BMC Medical Genetics: review time and acceptance speed
ISSN 1471-2350 · BioMed Central · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
Half of the articles BMC Medical Genetics accepted in 2020 were accepted within 162 days of submission (n = 224); the middle half took 107–260 days.
Accepted articles only · dates deposited by the publisher in PubMed · data as of Sep 15, 2026
How long does BMC Medical Genetics take to accept a paper?
| Year | Articles (n) | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | 90th pct | Accepted <14 days | Have a revised date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 224 | 107 | 162 | 260 | 346 | 1.3% | 0% |
Distribution in 2020
Show as a table
| Days | Articles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–29 | 8 | 3.6% |
| 30–59 | 5 | 2.2% |
| 60–89 | 21 | 9.4% |
| 90–119 | 38 | 17.0% |
| 120–149 | 23 | 10.3% |
| 150–179 | 28 | 12.5% |
| 180–209 | 26 | 11.6% |
| 210–239 | 12 | 5.4% |
| 240–269 | 14 | 6.2% |
| 270–299 | 10 | 4.5% |
| 300–329 | 8 | 3.6% |
| 330–359 | 12 | 5.4% |
| 360+ | 19 | 8.5% |
From acceptance to online publication
After acceptance, half of the 2020 articles appeared online within 13 days (middle half 8–18 days, n = 224).
From submission to online publication, the median was 176 days (middle half 119–274 days, n = 224).
Read these numbers carefully
- These times describe articles the journal accepted. Rejected manuscripts never appear in public data, so they cannot tell you how long a rejection takes.
- Dates are the ones the publisher deposited with PubMed. Some publishers record the date a revised manuscript arrived as the submission date, which makes review look faster.
- Invited articles and special issues can move faster than regular submissions.
Open access status and publishing fees
Open access (listed in DOAJ). Listed APC: $3,290 (DOAJ).
No institutional payments for this journal are recorded in OpenAPC.
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Integrity and indexing signals
Facts from public records, shown without judgement. See the methodology for why each can be worth a closer look.
| Listed in DOAJ | Yes (DOAJ record) |
|---|---|
| Articles indexed for MEDLINE in 2020 | Yes |
| Retractions | 0 retracted articles among 0 added to PubMed in 2021–2025, per the Retraction Watch Database. |
| Accepted within 14 days of submission | 1.3% of 2020 articles |
| Publication volume | 239 articles added to PubMed in 2020. |
Topics and scope
- Genetic Associations and Epidemiology (14% of indexed topics)
- Genomics and Rare Diseases (11% of indexed topics)
- Genomic variations and chromosomal abnormalities (6% of indexed topics)
- Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases (5% of indexed topics)
- Connective tissue disorders research (4% of indexed topics)
- Mitochondrial Function and Pathology (4% of indexed topics)
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology journalsMedicine journalsGenetics journals
Similar journals — faster or cheaper, side by side
Journals publishing on the most similar topics (OpenAlex), ordered by similarity. Only 2020 figures are compared with the 2020 median of BMC Medical Genetics, 162 days.
| Paid APC median | DOAJ | MEDLINE | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The American Journal of Human Genetics | 113 (2020, n = 157) | ≈$5,150 | — | No | Yes |
| European Journal of Human Genetics | 172 (2020, n = 193) | ≈$2,790 | — | No | Yes |
| Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine | 101 (2020, n = 440) | $3,040 | — | Yes | Yes |
| Journal of Human Genetics | 88 (2020, n = 152) | ≈$5,490 | — | No | Yes |
| npj Genomic Medicine | 147 (2020, n = 56) | $4,390 | — | Yes | No |
| Genetics in Medicine | 98 (2020, n = 258) | ≈$5,110 | — | No | Yes |
| Genome Medicine | 167 (2020, n = 113) | $5,490 | $4,489 (10 payments) | Yes | Yes |
No journals match these filters.
Frequently asked questions
How long does BMC Medical Genetics take to accept a paper?
Half of the articles BMC Medical Genetics accepted in 2020 were accepted within 162 days of submission (n = 224); the middle half took 107–260 days. Based on dates in PubMed for accepted articles only.
How long after acceptance are BMC Medical Genetics articles published online?
Half of the articles accepted in 2020 appeared online within 13 days of acceptance (n = 224).
Does BMC Medical Genetics charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Listed APC: $3,290 (DOAJ).
Sources and method
Journal identity: ISSN-L 1471-2350; NLM ID 100968552; OpenAlex record. Speed figures use 224 articles accepted in 2020 with valid dates; excluded records for that year: none.
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Data sources. Submission, acceptance and publication dates: Courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine (PubMed, entries through Sep 15, 2026). NLM does not endorse Journal Clock, and these figures may not reflect the most current PubMed data. Journal fees and open-access listing: DOAJ (CC0, retrieved Sep 16, 2026). Fees paid by institutions: OpenAPC (Open Database License, retrieved Sep 16, 2026). Retractions: Retraction Watch Database via Crossref (retrieved Sep 16, 2026). Journal identifiers and topics: OpenAlex (CC0). Currency conversion: ECB reference rates (Sep 15, 2026). How these numbers are calculated · For organisations.