Sunday, 28 December 2008 01:13. Gen means birth or origin, as in the book of Genesis, which explains the origin of the Earth; Muta means change; terato means monster; and carcino means crab. Thus, all three gens-are physical or chemical agents that cause or originate malformations. Mutagens cause changes (mutations) in the genetic material of cells.
The minimum acceptable GPA is 3.2. Applicants with a science, non-science, or overall GPA below 3.2 will not be considered. The average GPA is approximately 3.6 in science, non-science, and overall. All grades received for college credit are included in the AMCAS GPA calculation.
In 2001, the average GPA of premeds accepted to medical school was 3.6 overall. Over the last 11 years, this number has increased significantly. The average GPA of students accepted to medical school in 2012 was a 3.68. This is nearly 1/10th of a point higher.In 2001, the average MCAT score for students accepted to a med school was a mere 29.6.ver the last 11 years, this number has increased significantly. The average GPA of students accepted to medical school in 2012 was a 3.68. This is nearly 1/10th of a point higher. In 2001, the average MCAT score for students accepted to a med school was a mere 29.6.