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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
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*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]
  

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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]