M.D. Admissions Requirements
The LAU Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine is committed to admitting students who demonstrate academic excellence and a strong commitment to the values of the medical profession and to our school’s mission.
Our program nurtures and develops these values and the competencies set in our curriculum. Our alumni have had great success in securing residency training positions and other postgraduate pursuits, and now carry on our school’s mission in Lebanon and around the globe.
Requirements
The class starting Med I in August 2024 should expect graduation with an M.D. in 2028.
Admission to the school of medicine normally is based on a composite evaluation of the following criteria:
- Strong overall academic performance and GPA score in a bachelor’s degree program
- Competitive grades on the Core Courses*
- Competitive scores on the MCAT* examination (The MCAT may be taken twice only; the highest grades will be considered), and
- Satisfactory performance on the admission interview: Students with satisfactory academic achievements and MCAT scores will be selected for an interview.
Starting with the fall 2020 semester, applicants may not take the Pass/No Pass (P/NP) option for any required premedical Core Courses. However, core courses that were taken with the P/NP option in the spring or summer 2020 term, and elective courses taken with the P/NP option in any term, will be accepted with the application. P/NP courses may not exceed 20% of the total number of credits student’s bachelor’s degree total.
Required Science Core Courses
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| BIO201 and 201B | General Biology I (3 credits course and 1 credit lab, for LAU students) | 4 |
| BIO202 and 202B | General Biology II (3 credits course and 1 credit lab, for LAU students) | 4 |
| CHM201 | Chemical Principles - Prerequisite: CHM101 or equivalent | 3 |
| BIO321 | Genetics - Prerequisites: BIO201 and BIO202 | 3 |
| BCH301 | Biochemistry - Prerequisite: BIO201 | 4 |
| CHM311 | Organic Chemistry I - Prerequisite: CHM201 | 3 |
| CHM312 | Organic chemistry II - Prerequisite: CHM311 | 3 |
| CHM313 | Organic Chemistry I Lab - Pre-or co-requisite: CHM311 | 1 |
| CHM314 | Organic Chemistry II Lab - Prerequisite: CHM311 and Lab. Pre-or co-requisite: CHM312. | 1 |
| PHY301 | Classical Physics for Life Sciences - Prerequisite: MTH 200. | 3 |
| PHY302 | Classical Physics for Life Sciences Lab - Pre-or co-requisite: PHY301 | 1 |
| PHY305 | Modern Physics for Life Sciences - Prerequisite: MTH 200 | 3 |
| PHY306 | Modern Physics for Life Sciences Lab - Pre- or co-requisite: PHY305 | 1 |
Application
We encourage applicants to APPLY ONLINE. To apply for the class entering in fall 2024, please select academic year 2024-2025. Applicants may upload supporting documents and may pay the application fee using the online system or the bank payment as per the instructions in the online application.
Applicants selected for early interviews will begin to receive notifications starting on February 20. Interviews will commence on Saturday, March 2, and continue thereafter.
Dates to Remember
Application Deadline
Early Acceptances: To be considered for early acceptances, applications must be received by January 15, 2024. Early acceptances will be issued in March 2024. Students who were not selected for early acceptances but still qualify for an interview, will be considered for regular acceptances.
Applicants selected for early interviews will begin to receive notifications starting on February 20. Interviews will commence on Saturday, March 2, and continue thereafter.
Regular Acceptances: Applications must be received by March 31, 2024. Acceptances will normally be issued starting April 2024.
MCAT scores: To be considered for Early admission, applicants must submit their MCAT scores by January 15, 2024 to be considered for Early admission. For Regular admission, applicants must submit their MCAT scores by the end of March, 2024 (see note below). Please ensure that you select LAU Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine as the recipient of your MCAT scores.
Note: Due to the cancellation of the January and March 2024 MCAT sessions in Lebanon, the deadline for submitting MCAT scores for regular admissions has been extended until mid-June 2024.
Financial Aid Application Deadline
March 31, 2024.
Class starting in Fall 2024
- Orientation day: August 26, 2024.
- First day of classes: August 26, 2024.
Please note that dates may be subject to change.
Interview
After the School Admissions Committee has reviewed all completed applications and made its recommendations, selected applicants will be invited for an interview. This interview is an important part of the admissions process and allows us to better evaluate the applicant’s qualifications, personal qualities, and commitment to medicine.
Merit Scholarships
Full and partial Merit scholarships are offered to top-ranking accepted students who applied for early acceptance.
Tuition and Financial Aid (Student Loans)
Students enrolled in a given academic year pay the same yearly tuition fee for the four years of medical study. You may check this link for additional information.
Policy of Fair and Equal Treatment in Admissions
The LAU Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine is committed to fair and unbiased evaluation of all applicants, irrespective of their nationality, race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, disability, or social background.
The School has the responsibility of ensuring that its graduates uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and responsibility. Therefore, all candidates for admission must demonstrate academic excellence and possess the necessary personal qualities and meet the requirements outlined in the school’s Technical Standards.