Science GPA Calculator (BCPM)
Calculate your Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math GPA โ the science-only figure that medical schools, dental schools, and pharmacy programs evaluate separately from your overall GPA.
How to Calculate Your Science GPA (BCPM)
The Science GPA โ officially called the BCPM GPA by AMCAS โ is one of the most scrutinized numbers in medical, dental, and pharmacy school applications. It is calculated using only courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math. Every other undergraduate course goes into your Non-Science GPA.
Use the Calculate BCPM tab to enter only your science courses and get your science GPA instantly. Use the Full Breakdown tab to enter all your coursework and see your Science GPA, Non-Science GPA, and Total GPA side by side. The Advanced tier below adds scenario presets and competitiveness benchmarks. The Professional tier provides full multi-semester analytics and retake simulation.
BCPM = Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math. These four subjects form the Science GPA used by AMCAS, AACOMAS, and most professional school applications.
BCPM GPA Formula
Science courses: Biology ยท Chemistry ยท Physics ยท Math
Grade scale: A/A+ = 4.0 ยท A- = 3.7 ยท B+ = 3.3 ยท B = 3.0 ยท B- = 2.7 ยท C+ = 2.3 ยท C = 2.0 ยท F = 0.0
AMCAS treats A+ as equal to A (both 4.0). Every attempted science course counts โ you cannot exclude a bad semester or replace a failing grade. This is why admissions committees can see your full science trajectory, including any upward trends.
Example BCPM Calculation
Science courses entered:
General Biology I (4 cr, A) โ 4.0 ร 4 = 16.0 pts
General Chemistry I (4 cr, A-) โ 3.7 ร 4 = 14.8 pts
Organic Chemistry (3 cr, B+) โ 3.3 ร 3 = 9.9 pts
Physics I (3 cr, B+) โ 3.3 ร 3 = 9.9 pts
Calculus I (3 cr, B) โ 3.0 ร 3 = 9.0 pts
Biochemistry (3 cr, A-) โ 3.7 ร 3 = 11.1 pts
Total: 70.7 pts รท 20 credits = BCPM GPA: 3.54
Which Courses Count as BCPM Science?
- Biology: General Bio, Cell Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Immunology, Ecology, Neuroscience
- Chemistry: General Chem, Organic Chem, Analytical Chem, Physical Chem, Biochemistry (if coded CHEM)
- Physics: General Physics, Modern Physics, Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics
- Math: Calculus, Statistics (if MATH coded), Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Probability
Courses that do NOT count as BCPM: Computer Science, Engineering, Psychology, Sociology, Nutrition, Public Health. When uncertain, verify using the AMCAS course subject area guide.
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Breakdown by Subject
| Subject | Type | GPA | Credits | Courses |
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| Biology | BCPM | 3.85 | 8 | 2 |
| Chemistry | BCPM | 3.45 | 11 | 3 |
| Math | BCPM | 4.00 | 3 | 1 |
| Physics | BCPM | 3.30 | 4 | 1 |
| Biochemistry | BCPM | 3.70 | 3 | 1 |
BCPM GPA Benchmarks for Medical School
- 3.7+: Very Competitive โ meets or exceeds average matriculant science GPA
- 3.5โ3.69: Competitive โ below median at top schools, strong at mid-tier
- 3.3โ3.49: Borderline โ strengthening application with post-bacc work is advisable
- Below 3.3: Low โ consider a formal post-baccalaureate or SMP before applying
According to AAMC, the mean science GPA for all MD matriculants in recent application cycles was approximately 3.65. For the top 20 medical schools, the average is closer to 3.80.