About Medicine (MD) at Yale University
In the US, medicine is a graduate professional degree: the Doctor of Medicine (MD) is studied after a bachelor’s degree, followed by residency training.
At Yale University (QS World University Rankings 2026: #21) in New Haven, Medicine (MD) is one of the subject areas international students choose most. Yale is an Ivy League university in New Haven, Connecticut, and the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
Degree levels for Medicine (MD)
- MD — typical length in the US: 4 years
Program names, specialisations and exact length differ by department — check the official program page before applying.
Admission requirements for Medicine (MD) at Yale
- MD: a bachelor’s degree with pre-medical coursework and the MCAT. Many US medical schools admit very few international applicants — check the school’s international policy first.
- English: TOEFL iBT around 100 or IELTS Academic 7.0+ is typically expected (requirements vary by school and program).
Fees and funding
University tuition (undergraduate, university-wide): Approx. $62,000 – $70,000 per year (undergraduate tuition; varies by program). Graduate and professional fees for Medicine (MD) are set separately by the school. Need-blind admission for international undergraduates with full demonstrated financial need met; PhD students are usually funded through fellowships and assistantships.
Careers and work after graduation
F-1 graduates can apply for up to 12 months of OPT. Some programs in this field are STEM-designated — check the program’s CIP code to see if the STEM OPT extension applies.
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