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MD · Houston, TX · private · applies through TMDSAS (also AMCAS)

Baylor College of Medicine

Known as Baylor

LCME: FullWebsiteAdmissions pageadmissions@bcm.edu(713) 798-4842
—MCAT
—GPA
—Class size
88%In-state matriculants (AAMC 2025)
$100Secondary fee
—Secondary deadline
$23,783Tuition + fees, in state
$36,879Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: NoCommunity college: YesOnline courses: YesPass/fail: Case-by-case
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Biochemistry
CHEM
Required3NoCase-by-case
We will be flexible in our consideration of coursework taken online in the Spring 2020 semester. Baylor will accept pass/fail grading for prerequisites courses taken in Spring 2020.
NoYesYesBiochemistry (3-4 semester hours) - lab is NOT required
Biology
BIOL
Required3NoCase-by-case
We will be flexible in our consideration of coursework taken online in the Spring 2020 semester. Baylor will accept pass/fail grading for prerequisites courses taken in Spring 2020.
NoYesYesAdvanced Biology (3-4 semester hours) - lab is NOT required. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: genetics, cell/molecular biology
Chemistry
CHEM
Required6NoCase-by-case
We will be flexible in our consideration of coursework taken online in the Spring 2020 semester. Baylor will accept pass/fail grading for prerequisites courses taken in Spring 2020.
NoYesYesOrganic Chemistry - (2 semesters; 6-8 semester hours) - lab is NOT required
Creative Writing
ENGL
Required3NoCase-by-caseNoYesYesThe expository writing requirement may be accomplished through coursework in a number of disciplines that require intensive writing. Examples include formal courses in English, Philosophy, History, Public Policy, Political Science or Religion. This requirement also may be accomplished through an Honors Thesis, writing-intensive upper division science course or completion of a major research paper.
Mathematics
MATH
Required3NoCase-by-case
We will be flexible in our consideration of coursework taken online in the Spring 2020 semester. Baylor will accept pass/fail grading for prerequisites courses taken in Spring 2020.
NoYesYesBiostatistics (preferred), but any course with quantitative math. Examples: statistics, physics, calculus
Psychology
BESS
Required12NoCase-by-caseNoYesYesHumanities-Social/Behavioral Sciences (12 semester hours) Examples: psychology, sociology, anthropology, foreign languages, ethics, philosophy, theology, literature, art history
Sociology
BESS
Required12NoCase-by-case
We will be flexible in our consideration of coursework taken online in the Spring 2020 semester. Baylor will accept pass/fail grading for prerequisites courses taken in Spring 2020.
NoYesYesHumanities-Social/Behavioral Sciences (12 semester hours) Examples: psychology, sociology, anthropology, foreign languages, ethics, philosophy, theology, literature, art history

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: NoAccelerated: NoSupplemental: No

Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) requires at least 90 undergraduate semester hours from an accredited U.S. institution and accepts community college credits if they are part of a bachelor’s degree plan.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Premed Course Requirements 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Admission policies, in the school's words

**Response to COVID-19 - Information for 2027 Admissions Cycle** • Pass/Fail Coursework - BCM will accept pass/fail grading for prerequisite courses taken only in the Spring 2020 semester. • Online Coursework and Labs - For prerequisite coursework, BCM permits online prerequisite coursework and labs are not required for Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry. https://www.bcm.edu/education/schools/medicalschool/md-program/admissions/requirements https://www.bcm.edu/education/schools/medical-school/md-program/admissions/important-dates https://www.bcm.edu/education/schools/medical-school/md-program/admissions/faqs

Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Admission Policies and Information 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Who can apply

Out-of-state applicants
Yes The admissions committee uses the same criteria to evaluate applicants whether they are in-state or out-of-state residents.
Canadian applicants
No
International applicants
Case-by-case MD/PhD applicants only
DACA applicants
No
Residency preference (school's page)
The admissions committee uses the same criteria to evaluate in-state and out-of-state residents; the MD program does not accept international students (the MSTP does).

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Interview

Traditional / one-on-oneVirtual
Format
2 virtual traditional 30minute interview by two faculty members or 1 faculty and 1 student/resident/fellow member of the Admissions Interviewing Subcommittee.
Invitations sent
Interview invitations will be sent out from July 2026 to December 2027.
Typical interview day
Interview sessions will be held virtually via ZOOM. Each applicant will receive two 30-minute virtual live traditional interviews with two faculty members or 1 faculty member and 1 student/resident/fellow member of the Admissions Interviewing Subcommittee. Interviews will be held Friday afternoons. The Admissions Deans will welcome the applicants and then turn it over to current BCM students who will explain the agenda for the day. The session will close with the Admissions Deans saying a few words, a live student panel for Q&A, and then an optional 'Life in Houston' live presentation. The Thursday evening before every interview session, a virtual student social will be held for all interviewees.
Regional interviews
Interviews will be held virtually.
Video interviews
Yes, all interviews will be held virtually.

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Source: MSAR Report for Applicants and Advisors: Interview Procedures 2027 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Situational-judgment tests and MCAT dates

Casper
Required source · secondary lists: MSI required, IMA —
AAMC PREview
Not stated source
Latest MCAT considered
September 09, 2027
Oldest MCAT considered
September 2024

Casper status comes from the school's own admissions page where it states one, otherwise from published requirement lists; PREview from the school's page or the AAMC PREview policies report. Both change between cycles. Verify with the school.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Secondary application

Required
Yes
Fee
$100
Fee waiver available
Yes
Deadline
Who receives it
Applicants will receive an email invitation to complete the secondary application after submission of their TMDSAS application.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Letters of evaluation

Committee letter
Accepted
Letter packet
Accepted
Individual letters
Accepted

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13). Verify with the school.

Waitlist and deposit

Typical waitlist positions
500-550
Offers made from the waitlist
25
Procedure
After April 30th, if the class is not full due to withdrawals/declines, a vote is taken to activate the waitlist.
Deposit required
Yes in state $300 · out of state $300
Deposit due
April 30, 2025
Refundable / applied to tuition
No Yes

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$23,783$36,879
Health insurance$5,914$5,914
Total cost of attendance, year 1$64,821$77,917

70% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $141,570.

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026

Applications
6,073 (72.4% in-state)
Matriculants
224 (87.5% in-state, 12.5% out-of-state; 51.8% women)
Applications per seat
27

Source: AAMC FACTS Table A-1: Applications and Matriculants by School, State of Legal Residence, and Gender, 2025-2026 (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Transfer applications

No

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Mission statement

Baylor College of Medicine's Mission: Baylor College of Medicine is a health sciences university that creates knowledge and applies science and discoveries to further education, healthcare and community service locally and globally. Baylor College of Medicine's Vision: Improving health through science, scholarship and innovation Baylor College of Medicine's Values: Respect, integrity, innovation, teamwork, excellence SOM Mission: BCM School of Medicine develops diverse, compassionate physician leaders and educators who provide expert patient-centered care to diverse populations, supported by evidence based practice and scientific innovation. SOM Vision: BCM School of Medicine serves as a model for innovation and excellence in medical education pedagogy. Through personalization of training, we empower our learners and faculty to 1) care for a diverse community of patients 2) educate the next generation of physician leaders 3) pursue scientific discovery

Source: (AAMC, retrieved 2026-10-13).

Notes

No GPA or MCAT minimum to apply; the school directs applicants to the AAMC MSAR for the entering class median and range and publishes no class profile on its admissions pages. Applies through TMDSAS plus a Baylor supplemental application ($100, non-refundable); all applicants including MSTP must complete Casper (final test for distribution September 15, 2026). MCAT within three years of matriculation, most recent score reviewed. The 2027 'information for applicants' PDF exceeded the fetch size limit and was not read.

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