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University of Colorado School of Medicine (Aurora)

Aurora, CO

MCATApplies via CASAAAccredited
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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
No stated minimum
Entrance exam
MCAT
Shadowing hours required
8

Applying

Where the application goes, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Rolling admissions
Applies through CASAA
Yes

The program

What you're signing up for.
Institution
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Accreditation
Accredited
Length
28 months
Class size detail
Cohorts of 14–16 students

Cost

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition
$841 per credit hour (Colorado residents); $1,232 per credit hour (non-residents)

Prerequisites

  • •English (1 semester)
  • •Biology I & II with labs
  • •General Chemistry I & II with labs
  • •Organic Chemistry I & II with labs
  • •General Physics I & II with labs (trigonometry or calculus-based preferred)
  • •Biochemistry (1 semester)
  • •Statistics (1 semester)
  • •Human Anatomy & Physiology (1 semester combined or 1 of each)
  • •Calculus (preferred)

Notes

Master of Medical Science in Anesthesiology. The MCAT is required (the GRE is not accepted); a score of 500 allows prerequisites older than seven years to be accepted, though no general minimum is published. Cohorts run 14–16 students, and CASPer plus three letters of recommendation are required. 2026–27 tuition is billed per credit hour ($841 resident / $1,232 non-resident), with total program tuition roughly $95,874–$140,448 depending on residency.

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University of Colorado School of Medicine (Aurora) — frequently asked

Which entrance exam does University of Colorado School of Medicine (Aurora) accept?

University of Colorado School of Medicine (Aurora) accepts the MCAT. Score expectations and accepted exams change between cycles, so confirm on the program's page and on CASAA before you register for a test date.

How many shadowing hours does University of Colorado School of Medicine (Aurora) require?

At least 8 documented hours of anesthesia shadowing or observation. More than the minimum generally helps — it's also the experience your personal statement and interview draw on.

What prerequisites does University of Colorado School of Medicine (Aurora) require?

English (1 semester), Biology I & II with labs, General Chemistry I & II with labs, Organic Chemistry I & II with labs, General Physics I & II with labs (trigonometry or calculus-based preferred), Biochemistry (1 semester), Statistics (1 semester), Human Anatomy & Physiology (1 semester combined or 1 of each), Calculus (preferred). Many programs also require science coursework to have been completed within roughly the last 5–10 years, so check recency as well as completion.

How long is the University of Colorado School of Medicine (Aurora) program?

About 28 months of full-time study. CAA programs run continuously with heavy clinical time, so most students can't work meaningfully during them.

How much does University of Colorado School of Medicine (Aurora) cost?

Tuition at University of Colorado School of Medicine (Aurora): $841 per credit hour (Colorado residents); $1,232 per credit hour (non-residents). Fees and living costs come on top, so budget across the full program length, not a single year.

Does University of Colorado School of Medicine (Aurora) use CASAA?

Yes — University of Colorado School of Medicine (Aurora) accepts applications through CASAA, the centralized anesthesiologist-assistant application service. Remember that CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so your effective deadline is earlier than the posted one.

When is the University of Colorado School of Medicine (Aurora) application deadline?

University of Colorado School of Medicine (Aurora) reviews applications on a rolling basis, so applying early in the cycle matters more than any single date.

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