Applying to Biomedical Schools
As you prepare to apply to Biomedical Schools, you will need to take academic courses that will prepare you to succeed as Biomedical professionals.
All Biomedical Schools require an admission test. It is advised that applicants take the admission test - and know their scores - before submitting their applications to professional programs. Make sure to allow adequate time to prepare for the admission test. Multiple attempts are allowed, but improvements need to be shown with each attempt.
All Biomedical Schools will require letters of recommendation. There letters are used to better understand the applicant. It is important to choose letter writers who will likely provide strong, supportive letters. The UNF Biomedical Advisor can provide a composite letter service for student applicants.
Biomedical Application Services
All Biomedical programs use a centralized on-line application service. Each application service will request a primary application that will include your personal information, transcript/coursework information, admission test score, and a personal statement.
Once your application has been verified (your official transcripts are compared to the coursework you submit in your primary application materials), your application is sent to the schools you have designated. Then, schools will often send a secondary application to obtain more information about you as a candidate to determine whether you are a good fit for that particular program.
The best advice any Biomedical applicant can receive is to APPLY EARLY!
| Type | Service |
|---|---|
| Medical: |
American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) Application cycles typically begin in May. American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOMAS) Application cycles typically begin in June. |
| Dental: |
Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) Application cycles typically begin in June. |
| Optometry: |
Optometry Centralized Application Services (OptomCAS) Application cycles typically begin in July. |
| Veterinary medicine: |
Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) Application cycles typically begin in May. |
| Pharmacy: |
Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) Application cycles typically begin in July. |
| Physician's assistant: |
Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) Application cycles typically begin in late April. |
Biomedical Admissions Tests
All biomedical programs require an admission test. It is advised that applicants take the admission test - and know their scores - before submitting their applications to biomedical programs. Make sure to allow adequate time to prepare for the admission test. Multiple attempts are allowed, but improvements need to be shown with each attempt.
To reserve a test seat, follow the appropriate link below:
Medical: Medical College Admission Test (MCAT)
Dental: Dental Admission Test (DAT)
Optometry: Optometry Admission Test (OAT)
Veterinary medicine: Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
Pharmacy: Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT)
Physician's assistant: Graduate Record Exam (GRE)