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*The best eligible overall total score will be used (we look at each individual score to produce the overall total converted score) | *The best eligible overall total score will be used (we look at each individual score to produce the overall total converted score) | ||
*Test results for the last five years are considered valid except for the VR, PS, BS (no WS) exam, which is only valid until the 2016/2017 application cycle | *Test results for the last five years are considered valid except for the VR, PS, BS (no WS) exam, which is only valid until the 2016/2017 application cycle | ||
| − | + | *If MCAT 2015 has been written, the MCAT 2015 test results will be used | |
For more information, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/files/2012/10/MED-2016-Website-Stats.pdf] | For more information, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/files/2012/10/MED-2016-Website-Stats.pdf] | ||
Revision as of 17:38, 14 October 2016
Contacts
Website: http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/welcome-message/
Phone: 604-822-4482
Admissions e-mail: admissions.md@ubc.ca
Program Information
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- 4 years in length
- Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [1]
Admission statistics
- Total number of applicants 2015-2016 cycle: 2124 (1467 were BC applicants)
- Applicants interviewed 2015-2016: ?
- Class size in 2015-2016 cycle: 288
For more information on the program, click here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Minimum 90 credits taken at post-secondary institution – any degree
- Required Courses
- English (6 credits)
- Strongly recommended courses:
- Biology (6 credits)
- General Chemistry (6 credits)
- Organic Chemistry (6 credits)
- Biochemistry (6 credits)
- Optional:
- Physics
- Statistics
- Social sciences
For more information, click here
GPA
- Minimum academic average: 75%
- Median average for entering class 2015-2016:85.00 - 89.99% (A)
- Calculation method:
- Three GPA evaluations: Overall CGPA, and Prerequisites average
- Overall CGPA includes summer and graduate courses with grades
- Repeated courses will be averaged for prerequisites average
For more information, click here
MCAT
- Minimum scores:
- OLD MCAT: minimum of 7 on all numerically scored sections
- Writing Sample - M
- NEW MCAT: a minimum score of 124 in each of the four sections*
- Median scores 2008:
- The best eligible overall total score will be used (we look at each individual score to produce the overall total converted score)
- Test results for the last five years are considered valid except for the VR, PS, BS (no WS) exam, which is only valid until the 2016/2017 application cycle
*If MCAT 2015 has been written, the MCAT 2015 test results will be used
For more information, click [2]
Supporting Documents
- Application made online
- Application fee of $105 for BC applicants, $155 out-of-province applicants, and $30 for out-of-province applicants
- One official transcript for all previously attended post-secondary institutions
- One official transcript (or interim transcript) for post-secondary institution(s) currently attending
- Proof of registration for prerequisite courses to be completed by April 30, 2011 (if courses are not listed on interim transcript)
- One official AP or IB transcript (from non-UBC/UBCO students who wish to claim AP or IB credit towards prerequisite course requirements).
- Citizenship documentation (required if born outside of Canada)
- One secondary school transcript (if applicable, as per BC Residency Definition)
- Valid official MCAT score (between April 2006 and September 2010 inclusive) report(s) released to UBC online via AAMC's MCAT Test History (ThX) System
- 3 References (only to interviewees)
For more information, click [3]
Interview
- Feb. 12-13, 26-27, 2011: Interview dates. Four interview cycles each day, two in the morning and two in the afternoon
- Interviews follow Multiple Mini-Interview; applicants rotate through 11 different stations.
- Must provide at the interview:
- Proof of Identification – government issued photo ID
- Two passport sized photos (colour) with the applicant’s full name printed at the back
- Location is at Life Sciences Centre Building, 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC.
For more information, click here
Timeline
- June 10, 2013: 2010/11 Online Application becomes available at the UBC website
- Sept. 16, 2013: All applications completed including application fees, and all supporting documents must be received by 1 pm
- Oct. 1 2010: Deadline for all valid MCAT
- Early December 2013: Interviews Sent out
- Mid-Dec. 2013: Deadline to book interview
- Feb. 8-9, 15-16, 2013: Interview dates
- Feb. 21, 2013: Supplemental Application Deadline
- April 30, 2013: Course Completion. All prerequisites courses by this date
- May 15, 2011: Notification of admissions decisions
- June 30, 2011: All successful and waitlisted applicants must submit final transcripts
For more information, click [4]
Tuition 2013
- Current year tuition (all students) - 15 154 CAD
- Total current year fees (all students) - 19 261 CAD
For more information on tuition, click [5]
