University of Colorado-Anschutz Medical Campus
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University of Colorado-Anschutz Medical Campus
Please refer to program website for more information, as not all information may be listed on this page.
About the University
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Aurora, CO
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Master of Medical Science in Anesthesiology
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May 17th, 2013
Entry Requirements
MCAT: MCAT Only, Scores Within 5 years of Application
Application
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Minimum: 3.0
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Not Accepted. MCAT Only.
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Minimum: > 50th Percentile
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Yes, required
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3
Education
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Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
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Pre-requisite course work must be completed with Grade B- or higher, and within 7 years of Program Matriculation Date (Does Not Apply to English). See below for Time Limit Waiver.
English-One Semester (7 year window does not apply)
Biology I & II with Labs-Two Semesters
Gen. Chemistry I & II with Labs-Two Semesters
Organic Chemistry I & II with labs-Two Semesters
Gen. Physics I & II with Labs-Two Semesters (Preferred: Trigonometry or Calculus-Based)
Biochemistry-One Semester
Statistics-One Semester
Human Anatomy & Physiology-One Semester Combined or One Semester of Each
Calculus-Preferred
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Contact the program office if there are more than 3 outstanding pre-requisite courses when applying. Further guidance is provided on the University of Colorado program website when an applicant as more than 4 outstanding pre-requisite courses.
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Yes, for Up to 3 Prerequisite Courses
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Not Specified
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An MCAT score of greater than 500 can be utilized to waive the 7 year time frame for prerequisite coursework.
About the Program
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Application Info: The 2025-2026 application has been closed. The cohort that will start in August 2026 has been filled. The application for the next cohort will open on April 15th, 2026. All applicants should apply as early as possible for the best chance of admission.
Application Deadline: Admissions are conducted on a rolling basis with CASAA application opening Mid-April of every year for admission to start the following Fall semester (ie: offer for admissions begin Summer of 2025 for matriculation August of 2026).
Application Review Begins:
April 15, 2026
Cohort Finalized by September/October -
28 months (7 Semesters)
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114
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14-16
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Program Start Month:
AugustProgram Graduation Month:
December
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University of Colorado
The Chair's Diversity Scholarship
Shadowing Form
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Tuition (Per Credit Hour): Tuition Only-Subject to Change
Resident: $793 per credit hour
Non-Resident: $1,162 per credit hourTuition (Total Program Cost): Tuition Only-Subject to Change
Resident: $90,402
Non-Resident: $132,468 -
Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work taken must be submitted (through CASAA), along with a report from either Educational Credential Evaluators or World Education Services. No other evaluations will be accepted. Please review the Transcripts & Test Scores tab on the Office of International Affairs website.
English Language Proficiency: Please visit the International Admissions website for more information.
If admitted, there will be additional paperwork required by International Student & Scholar Services. Please feel free to visit their webpage to learn more about what you can expect.
Applicants on F-1 visas are eligible for enrollment. Applicants with a visa type of T. Alien Victims of Human Trafficking are eligible for enrollment; it is up to the individual to maintain their legal immigration status in the U.S. Applicants on J-1 are not eligible for enrollment.
Many questions can be answered by visiting the International Admissions Frequently Asked Questions website.
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Upcoming Information Sessions:
Thursday, October 30, 2025
3 pm MSThttps://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/99780307318
Meeting ID: 997 8030 7318Thursday, December 04, 2025
8 am MSThttps://ucdenver.zoom.us/j/98311125288
Meeting ID: 983 1112 5288
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Program Checklist
Checklist of Prerequisites for the Anesthesiologist Assistant Program at University of Colorado-Anschutz Medical Campus made by Anesthesia OneSource.
Included in the checklist are required courses, preferred courses, alternate courses, and other requirements.
Digital download includes a PDF of all three variations of the checklist to include, vibrant, simple, and grayscale. The logo watermark will be removed in the digital file once downloaded.
This is an organizational tool. Check program websites for any changes to information that may not be reflected on the checklist at time of development.
