FAQ

As a private medical school in Texas, we only accept applications via AMCAS.

Applicants who indicate retaking the MCAT exam as posted on the AMCAS will be reviewed once the new score is received, regardless of any prior scored exam. If multiple scores are presented, the most recent will be used. Applicants with more than four exams are not consider for supplemental applications.

Applicants for the entering class of 2025 must have taken the MCAT in 2022, 2023 or 2024.

Yes, you can submit the AMCAS application while you wait for the MCAT score; however, we will not begin reviewing the application until a score is received.

An applicant must have completed at least 90 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours), including at least 30 semester hours (or equivalent quarter hours) of upper division coursework, by the time of matriculation. All coursework must be completed at a fully-accredited college or university in the United States or Canada by the time of matriculation. A bachelor’s degree is not required.

Applicants can apply prior to having all courses completed prior to June 1, 2025; however, any outstanding courses must be completed and graded prior to the start of medical school. The final official transcript with graded coursework must be received no later than June 1 prior to the start of medical school in July.

Applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation by December 15, 2024. Three letters are encouraged. Individual letters, letter packets and committee letters are accepted. The Burnett School of Medicine accepts letters of recommendation from any author(s) who can speak to your personal and professional readiness for medical school.

Yes, we welcome non-US resident applicants, such as undocumented and DACA students. Non-US resident applicants must meet the requirements listed on our website; including completion of all pre-requisite coursework at an accredited institution in the US or Canada.

Before applying you can email MDAdmissions@tcu.edu to schedule a 30 minute virtual meeting with a member of the Office of Admission. Current applicants are unable to meet with admission staff.

Unfortunately, we are unable to tour all three of our current sites. Our new space is scheduled to open in September 2024. We are only hosting admitted students on campus during this time.

For information on the new site please read more on our website.