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Science GPA Calculator

Calculate your Science GPA (BCPM - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math) for medical school applications. Get detailed breakdowns by subject area and compare to overall GPA.

What is Science GPA (BCPM)?

Science GPA includes only Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math courses. Medical schools use BCPM GPA separately from your overall GPA to evaluate scientific preparation.

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Calculate Your Science GPA for Medical School

Medical schools evaluate applicants using two separate GPAs: your overall cumulative GPA and your Science GPA (BCPM). Our calculator helps you determine your BCPM GPA, which includes only Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math courses.

What is Science GPA (BCPM)?

Science GPA, also called BCPM GPA, is a specialized GPA calculation used by medical school admissions. BCPM stands for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. This GPA includes all courses classified under these four categories, regardless of your major. AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service) calculates this separately from your overall GPA to assess your scientific preparation.

Science GPA Formula

Science GPA = Σ(BCPM Grade Points × Credit Hours) ÷ Σ(BCPM Credit Hours)

Why Science GPA Matters

Medical School Evaluation

Admissions committees use Science GPA to assess your ability to handle rigorous science coursework in medical school.

MCAT Correlation

Strong BCPM performance often correlates with MCAT science section scores, showing consistent scientific aptitude.

Screening Threshold

Many medical schools have minimum Science GPA requirements (typically 3.0-3.2) for application consideration.

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Who Uses Science GPA Calculator?

Pre-Med Students

Track your BCPM GPA throughout undergrad to ensure you're competitive for medical school applications.

Medical School Applicants

Calculate your Science GPA before submitting AMCAS applications to set realistic school list expectations.

Post-Bacc Students

Monitor how additional science coursework is improving your cumulative BCPM GPA.

Pre-Health Advisors

Help students understand their academic standing and create improvement strategies for medical school readiness.

Frequently Asked Questions

Biology courses include General Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Ecology, Zoology, Botany, and similar life science courses. Lab courses associated with these also count.