all applicants selected to be interviewed.
- Regional interviews
- Regional interviews are not available.
- Video interviews
- All interviews are conducted virtually via zoom.
- School's admissions page says
- Online interview days (September to April, about 40 applicants per session) with faculty and current-student interviewers; format not labeled
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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 01, 2026
- Oldest MCAT considered
- June 2023
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
- $120
- Fee waiver available
- Yes
- Deadline
- Dec 1, 2026 Secondary application must be submitted within 30 days of the invitation and no later than December 1.
- Who receives it
- Primary applications are first screened and then a subset of applicants are invited to submit a secondary application.
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Letters of evaluation
- Committee letter
- Accepted
- Letter packet
- Accepted
- Individual letters
- Preferred
Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.
Waitlist and deposit
- Typical waitlist positions
- Approximately 100
- Offers made from the waitlist
- 30
- Procedure
- The Waitlist Committee reviews all applicants on the waitlist and takes into consideration the Admissions Committee recommendations, class balance, and programmatic needs.
- Deposit required
- No
Cost of attendance and debt
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $43,009 | $55,254 |
| Health insurance | $7,769 | $7,769 |
| Total cost of attendance, year 1 | $78,212 | $90,457 |
95% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $179,945.
Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026
- Applications
- 7,440 (71.9% in-state)
- Matriculants
- 114 (88.6% in-state, 11.4% out-of-state; 56.1% women)
- Applications per seat
- 65
Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).
Entering class 2026
- Applicants
- 7,874
- Matriculated
- 125
- MCAT (median)
- 516
- GPA (median)
- 3.87 · science 3.85
- In-state
- 91%
Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.
Transfer applications
No Contact Name: Ursula Worsham Phone Number: 9498245388 Email Address: [email protected] Website: http://www.meded.uci.edu/Admissions/
Mission statement
Mission Statement: Discover - Teach - Heal Vision Statement: Powered by discovery and inclusive excellence, UCI School of Medicine will advance individual and population health.
Notes
2026 MS1 class profile: 7,874 applications, 125 matriculated (114 in-state / 11 out-of-state; pct computed), median cumulative GPA 3.87, median science GPA 3.85, median MCAT 516 (section medians CPBS 129, CARS 128, BBFL 129, PSBB 130). 'By the Numbers' page lists a 3.34% acceptance rate; narrative text citing '>6,500 applications for 114 positions' conflicts with the profile table. A Kira Talent asynchronous video assessment is required before interview day; no numeric GPA/MCAT minimums listed.
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://medschool.uci.edu/education/medical-education/medical-degree-program/admissions · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://medschool.uci.edu/about/numbers · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
- https://medschool.uci.edu/education/medical-education/medical-degree-program/admissions/application-criteria · school website, retrieved 2026-10-13
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