AMCAS GPA Calculator
Calculate your BCPM GPA, AO GPA, and Total AMCAS GPA using official AMCAS rules — A+ = 4.0, all attempts counted, W excluded. Three precision levels for medical school applicants.
How to Use This AMCAS GPA Calculator
Enter each course with its AMCAS category (BCPM or AO), grade, and credit hours. The calculator instantly computes your BCPM GPA, AO GPA, and Total GPA using official AMCAS rules.
BCPM stands for Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math — the science GPA medical schools weight most heavily. AO (All Other) covers every other subject. AMCAS reports both separately alongside your cumulative Total GPA.
The Advanced tier below adds per-subcategory breakdown (Biology GPA, Chemistry GPA, Physics GPA, Math GPA separately) and retake tracking. The Professional tier adds a full multi-year transcript simulator with AMCAS vs AACOMAS comparison and school-tier competitiveness ratings.
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AMCAS GPA Formula
AO GPA = Σ(Grade Points × Credits) ÷ Total AO Credits
Total GPA = Σ(All Grade Points × Credits) ÷ All Credits
Key rule: ALL attempts are included — retakes do NOT replace original grades.
Unlike most university GPAs where retaking a course may replace the original grade, AMCAS includes every single attempt in the calculation. A D you retook for an A still drags your GPA. This is one of the most misunderstood AMCAS rules.
AMCAS Grade Scale
A+ = A = 4.0 | A- = 3.7 | B+ = 3.3 | B = 3.0 | B- = 2.7
C+ = 2.3 | C = 2.0 | C- = 1.7 | D+ = 1.3 | D = 1.0 | F = 0.0
W = Withdrawal (not counted in GPA, but shows on record) | P/F = not counted
Note that AMCAS treats A+ and A identically at 4.0 — there is no 4.33 bump for A+. A grade of WF (Withdrawal Failing) is treated the same as an F.
BCPM Category Guide
Biology: General Biology, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Anatomy, Physiology, Ecology, Biochemistry (when offered by Bio dept)
Chemistry: General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry (when offered by Chem dept), Analytical Chemistry
Physics: General Physics I & II, Modern Physics, Biophysics
Math: Calculus I & II, Statistics, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Biostatistics
AO (All Other): Psychology, Sociology, English, History, Economics, Foreign Languages, etc.
| Course | Year | SubCat | Grade | Cr | Retake | |
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What BCPM GPA Do Medical Schools Want?
The average matriculant BCPM GPA at US MD schools is around 3.65–3.70. For top-20 programs, competitive applicants typically present 3.70+ in both BCPM and Total GPA. State medical schools may admit applicants with BCPM GPAs in the 3.4–3.5 range if other application elements are strong.
DO programs (AACOMAS) accept a wider range, with average matriculant GPAs around 3.55 Total and 3.45 BCPM. Unlike AMCAS, AACOMAS applies grade replacement for retaken courses — which can raise your effective GPA significantly if you retook several science courses.
AMCAS vs Your Institutional GPA
Your school's registrar may calculate your GPA differently — many institutions replace the original grade when you retake a course, while AMCAS counts all attempts. This means your official transcript GPA can be noticeably higher than your AMCAS GPA if you retook courses.
Medical schools see through the difference immediately. Adcoms evaluate AMCAS GPA, not your school's GPA. This calculator uses strict AMCAS rules so you know your real number before submitting.