University of Toronto Medical School Admissions Guide (2027)

Quick facts

• Entry cycle: Fall 2027 entry. The OMSAS application deadline is October 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET. OMSAS 2027 application guide
• Program length: Four years. OMSAS program requirements overview
• 2027 target class size: 289; OMSAS reports 4,871 applicants for 2026 as historical context, not a forecast of the 2027 applicant pool. OMSAS program requirements overview
• Campuses: Students are assigned to St. George, Mississauga or Scarborough for all four years; preferences are considered but first choice is not guaranteed. U of T campus assignment
• Application components: Academic requirements, MCAT threshold, two brief personal essays, OMSAS ABS and one ABS statement, three references, and an interview for selected applicants. U of T 2027 OMSAS guide
• Casper: Casper is not listed among U of T's current Fall 2027 MD requirements in the detailed guide or the OMSAS overview. Recheck the official guide before applying. U of T 2027 OMSAS guide

Admission requirements

Academic eligibility

For applicants studying at a Canadian university, U of T will consider applicants who will complete at least three years toward a bachelor's degree—15 full-course equivalents—before enrolment. Applicants studying outside Canada must complete the equivalent of a Canadian four-year non-medical bachelor's degree. The minimum undergraduate OMSAS GPA is 3.6; U of T says 3.8 or higher has been competitive in recent admission statistics. Graduate applicants have a 3.3 minimum, with 3.6 or higher described as competitive. Meeting a minimum does not guarantee admission. U of T 2027 OMSAS guide

Prerequisite courses

Applicants need two full-course equivalents in life sciences and one full-course equivalent in humanities, social sciences and/or languages. U of T notes that chemistry and physics do not count as life sciences for this requirement. U of T 2027 OMSAS guide

MCAT

The most recent MCAT attempt written within five years is used. Applicants must reach 125 in each section, with an allowance of 124 in one section. U of T states that the MCAT is a threshold and is not used competitively. The score must be released to OMSAS. U of T 2027 OMSAS guide

Non-academic materials

The Fall 2027 application requires two original brief personal essays of no more than 250 words each, the OMSAS ABS, one ABS statement of no more than 500 words, verifiers for activities, and three references. U of T assesses the materials through four published clusters: professional; communicator/collaborator/leader; advocate; and scholar. U of T 2027 non-academic requirements

Check your own eligibility

This guide summarizes public information; it does not assess individual transcripts, course equivalencies or special consideration. Use the official guide and contact UME Enrolment Services when a course or circumstance is unclear. U of T 2027 OMSAS guide

Important dates

• September 15, 2026: OMSAS recommends requesting references by this date so referees have time to submit. OMSAS 2027 application guide
• October 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET: OMSAS application deadline. U of T must also receive all three references by October 1. OMSAS 2027 application guide and U of T 2027 OMSAS guide
• February-April 2027: OMSAS lists U of T's interview period. U of T has not yet published exact 2027 dates on its interview page. OMSAS program requirements overview
• May 12, 2027: OMSAS sends first-round Ontario medical school offers. OMSAS 2027 application guide
• June 30, 2027: Graduate applicants offered a seat on the expectation of degree completion must provide proof that all graduate requirements are complete. U of T 2027 OMSAS guide

Dates can change. Treat the OMSAS account, U of T emails and the official admissions pages as controlling.

How selection works

U of T publishes requirements and assessment themes, but not a formula applicants can use to calculate an admission score.

1. Eligibility and thresholds: The application must meet the undergraduate-study, prerequisite, GPA and MCAT requirements. U of T describes the MCAT as non-competitive once its threshold is met. U of T 2027 OMSAS guide
2. Independent non-academic review: The brief essays, ABS and statements, and references are assessed through four clusters—professional; communicator/collaborator/leader; advocate; and scholar—and independently of the other submitted materials. U of T 2027 OMSAS guide
3. Interview invitation: Selected applicants are invited to interview and must attend at their assigned date and time. U of T 2027 OMSAS guide
4. Offers and wait list: Offers are issued in the spring or summer under the OMSAS schedule. U of T maintains a ranked wait list but does not disclose an applicant's position. U of T 2027 OMSAS guide

U of T does not publish current weighting among the academic file, non-academic file and interview. Do not infer weights from third-party calculators or historical forum posts.

Interview details

Confirmed

For Fall 2027, OMSAS lists the University of Toronto interview period as February through April. U of T's current admissions guide says selected applicants may be interviewed in person or virtually, normally on a winter or spring weekend, and must attend the assigned date and time. OMSAS program requirements overview and U of T 2027 OMSAS guide

U of T's standing interview explainer describes two formats used by the MD program. The in-person Modified Personal Interview has four independent interviews of approximately 12 minutes. The virtual MPI has four independent, asynchronous video responses of approximately five minutes; its published circuit includes an ID station and four interview stations. These are official format descriptions, not confirmation of which format will govern Fall 2027 interviews. U of T interview format

Not published

As of August 5, 2026, U of T has not published the exact 2027 interview dates or confirmed whether the 2027 cycle will use MPI, vMPI or both. Its interview page still labels February and March 2026 dates for the prior cycle. The school also does not publish the 2027 questions, scoring rubric, interviewer scoring weights or an applicant-specific preparation checklist. Use the invitation as the controlling source for format, timing, technology and accommodations. U of T interview page

Who this program may suit

This is an interpretation of published program characteristics, not an admissions advantage claim.

The U of T MD program may suit applicants who want a four-year curriculum with early patient and community exposure, a large GTA clinical network, and clerkship across years three and four. Students are assigned to one of three campuses for all four years while remaining able to access clinical learning across Temerty Medicine affiliates. U of T program structure and U of T campus assignment

The admissions materials also ask applicants to make reflection, learning, community contribution and communication concrete. A strong fit story therefore starts with real evidence from your work and activities—not with trying to reverse-engineer a supposed U of T applicant profile. U of T explicitly says there is no required number of activities or specific activity that gives an edge. U of T non-academic requirements

Practice and next step

Use the linked Feedback that changed your approach prompt as First practice. Use its timing only for this exercise.

1. Take 60 seconds to choose one real feedback experience.
2. Record a first five-minute response that explains the situation, why the feedback was initially difficult to use, the specific change you made, and how you checked the result.
3. Review the recording for one weakness: vague context, defensiveness, an unclear adjustment, or no evidence of impact.
4. Use mentor feedback or a focused self-review to choose one adjustment.
5. Record the answer again and compare the two attempts for specificity, reflection and concision.

Then use the linked Guide to Brief and Concise Responses path to practise preserving evidence while removing setup that does not change the answer. Videoath helps you repeat the part that needs work through original prompts; it does not promise an interview outcome.

Frequently asked questions

What GPA do I need for U of T medical school in 2027?

The minimum undergraduate OMSAS GPA is 3.6. U of T says 3.8 or higher has been competitive in recent statistics, but meeting either figure does not guarantee admission. Graduate applicants have a 3.3 minimum. U of T 2027 OMSAS guide

Does U of T use the MCAT competitively?

No. The most recent eligible MCAT must meet 125 in each section, with 124 allowed in one section; U of T states that the MCAT is not used competitively. U of T 2027 OMSAS guide

Does U of T require Casper for Fall 2027?

Casper is not listed in U of T's current Fall 2027 detailed requirements or the OMSAS overview. Recheck the official guide before submitting because requirements can change. U of T 2027 OMSAS guide

Is the 2027 U of T interview virtual?

Not yet confirmed. U of T says selected applicants may interview in person or virtually, while its detailed interview page still displays dates and virtual delivery for the prior 2025-26 cycle. Follow the 2027 invitation. U of T interview page

How many students is U of T targeting for 2027?

OMSAS lists a target class size of 289 for 2027. OMSAS program requirements overview

Can I choose my U of T medical campus?

You may state preferences, but first choice is not guaranteed. The campus and academy assignment in the offer applies for all four years. U of T campus assignment

Sources

• OMSAS — University of Toronto, Fall 2027 guide — primary current-cycle requirements; verified August 5, 2026.
• OMSAS — Program Requirements Overview — target class size, program length and interview window; verified August 5, 2026.
• OMSAS — How to Apply — application deadline and first-round offer date; verified August 5, 2026.
• U of T — Non-Academic Requirements — current essays, ABS and evidence expectations; verified August 5, 2026.
• U of T — Interviewing — official MPI and vMPI format descriptions; page still shows prior-cycle dates, verified August 5, 2026.
• U of T — Campus Assignment — three-campus assignment model; verified August 5, 2026.

Method: current official university and OMSAS sources were preferred. Unpublished 2027 interview details are labelled as unknown rather than inferred.