University of Missouri-Kansas City — 6-Year BA/MD Program
Our mission is to promote learning through the discovery, preservation and dissemination of knowledge of public value across a broad spectrum of disciplines and fields of study. UMKC celebrates the individual and embodies diversity and inclusion by intertwining these values in our curricula, our research and our campus culture. We encourage our students, faculty and staff to pursue excellence in all they do.
- ACADRigor of secondary school recordVery Imp.
- ACADAcademic GPAVery Imp.
- ACADApplication EssayImportant
- NON-ATalent/abilityImportant
- NON-ACharacter/personal qualitiesImportant
- NON-AState residencyImportant
- ACADClass rankCons.
- ACADStandardized test scoresCons.
- RollingJanuary 15—
A deep and demonstrated commitment to a career in medicine. Strong academic preparation, especially in the sciences. Personal qualities of maturity, compassion, and leadership.
Demonstrated interest in medicine through volunteering or shadowing. Strong academic performance in science and math courses. A compelling narrative in the application essay that connects personal experiences to a desire to pursue medicine.
FAFSA Feb 1
“Since UMKC considers demonstrated interest, show your interest by engaging with the school's resources and articulating your specific interest in the 'Why UMKC' essay.”
“The UMKC 6-Year BA/MD program offers an accelerated, cost-effective path to a medical degree, with students gaining hands-on clinical experience from their first year.”
“Start your medical career sooner with our unique 6-year BA/MD program, where you'll be immersed in clinical experience from day one and graduate with both a bachelor's and a medical degree.”
“The six-year BA/MD program offers a unique, accelerated path to a medical degree, immersing students in a clinical setting from the first year.”