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MD · Birmingham, AL · public · applies through AMCAS

University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine

Known as UAB (Heersink)

LCME: FullWebsiteAdmissions pageClass profilemedschool@uab.edu(205) 934-2433
509MCAT mean · 2026
3.88GPA mean
194Class size
82%In-state matriculants (AAMC 2025)
$100Secondary fee
Nov 15, 2026Secondary deadline
$37,282Tuition + fees, in state
$67,786Tuition + fees, out of state

Prerequisite coursework

Verify with the school
AP credit: YesCommunity college: YesOnline courses: Varies by coursePass/fail: No
CourseStatusHoursLabPass/failAP creditOnlineCommunity collegeNotes from the school
Biochemistry
CHEM
Required3NoNoYesYesYes
Biology
BIOL
Required8YesNoYesCase-by-case
Labs should be completed in-person.
YesGeneral Biology - Applicants awarded AP or CLEP credit for biology are expected to complete 8 hours of additional advanced biology coursework.
Biostatistics
MATH
Required3NoNoYesYesYes3 semester hours of biostatistics or statistics OR 6 semester hours of college math. Applicants awarded AP or CLEP credit for statistics or college mathematics are expected to complete a college level biostatistics course to meet the requirement.
Composition & Rhetoric
ENGL
Required6NoNoYesYesYesComplete at least 6 semester hours of college level English, writing composition, or writing intensive coursework.
Physics
PHYS
Required8YesNoYesYesYes
Psychology
BESS
Required3NoNoYesYesYesAny behavioral or social science coursework that addresses the biological, psychological, and/or sociocultural factors that influence perceptions, behaviors, interactions and wellbeing will be accepted.

Community-college pathways

Upward transfer: YesAccelerated: YesSupplemental: Yes

We accept courses taken at the community college. Committee will assess performance in these courses as well as courses taken at the university level to determine readiness for medical education. Students are encouraged to take rigorous prerequisite courses to build a solid foundation.

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

Please visit our website for more information. Selection criteria: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/home/admissions/selection-criteria Application process: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/home/admissions/application-process

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 As a public school in AL, strong preference is given to AL residents. We do accept about 10-15% of our class from out of state. Most out-ofstate matriculants have significant ties to AL or mission.
Canadian applicants
No
International applicants
No
DACA applicants
No
Residency preference (school's page)
The school states a strong preference for legal residents of Alabama while admitting applicants from all over the U.S.; out-of-state applicants face a higher BCPM GPA minimum (3.3 vs 3.0) and only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are considered.

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

Interview

MMITraditional / one-on-oneVirtualAsynchronous / recorded
Format
Virtual interviews include a one-on-one with a member of the admissions committee and a ninestation MMI.
Invitations sent
July 15
Typical interview day
Virtual interviews include a one-on-one with a member of the admissions committee and a ninestation MMI. Interviewees also hear from the admissions team and meet with current medical students during the virtual interview day program.
Regional interviews
Regional interviews are not available.
Video interviews
Recorded video interviews are not available.
School's admissions page says
Virtual, using Kira Talent software: one traditional one-on-one interview plus a nine-station multiple mini interview (MMI) on interview day.

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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
Not on official list source
AAMC PREview
Required "We are requiring applicants to submit PREview scores" source
Latest MCAT considered
September 12, 2026
Oldest MCAT considered
January 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
Nov 15, 2026 We recommend applicants submit within two weeks of receiving a secondary invitation or by November 15, at the latest.
Who receives it
Minimum requirements to be considered for a secondary application can be found on our website here: https://www.uab.edu/medi cine/home/admissions/sele ction-criteria

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

Letters of evaluation

Committee letter
Preferred
Letter packet
Accepted
Individual letters
Accepted

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

Waitlist and deposit

Typical waitlist positions
50-75
Offers made from the waitlist
0
Procedure
In early April, a two-tier waitlist is created and applicants are notified of their tier placement. # of waitlist offers over the last 3 years: 2023 = 14; 2024 = 17; 2025 = 0
Deposit required
Yes in state $100 · out of state $100
Deposit due
April 30, 2026
Refundable / applied to tuition
Yes Yes

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

Cost of attendance and debt

In stateOut of state
Tuition and fees$37,282$67,786
Health insurance$3,562$3,562
Total cost of attendance, year 1$74,582$105,891

82% of students receive aid. Average indebtedness of indebted graduates: $183,078.

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

Official AAMC counts, 2025-2026

Applications
4,206 (13.3% in-state)
Matriculants
196 (82.1% in-state, 17.9% out-of-state; 54.6% women)
Applications per seat
21

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

Entering class 2026

Applicants
3,835
Interviewed
498
Accepted
267
Matriculated
194
MCAT (mean)
509
GPA (mean)
3.88
In-state
87%

Source: the school's published class profile (page), retrieved 2026-10-13. Statistics describe one entering class and are not cutoffs.

Transfer applications

case-by-case Contact Name: UAB Heersink Admissions Phone Number: 2059342433 Email Address: medschool@uab.edu Website: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/home/admissions/applicationprocess/advanced-standing-transfer

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

Mission statement

UAB Heersink Mission and Vision Statements Mission To advance health and healing through patient care, education, and discovery. Vision To be a leader in making a global impact through innovative care, transformative discovery, and collaborative teaching and learning. Admissions Statement UAB Heersink uses a comprehensive, merit-based, and mission-driven admissions process to select applicants poised to become exceptional clinicians, physician scientists and medical educators. Competitive applicants are those who are academically prepared to handle the rigors of medical education with strong competency in communication skills, teamwork, leadership, and service to others. Our mission-based approach values applicants who contribute to one or more of our mission areas: Academic Medicine/Research - Exceptional experiences in research, leadership, or education with significant potential for a career in academic medicine/research. Community Service – Significant experiences serving others and engaging to improve the community (longitudinal commitments showing initiative and/or leadership in service) with high likelihood for engagement in community as a physician. Intent to Serve Communities with Unmet Healthcare Needs – Experiences that support applicant's intent to serve communities with unmet healthcare needs in Alabama, including but not limited to rural communities, to improve health outcomes Primary Care – Significant experiences that support compelling intent to pursue a career in primary care. We are committed to recruiting and training applicants from Alabama, applicants from out of state with close ties to Alabama, and/or applicants from out of state who demonstrate passion for the mission of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine.

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

Notes

Class Profiles table on the admissions page covers entering 2026/2025/2024 (2025: 4,207 applied, 481 interviewed, 276 offered, 196 enrolled, MCAT 509, average GPA 3.87; 2024: 4,330 / 493 / 281 / 190, MCAT 509, GPA 3.83). 'Accepted' here is the table's 'Offered' row; 'MCAT Score 509' is not labeled mean or median; pct_in_state computed from 169 Alabama residents of 194 enrolled. Secondary eligibility: MCAT 495 total typically eligible (most recent score used); BCPM GPA 3.0 for Alabama residents / 3.3 out of state; 90 hours of U.S. undergraduate credit. AAMC PREview required beginning with the 2026 application cycle.

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