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Reviewed by David Chen, MS Medical Admissions Consultant & Pre-med Advisor

Calculating your medical school GPA is more complex than a standard college transcript review. This Med School GPA Calculator follows the AMCAS weighting standards to help you determine your Cumulative and Science (BCPM) GPA accurately.

Med School GPA Calculator

Course Name Grade Credits BCPM?
Estimated Med School GPA
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Science GPA (BCPM): —
Based on AMCAS 4.0 Scale

Med School GPA Calculator Formula

GPA = Σ (Grade Points × Credit Hours) / Σ (Total Credit Hours)

Source: AAMC Grade Conversion Guide

Variables:

  • Grade Points: The numerical value assigned to a letter grade (e.g., A = 4.0, B = 3.0).
  • Credit Hours: The weight of the course (usually 3 or 4 units).
  • BCPM: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math courses which form your “Science GPA.”

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What is Med School GPA Calculator?

A Med School GPA Calculator is a specialized tool used by pre-medical students to estimate their grade point average according to the American Medical College Application Service (AMCAS) rules. Unlike standard university calculations, medical schools often recalculate your grades to normalize them across different institutions.

The BCPM GPA is particularly critical. It includes only Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Admissions committees use this to gauge your ability to handle the rigorous scientific curriculum of medical school.

How to Calculate Med School GPA (Example)

  1. Convert all letter grades to AMCAS values (A=4, A-=3.7, etc.).
  2. Multiply the value of each grade by the credits for that course (e.g., A in a 4-credit class = 16 points).
  3. Add all quality points together.
  4. Divide the total quality points by the total number of credits attempted.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does AMCAS count +/- grades? Yes, AMCAS uses a standardized scale where an A- is 3.7 and a B+ is 3.3, which may differ from your specific university.
Are retaken classes averaged? Yes. Unlike many colleges that “replace” a failing grade with a new one, AMCAS includes every attempt of a course in your GPA.
What is a good GPA for Med School? While it varies, a competitive Cumulative GPA is typically 3.7+ and a Science GPA is 3.6+.
Do lab credits count? Yes, labs are included in the calculation and should be entered with their respective credit weight (often 1 or 2 credits).
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