Is anyone else confused regarding the cost? I saw previously in the post that roughly the total for resident would come around to about 12k but I just looked at charges added and its about 7k for summer only... It doesn't match up to the PDF they have on their website either.
https://www.unthsc.edu/students/wp-...6/Budget-Info-for-GSBS-Students-2017-2018.pdf
The $12,000 estimate is based on a more realistic room & board. The estimate on the PDF estimates approx $1500/month in rent+fees+misc. Plus it also includes insurance (Which some people have already due to their family) and book fees (many of which I believe old MedSci students will be giving/selling to the incoming class!)
(Realistically, you can get a decent apartment for <$700, and unless you go out to eat every night you'll stay well under the $1500 estimate.)
As for your recent charges added, it is a bit off. Mine is currently sitting pretty at just under $5k, so you may want to contact the FinAid office ASAP, since you might be getting treated as a non-resident.
(Keep in mind that there will be variations based on which courses you will be taking. i.e. Biochem/the MCAT Review course. The $2000 technology package is also included, I think.)
Let us(/PM me) know if there's some sort of discrepancy in how they're doing charges for students!
I got off the waitlist today, but I'm deciding between KGI and UNTHSC. I'm from California so I think KGI is a better option for me, but does anyone have any insight as to which program I should choose?
Disclaimer: I am very limited in experience with regards to SMP/Master's programs.
From what I'm seeing on their website/SDN Search: KGI is relatively new, without particularly great connections, and as such isn't well known. The coursework is apparently variable, but does not focus on the "hard sciences" (
Keck Graduate Institute: Post-bac/MBS)
"The percentage of alumni matriculated into medical school stands at a modest 71%,, but it's the 29% that have proven to be equally successful Those that chose another path have successfully matriculated into dental school, PhD programs, physician assistant, podiatric medicine, or full-time employment in biotech/life science industry. This is by far the greatest strength of the program: 100% of students leave KGI with options! The additional paths are what truly differentiate the PPC program from many other types of Post-Bacc Programs and Special Masters Programs."
- Per
Post-baccalaureate Premedical Certificate Program (PPC)
Couple of factors to think about:
1) Undergraduate Stats - An SMP has no effect on your undergrad GPA/MCAT score. How well-known a program is and how it's viewed by medical schools is important. (Possibly contact UC's you've got interests in and investigate what they think? I know there's a couple of posts on SDN about it but nothing 100% sure.)
2) Location - Are you ok with just picking up and moving down to the Dallas/FtWorth area? This ties in with...
3) Cost - You will be an non-Resident if you choose TCOM. That's important. I believe KGI costs the same, though (?) [Approx $50k?]
TL;DR Do more research because I can only find so much. Contact schools, members on SDN who have gone through the program, etc.