From Pharmacy To Medicine

[climaxman2000]

Hi there....i have done my pharmacy from pakistan with a GPA of 2.85 out of 4 and post graduate diploma in pharmaceutical analysis from Scotland.....is there any chances if i m eligible to apply in medicine in canada, america or elsewhere.i was looking at carribean schools but i didnt find them very exciting apart from they r more into money making machines by promoting false information on their websites. Eastern europe schools are also in my list as they have very good reputation. I was more into canadian schools but i think they dont give international students admission unless someone know about it. Do i also have to give MCAT as its basically for ppl with basic science or non science background. i dont mind giving MCAT but problem is it happens once a year and i want to go to medical school this year. Am i too late. Do i have to bother about MCAT as all of my education revolves around pharmacy. What school is best for me. I will appreciate if any of the experienced member reply me in detail. Thank you.

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[leorl]

I'm afraid if you do apply to US schools, the MCAT is necessary, even though you have the science and even medical background. You could try applying to Eastern European schools, i know Irish schools would be possible and probably UK schools...but it's already January, and most deadlines have passed.

 

[climaxman2000]

Thanks for the reply....do canadian medical schools also ask for MCAT.

 

[GaryM]

Thanks for the reply....do canadian medical schools also ask for MCAT.

All Canadian Schools require the MCAT

You might find this link helpful:

http://www.aamc.org/students/applying/admissions.htm#C3

 

[Phat_Doc69]

you will not be able to apply to any US medical school because i) US medical schools do not accept pre-med completed at foreign schools. they require you to complete atleast 2 semesters (1 year) of pre-med courses in an accredited US university or college. and, ii) you need to take the MCAT.