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The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine

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Gaining admission to The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 3.81 and an average MCAT score of 503.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA:
3.81
Average MCAT:
503
Competitiveness:
Moderately Competitive
Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.
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Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$$22,572
Out-of-State Tuition:
$$38,512

For more information about tuition at The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, visit the following link: NA

Friendliness

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Not Friendly

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Not Friendly

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:
No
Accepts International:
Yes
International Friendliness:
Not Friendly

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

Mission Statement

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine:

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine Mission Statement:
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Situational Judgement Tests

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine does not require the completion of either the Casper® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

Casper®:
Yes
AAMC PREview™:
No
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Dates, Deadlines, and Fees

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:
October 1
Secondary Application Deadline:
November 13
Secondary Application Fee:
$NaN
Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

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Interview Cycle Start:
August
Interview Cycle End:
January
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Prerequisite Courses

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine below:

Interpreting Semester Hours
Typically,
3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters
4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit
6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters
8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

PHYSICS

Semester Hours:
8
Lab?
Required

2 semester hours must be labs

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
8
GenChem Lab?
Required
OChem Semester Hours:
8
OChem Lab?
Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
3
Biochem Lab?
Required

16 semester hours of chemistry: 8 general chemistry and 8 organic chemistry, each including 2 lab hours

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
14
GenBio Lab?
Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
3
HL Bio Lab?
Required

Biology - 14 semester hours are required, 2 of which must be labs

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:
0

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:
6

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
0
Statistics Semester Hours:
3

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: https://medicine.uttyler.edu/admissions/

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
MD+MPH (Public Health):
MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):
MD+JD (Law):
MD+MA (Master of Arts):
MD+MS (Master of Science):

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
somadmissions@uttyler.edu
Phone:

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine.

Are you a reapplicant to UT Tyler SOM? If yes, What have you done between the last application cycle to make your application stronger? (no character limit)
Why are you interested in applying to UT Tyler’s SOM? (500 words)
Describe any experiences/information you have in/about East Texas as it relates to our Mission Statement. (500 words)
Please share with the committee what unique skills, experiences, and/or qualities/characteristics and/or ideas you may have/possess that will help you contribute to the mission of UT Tyler School of Medicine if selected for the class. (500 words)
Please review the SOM Values and select the value that most resonates with you. Explain why. (500 words)
Optional question (highly recommend): Please use this space to share with the committee any additional information that may help us evaluate your candidacy that is not addressed elsewhere in the application. (500 words)

Interview Questions

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