Applicants are strongly urged to take the April MCAT, approximately 16 months prior to anticipated matriculation. Prerequisite course work must be taken for grade options, not pass-fail. Courses in mathematics, psychology, and the humanities also provide excellent preparation for medical study. The College of Medicine strongly recommends that students obtain a bachelor's degree before entering medical school. All applicants to the University of Kentucky College of Medicine who meet the appropriate academic requirements and technical standards shall be considered equally for admission to any academic program thereof regardless of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, or handicap.
Preference is given to Kentucky residents.
The College of Medicine requires that 90 percent of the total number of students enrolled be Kentucky residents. A variety of scholarships and financial aid programs are available to College of Medicine students. This brief introduction tells only part of the story. If you are interested in exploring further the opportunities available at the UK College of Medicine, please contact the Admissions Office. We will be happy to talk with you and arrange a tour of our college.