How to Calculate Science Gpa

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Science GPA (BCPM) Calculator

Calculate your science GPA for AMCAS, AACOMAS, or CASPA applications by entering your Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math (BCPM) courses below.

Course Name (Optional) Grade Credit Hours
A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D F
A A- B+ B B- C+ C C- D+ D F

Your Science GPA Results

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Total Quality Points: 0
Total Science Credits: 0
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Understanding the Science GPA (BCPM)

The Science GPA, often referred to as the BCPM GPA (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math), is a critical metric used by medical, dental, and health profession schools. Admissions committees use this specific GPA to assess a student's aptitude in core rigorous sciences required for medical curricula.

What Courses are Included in the Science GPA?

For AMCAS (MD applications), the BCPM GPA includes all undergraduate courses listed under:

  • Biology: Anatomy, Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Physiology, Zoology.
  • Chemistry: Biochemistry, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry.
  • Physics: All physics courses (including labs).
  • Mathematics: Calculus, Statistics, Applied Mathematics.

How to Calculate Science GPA Manually

Calculating your science GPA manually follows a simple weighted average formula. Here is the step-by-step process:

  1. Assign Points: Convert your letter grades into the standard 4.0 scale (A = 4.0, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, etc.).
  2. Calculate Quality Points: Multiply the grade point value by the number of credit hours for that course. (e.g., An 'A' in a 4-credit Bio course = 16 quality points).
  3. Sum the Totals: Add up all quality points and add up all science credit hours.
  4. Divide: Divide the total quality points by the total number of science credit hours.

Calculation Example

If you took Organic Chemistry (4 credits) and earned a B (3.0), and Calculus (3 credits) and earned an A (4.0):

Quality Points: (4 * 3.0) + (3 * 4.0) = 12 + 12 = 24 total points.
Total Credits: 4 + 3 = 7 credits.
Science GPA: 24 / 7 = 3.43

Why Your Science GPA Matters

Admissions committees look at your Science GPA separately from your cumulative GPA because it demonstrates your ability to handle the "heavy lifting" of a medical school workload. A strong BCPM GPA can compensate for a slightly lower overall GPA, as it proves your competency in the foundational sciences required for the MCAT and medical board exams.

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