Medical Degree Program Admissions Application Criteria & Process Admission Requirements How to Apply FAQs Transfer Policy & Procedures Information for Incoming Students Contact Us Curriculum Electives Student Support Admissions Home Education Medical Education Medical Degree Program MD Programs Admissions UC Irvine School of Medicine Admissions Our goal is to select a well-balanced, diverse class to which each student will contribute their talents and experiences to the UC Irvine community, and eventually their patients. Application Criteria & Process Admission Requirements How to Apply FAQs Annual Admissions The UC Irvine School of Medicine receives more than 6,500 applications for 114 positions in the first-year class. We are often asked how we select the incoming class from such a large applicant pool. There is no formula used. Each applicant is unique. Our Admissions Committee carefully reviews all applicants whose academic record and MCAT scores indicate that they will be able to handle the rigorous medical school curriculum. In addition to scholastic achievement, applicants are evaluated on their extent and level of research involvement, exposure and involvement in a healthcare setting, and community service. Dedication, reliability, altruism and leadership, as well as interpersonal communication skills, are attributes that are given high regard when considering applicants for a position in the class. Careful consideration is given to applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds and those who have demonstrated the potential to work with the medically under-served, in particular the Latino population in California. 2025 MS1/First-Year Class Profile Progression of Applications 7,441 Total Applications 114 Matriculated Median GPA Science: 3.83 Cumulative: 3.86 MCAT Median Score BBFL: 129 CPBS: 129 CARS: 127 PSBB: 131 Median Total: 516 In State vs Out of State 88% are California residents Contact Us Have admissions questions? Contact UC Irvine School of Medicine Admissions. Connect with Us