Bellevue Community College Science Division
Advising
FAQs About Professional Schools
1. How long is medical school?
After earning a bachelor’s degree, students will spend four years in medical school and three to four years in residency.
2. How much does medical school cost?
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3. How many people are admitted to the UW medical School?
For fall quarter of 2005, 3224 people applied to the UW School of Medicine, 803 were granted an interview and 180 were admitted.
4. What GPA do I need to have for med school?
The average GPA of the fall 2005 entering class at the UW was 3.65.
5. What should I major in for my bachelor’s degree?
No specific major is recommended for the Bachelor’s degree. You should choose something that you enjoy and do well in, as well as something that can serve as a back-up career in the event that you are not admitted to medical school. You must take the required science courses to prepare for application to medical school and prepare for taking the Medical College Admission Test.
1. How long does dental school take?
Dental school at the
2. How much does dental school cost?
The total cost for tuition, books
and supplies for the 14 quarters of dental school is approximately $74,500 for
3. How many people are admitted to the UW dental school?
For the most recent class statistics, 791 applications were received for 55 available positions. Of the 55 students admitted, 47 were state residents and 20 were women. Only US citizens and permanent residents are considered.
4. What GPA do I need for dental school?
For the most recent admissions, the overall GPA was 3.60, the science GPA was 3.55.
5. Do I need a bachelor’s degree to apply?
The majority of accepted applicants have bachelor’s degrees. You should plan for a bachelor’s degree in the event that you are not accepted to dental school. There is no specific major recommended and you should choose something that will meet your alternate career goals. The majority of accepted applicants had science related majors. You need experience in a dental setting and should thoroughly research the dental profession and read professional journals.
1. What pharmacy schools are in the area?
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2. How much does it cost?
Resident tuition and fees at WSU and UW is approximately $11,500 per year. Books are about $1200 per year.
3. How many students are admitted each year?
The UW admitted 86 students this year and WSU admitted about 94. The UW had 616 applicants for the 86 positions. The average GPA was 3.58 for both schools.
4. Do I need a bachelor’s degree?
No. The PharmD program is four years of professional studies following a minimum of two years of pre-pharmacy preparation. However, about half of the students admitted this year did have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Veterinary School
1. How long does it take to become a veterinarian?
The DVM degree requires four years beyond the bachelor’s degree.
2. How many students are admitted?
For the most recent class, 751 applications were received, 100 students were admitted. The average age was 25 years and approximately 75% were women.
3. Do I need a particular major?
Students may declare a major in any subject, but are encouraged to major in animal science, biology, chemistry, zoology, microbiology or wildlife. You should have an alternate career plan in case you are not admitted to vet school.
4. What GPA do I need for vet school?
The last entering class had an overall GPA of 3.6 and a science GPA of 3.51.
5. What does it cost?
Resident tuition is approximately $14,000 per year.
6. When do I need to apply?
Students begin applying in June and the deadline is October 1 for the next year.