How is non-science GPA calculated?

Non-Science GPA is calculated by multiplying each non-science course grade by its credit hours to get quality points, summing those quality points, and dividing by total non-science credits attempted. Quarter-hour coursework is converted to semester hours first, and repeated attempts are usually counted rather than replaced.

What courses count as non-science GPA?

Non-science GPA usually includes psychology, sociology, humanities, English, business, communications, computer science, engineering, health sciences, environmental science, public health, kinesiology, and many other non-BCPM or non-BCP categories.

Do computer science and engineering count as non-science GPA?

Yes. Under AMCAS-style classification, both computer science and engineering are treated as AO rather than BCPM. This often surprises applicants because those subjects can feel technical or mathematical but still fall into the non-science bucket.

Does math count as non-science GPA?

It depends on the service. AMCAS and TMDSAS include math in science GPA, so it stays out of non-science GPA. AACOMAS excludes math from science GPA, which means math courses count in Non-BCP GPA there.

Do health science and public health courses count as non-science GPA?

Usually yes. Public health, kinesiology, exercise science, nursing, and many health science courses are commonly treated as non-science categories rather than BCPM under AMCAS-style review.

Why does non-science GPA matter?

Non-science GPA shows academic breadth and consistency outside the core sciences. A strong AO or non-science GPA can help explain whether a lower total GPA is being driven mainly by science coursework or whether performance is uneven across the whole transcript.

What non-science GPA is competitive?

For many MD applicants, non-science GPA often sits above science GPA, and values in the high 3.7 to 3.8 range are common among stronger applicant pools. Lower numbers can still be workable, but they reduce the cushion that a strong AO GPA can provide in holistic review.

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Non-Science GPA Calculator

Estimate AO, Non-BCP, or Non-BCPM GPA across AMCAS, AACOMAS, and TMDSAS so you can compare your academic breadth against science and total GPA.

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Non-science GPA course entry

Enter graded college courses, choose AMCAS, AACOMAS, or TMDSAS mode, and compare non-science GPA against overall and science GPA.

AO GPAAMCAS AO style

Non-science GPA rules that affect your numbers

AMCAS and TMDSAS treat math as science, but AACOMAS moves math into Non-BCP GPA.
Computer science, engineering, health sciences, and most psychology courses are non-science in application-service style review.
Quarter-hour coursework is converted to semester hours using x 0.667.
Repeated attempts are counted in AMCAS, AACOMAS, and TMDSAS planning.

Enter Your Courses

Classify courses using AO / non-science expectations so you can compare non-science GPA against science and total GPA.

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Non-Science GPA Summary

AMCAS mode with non-science, overall, and BCPM GPA comparison.

AO GPA

4.00

9.0 cr

Overall GPA

4.00

9.0 cr

BCPM GPA

0.00

0.0 cr

About This Non-Science GPA Calculator

This non-science GPA calculator is built for pre-health applicants who need to isolate AO, Non-BCP, or Non-BCPM coursework from the rest of the transcript. It is especially useful when you want to understand how medical, dental, veterinary, PA, PT, pharmacy, and other health-professions systems may view your academic breadth outside the core sciences. It also handles the biggest service difference here: AACOMAS moves math into non-science GPA, while AMCAS and TMDSAS keep math in the science bucket.

How to Use the Non-Science GPA Calculator

Follow these steps for an accurate Non-Science GPA result

1Choose AMCAS, AACOMAS, or TMDSAS Mode

Start by selecting the service mode you want to mirror. This matters because math stays in science for AMCAS and TMDSAS but moves into non-science for AACOMAS.

2Enter Every Graded Course Attempt

Add each graded college course you want reviewed so you can compare non-science GPA against science GPA and total GPA.

3Classify AO and Science Coursework

Assign each course to Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or a non-science AO category such as psychology, computer science, engineering, humanities, or health science.

4Convert Quarter Hours Automatically

If a course was taken on a quarter system, switch the row to Quarter units. The calculator converts quarter hours into semester hours using the standard 0.667 factor.

5Keep Both Attempts for Retaken Courses

AMCAS, AACOMAS, and TMDSAS style planning generally counts both the original and repeated attempt instead of replacing the lower grade.

6Compare Non-Science Against Science GPA

Use the summary cards to compare non-science GPA, science GPA, and overall GPA so you can see whether your transcript strength sits more in breadth or in the sciences.

Non-Science GPA Grade Conversion Scale

This calculator uses the standard 4.0 service-style grade scale, with TMDSAS removing plus and minus modifiers.

A4.00

A-3.67

B+3.33

B3.00

B-2.67

C+2.33

C2.00

C-1.67

D+1.33

D1.00

D-0.67

F0.00

Non-Science GPA Types Explained

Non-Science GPA

This is AO GPA on AMCAS, Non-BCP GPA on AACOMAS, and Non-BCPM GPA on TMDSAS. It includes everything outside the science bucket used by the selected service.

Science GPA

Science GPA includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and sometimes Mathematics depending on the service. Comparing it against non-science GPA shows whether your transcript is stronger inside or outside the sciences.

Overall GPA

Overall GPA includes all graded coursework. It matters for total academic competitiveness but often hides whether weaker performance is coming from science or non-science subjects.

Service Differences

Math stays in science GPA for AMCAS and TMDSAS but moves into non-science GPA for AACOMAS. That single difference can noticeably change both your science and non-science GPA values.

How Non-Science GPA Is Calculated

1The Formula

Non-Science GPA = Σ (AO Credits × Grade Points)

Σ AO Credits

The same quality-point method is also used for science GPA and total GPA. Quarter-hour classes are converted into semester hours first, and repeated attempts are generally kept in the calculation instead of replaced.

2Key Non-Science GPA Rules

•Computer science is not BCPM and usually counts as AO.
•Engineering is not BCPM and usually counts as AO.
•Health sciences are usually AO, even when they feel biologically related.
•Math flips by service and becomes non-science in AACOMAS mode.
•Quarter hours are converted into semester hours using 0.667.
•Retakes still count in AMCAS, AACOMAS, and TMDSAS style review.

Example GPA Calculation - Non-Science GPA Calculator

See how GPA is computed step-by-step on the Standard 4.0 Non-Science GPA Scale

Course	Credits	Grade	Grade Points	Quality Points
English Composition	3	A	4.00	12.00
Intro to Psychology	3	B+	3.33	9.99
Computer Science I	3	A	4.00	12.00
Introduction to Ethics	3	B	3.00	9.00
Public Health 101	3	A	4.00	12.00
Total	15			54.99

Calculation

GPA = 54.99 ÷ 15 = 3.67

Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours = Cumulative GPA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about calculating GPA at Non-Science GPA Calculator

Non-Science GPA is the GPA calculated using all courses that do not count in the science GPA bucket. On AMCAS this is usually called AO GPA, on AACOMAS it is Non-BCP GPA, and on TMDSAS it is Non-BCPM GPA.

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This Non-Science GPA Calculator is an independent academic planning tool and is not affiliated with AMCAS, AACOMAS, TMDSAS, or any school. Your official AO, Non-BCP, or Non-BCPM GPA may still depend on service-side course classification review.