The Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto is one of Canada’s largest medical schools, with 303 domestic seats at the St. George and Mississauga campuses[2]. It is also one of the most competitive: 4,870 people applied for 2026 entry, 753 were interviewed, and admitted students averaged a 3.95 GPA[1]. Toronto treats the MCAT as a pass/fail threshold, so your GPA, essays and interview decide the outcome.
University of Toronto medical school requirements at a glance
| Program | 4-year MD in English: 244 seats at St. George (downtown Toronto) and 59 at Mississauga, plus up to 2 military seats.[2] |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Canadian citizens and permanent residents (no international enrolment).[2] |
| University study | At least three years of full-time undergraduate study (15 full-course equivalents) by the time you start.[2] |
| Prerequisites | Two full-course equivalents in life sciences and one in social sciences, humanities or languages.[2] |
| Minimum GPA | 3.6 on the OMSAS 4.0 scale for undergraduates (3.8 or higher is competitive); 3.3 for graduate applicants (3.7 competitive).[2] |
| MCAT | Required, within five years of the deadline; only your most recent score counts. Threshold: 125 in each section, with 124 allowed in one. Not used competitively.[2] |
| Casper | Not required.[2] |
| Written materials | Autobiographical sketch, two brief personal essays (250 words each), and references.[3] |
| Interview | Virtual Modified Personal Interview (vMPI) in February and March 2027; about 750 interviews.[2] |
| Deadline | October 1, 2026 through OMSAS (opened July 3, 2026).[2] |
| Offers | May 11, 2027; $1,000 deposit.[2] |
| First-year tuition | $23,090 for Ontario residents, $27,510 for other Canadians, plus about $2,327 (St. George) or $2,905 (Mississauga) in fees.[2] |
GPA: 3.6 to apply, about 3.95 to get in
| Minimum to apply (in-province) | Average admitted |
|---|---|
| 3.6 (3.8 competitive) | 3.95 (2026) |
Toronto’s minimum is a 3.6 on the OMSAS 4.0 scale, but the school itself says 3.8 or higher is competitive based on recent cycles[2]. The average accepted GPA has stayed between 3.93 and 3.96 every year since 2019[1]. Toronto used to offer a weighted GPA that favoured your best years; it stopped using it from the 2022–23 cycle on[1].
Toronto: average GPA of admitted students
On a 4.0 scale.
Graduate applicants are assessed differently: the minimum undergraduate GPA is 3.3, and 3.7 is considered competitive[2].
MCAT: a threshold, not a ranking
| Casper required | MCAT required | How the MCAT is used |
|---|---|---|
| No | Yes | Threshold only (not used to rank) |
| C/P | CARS | B/B | P/S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum (one section may be 124) | 125 | 125 | 125 | 125 |
C/P = Chemical and Physical Foundations, CARS = Critical Analysis and Reasoning, B/B = Biological and Biochemical Foundations, P/S = Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations. Each section is scored 118–132.
You must have an MCAT written within five years of the deadline, and only the most recent score is considered. The threshold is 125 in every section, with one section allowed at 124[2]. Above that line, a higher MCAT does not help you: Toronto does not use the score competitively[2]. Casper is not required[2].
Preparing for the MCAT? The Princeton Review is one long-standing prep option, and our guide to MCAT sections explains what each score means.
The autobiographical sketch, essays and references
Toronto assesses your non-academic side with three things[3]:
- Autobiographical sketch (ABS): your activities and achievements since age 16, plus one ABS statement (500 words or less) about an impactful experience that shows your growth, character and values. The ABS is evaluated on its own, separately from everything else.
- Two brief personal essays of 250 words or less, on questions about the faculty’s mission and values; they are also checked for plagiarism.
- Three references, each with a Confidential Assessment Form, sent to OMSAS by the deadline.
You need a verifier for every activity, and Toronto checks verifiers at random[3]. Referees cannot be family, family friends, colleagues of family members, neighbours or peers (a spiritual advisor is fine if not a relative or close friend)[3]. Toronto looks for well-rounded, community-minded people with diverse backgrounds who show maturity and good time management[3].
The vMPI interview
| Interview format | Applicants interviewed | Entering class size |
|---|---|---|
| vMPI (virtual) | 753 (2026) | 305 |
Toronto uses its own virtual Modified Personal Interview (vMPI), held online in February and March[2]. About 750 applicants are interviewed[2]. Practise telling specific stories about your own experiences. Our medical school interview questions are a good warm-up.
The interview is the final stage, and attendance is mandatory. Toronto keeps part of its waitlist until classes begin and contacts the next person when a space opens[5].
St. George or Mississauga?
Interviewed applicants fill in a short survey saying which campus they prefer, or that they have no preference. Campus (and, at St. George, academy) assignments are made with the offer and are final for all four years[2]. All students can take clinical placements across Toronto’s hospital network.
Key dates for 2027 entry
- July 3, 2026OMSAS application opens[2]
- October 1, 2026OMSAS deadline[2]
- February–March 2027vMPI interviews[2]
- May 11, 2027Offers; $1,000 deposit[2]
For 2028 entry, expect OMSAS to open in early July 2027 and close on October 1, 2027.
Tuition and fees
First-year tuition is $23,090 for Ontario residents and $27,510 for other Canadians, plus about $2,327 in fees at St. George or $2,905 at Mississauga; fees for 2026–27 were set after the Governing Council review in spring 2026[2].
University of Toronto admission statistics and trends
Applications have climbed by more than a third since 2019, from 3,553 to 4,870 for 2026 entry, while interview spots went from 636 to 753[1]. Toronto did not report offer rates to AFMC for 2020–2024, so there is no official acceptance rate. With about 305 seats and 4,870 applicants, roughly one applicant in sixteen gets in.
Toronto: applicants, interviews and seats
Each point is one entering class, as reported by the school.
Of the students who started in fall 2026, 147 came from a four-year bachelor’s degree, 104 from graduate or professional programs, and 60 from three-year or non-degree paths[1].
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need for UofT medicine?
The minimum is 3.6 on the OMSAS scale, 3.8 or higher is competitive, and accepted students averaged 3.95 in 2026.[1]
Does UofT medicine use the MCAT?
Yes, but only as a threshold: 125 in each section, with one section allowed at 124. It is not used to rank applicants.[2]
Does UofT require Casper?
No.[2]
What is the UofT medical school acceptance rate?
Toronto does not publish one, but about 305 seats for 4,870 applicants (2026) works out to roughly 6%.[1]
What are the UofT prerequisites for medicine?
Two full-course equivalents in life sciences and one in social sciences, humanities or languages, plus three years of full-time study.[2]
Sources
- University of Toronto MD Program: admission stats
- AFMC: Admission Requirements of Canadian Faculties of Medicine (PDF)
- University of Toronto MD Program: non-academic requirements
- OUAC: Ontario Medical School Application Service (OMSAS)
- University of Toronto MD Program: interviews and offers FAQ
Figures were checked against these sources on November 4, 2026. Schools change their rules every cycle, so confirm on the official site before you apply.