Requirements
We encourage students to have a broad and balanced educational background during their undergraduate years. In addition to courses in the sciences, recommended areas of study include: literature, mathematics, behavioral sciences, history, philosophy and the arts.
Bachelor's Degree
An earned bachelor's degree in any discipline from an institution accredited by the National Committee of Regional Accrediting Agencies in the U.S. or Canada is required for all students matriculating to The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont.
This would include community colleges, junior colleges, and online coursework. High school advanced placement courses will be accepted only if credit appears on the college transcript and the AMCAS transcript portion of the application.
Typically, course requirements need to be taken within the United States or Canada.
Courses
An applicant's undergraduate studies must include the coursework listed in the box to the right. We also strongly recommend one course in biochemistry or molecular genetics. If your learning institution has a specific sequence of courses, make a note of this on your secondary application under additional comments.
All required courses must be competed prior to matriculation of the year you plan to matriculate. Official transcripts must be received after the grade is available.
MCAT
The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is required of all applicants. For the 2023-2024 application cycle, we will
accept tests taken between January 1, 2021, and September 30, 2023.
We operate on a rolling admissions basis. It is therefore beneficial for all applicants to submit completed application materials, including MCAT scores, by September 1, 2023.
Letters of Recommendation
The Larner College of Medicine participates in the AMCAS letter writer service and letters must be submitted through the letter writer portal. The letters should critically evaluate your
academic ability, strengths, and weaknesses, motivation for medicine, maturity,
and special attributes or assets.
We require a committee letter or a letter packet if your college
or university provides it. These collective letters count as one letter in
AMCAS and meet the entire requirement.
If your school does not have an advisor or committee, you must
provide three letters as follows:
- Two letters from professors in the sciences with whom you have taken classes, and
- One letter from a non-science professor with whom you have taken a
class.
If you are not able to provide the letters listed above, you may provide
three academic or professional letters from people who know you well.
We will accept up to six (6) letters of recommendation from you.
CASPer Test
We require all applicants to complete CASPer (Computer-Based Assessment
for Sampling Personal Characteristics). Completion of CASPer is
mandatory to receive an invitation to interview. Only the CASPer exam is required.
Technical Standards
Medical Student Handbook Policy 300.00: Technical Standards for Admission, Advancement, and Graduation states "minimum technical standards must be met for admission, advancement and graduation"; thus, all entering students must be familiar with the Larner College of Medicine's technical standards.
Vermont Residency
The University of Vermont Registrar's office determines residency for tuition purposes. You can review their requirements and get an application on their web page or by calling them at 802.656.8515. Forms must be printed, completed and mailed directly to the Register's Office at the address provided. Please submit your Vermont Residency Application between January 1 and April 1 of the year you plan to matriculate.
Non-Vermont Residents
The Larner College of Medicine welcomes applications from non-Vermont residents. We only consider applications from U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, students with DACA status, refugees or asylees. Canadian citizens may apply if they have either U.S. permanent residency or dual citizenship. DACA students are not eligible for traditional U.S. educational funding--including federal loans and, therefore, accepted DACA students must be prepared to absorb the cost of medical education. The UVM Larner College of Medicine does not provide any full-tuition scholarship or institutional loans to cover the full cost of attendance.
Miscellaneous
Transfers - We do not accept transfer students into our integrated curriculum.
Tours - For admitted students, you are welcome to email our office at least a week before your visit and we can schedule a tour with a student ambassador. For prospective students and waitlisted students, you are welcome to stop by our office when you are in town (M-F 8 am - 3 pm) and get a map for a self-guided tour of the campus.