The LAU Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine is committed to admitting students who demonstrate academic excellence and a strong commitment to the values of the medical profession and to our school’s mission.

Our program is designed to foster these values and develop the competencies outlined in our curriculum. Our alumni have achieved remarkable success in securing residency training positions and pursuing various postgraduate opportunities, further advancing the mission of our school both locally in Lebanon and worldwide.

Requirements

The incoming class starting Med I in September 2024 can anticipate graduating with an M.D. degree in 2028 upon successful completion of the program requirements.

Admission to the School of Medicine is highly competitive and based on a holistic evaluation of the following criteria:

• Strong overall academic performance and GPA score in a bachelor’s degree program
• Competitive grades in premedical Science Core Courses*
• Competitive scores on the MCAT examination (students may take the MCAT twice, and the highest scores will be considered)
• Satisfactory performance on the admission interview, which is offered to applicants with competitive academic achievements and MCAT scores

Starting in the fall 2020 semester, applicants may not take the Pass/No Pass (P/NP) option for any required premedical Core Courses. However, core courses that were taken with the P/NP option in the spring or summer 2020 term, and elective courses taken with the P/NP option in any term, will be accepted with the application. P/NP courses may not exceed 20% of the total number of credits for the student’s bachelor’s degree.

    Required Science Core Courses

• BIO201 General Biology I (3 credits course and 1 credit lab, for LAU students)
• BIO202 General Biology II (3 credits course and 1 credit lab, for LAU students)
• CHM201 Chemical Principles (3 cr.)  [prerequisite: CHM101 or equivalent]
• BIO321 Genetics (3 cr.)  [prerequisites: BIO201 and BIO202]
• BCH301 Biochemistry (4 cr.)  [prerequisite: BIO201]
• CHM311 Organic Chemistry I (3 cr.)  [prerequisite: CHM201]  
• CHM312 Organic chemistry II (3 cr.)  [prerequisite: CHM311]
• CHM313 Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 cr.)  [pre- or co-requisite: CHM201]
• CHM314 Organic Chemistry II Lab (1 cr.) [prerequisite: CHM311 and Lab. pre- or co-requisite: CHM312]
• PHY301 Classical Physics for Life Sciences (3 cr.)  [prerequisite: MTH200]
• PHY302 Classical Physics for Life Sciences Lab (1 cr.)  [pre- or co-requisite: PHY301]
• PHY305 Modern Physics for Life Sciences (3 cr.)  [prerequisite: MTH200]
• PHY306 Modern Physics for Life Sciences Lab (1 cr.) [pre- or co-requisite: PHY305]

Application

We encourage applicants to APPLY ONLINE for streamlined processing. To apply for the class entering in Fall 2024, please select the academic year 2024-2025. Applicants may upload supporting documents and pay the application fee using the online system or bank payment as per the instructions provided in the online application.

Dates to Remember

Application Deadlines

• • Early Acceptances: To be considered for early acceptances, applications must be received by January 15, 2024. Early acceptances will be issued in February-March 2024. Students who were not selected for early acceptances but still qualify for an interview will be considered for regular acceptances.
• • Regular Acceptances: Applications must be received by March 31, 2024. Acceptances will normally be issued from April to June 2024.

MCAT Scores

To be considered for Early admission, applicants must submit their MCAT scores by January 15, 2024. For Regular admission, applicants must sit for the MCAT by the end of March 2024. Please ensure that you select LAU Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine as the recipient of your MCAT scores.

Financial Aid Application Deadline

March 31, 2024

Class starting in Fall 2024

• Orientation day: TBA 
• First day of classes: TBA

Please note that dates may be subject to change.

Interview

After the School Admissions Committee has reviewed all completed applications and made its recommendations, selected applicants will be invited for an interview. This interview is an important part of the admissions process and allows us to better evaluate the applicant’s qualifications, personal qualities, and commitment to medicine.

Merit Scholarships

Full and partial Merit scholarships are offered to top-ranking accepted students who applied for early acceptance.

Tuition and Financial Aid (Student Loans)

Students enrolled in a given academic year pay the same yearly tuition fee for the four years of medical study. You may check this link for additional information.

Policy of Fair and Equal Treatment in Admissions

The LAU Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine is committed to fair and unbiased evaluation of all applicants, irrespective of their nationality, race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, disability, or social background.

The School has the responsibility of ensuring that its graduates uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and responsibility. Therefore, all candidates for admission must demonstrate academic excellence and possess the necessary personal qualities and meet the requirements outlined in the school’s Technical Standards (available upon request).

Contact Us

For any inquiries regarding admissions, kindly contact us:

Telephone:  +961 9 547262, Ext: 2133
Fax: +961 9 546560
E-mail:   medschooladmissions@lau.edu.lb

Winter office hours (September - May): From 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Summer office hours (June -August): From 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.