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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/welcome-message/
 
'''Website:''' http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/welcome-message/
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'''Phone:''' 604-822-4482<br>
 
'''Phone:''' 604-822-4482<br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions.md@ubc.ca
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions.md@ubc.ca
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*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 
*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 
*4 years in length
 
*4 years in length
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*International students are not eligible to apply.
 
**Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/mdphd/admission-requirements/]
 
**Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/mdphd/admission-requirements/]
  
 
====Admission statistics====
 
====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2013: 1920
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*Total number of applicants 2015-2016 cycle: 2124 (1467 were BC applicants)
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*Applicants interviewed 2013: 640
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*Class size in 2015-2016 cycle: 288
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*Class size in 2013: 228 (29 out-of-province)
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For more information on the program, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/files/2016/09/MED-2020-Admissions-Statistics-Website-Final.pdf/ here]
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For more information on the program, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/files/2012/12/Interim-Statistics-2012-13-MED-2017.pdf]
 
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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*Degree: Minimum 90 credits taken at post-secondary institution – any degree
 
*Degree: Minimum 90 credits taken at post-secondary institution – any degree
 
*Required Courses  
 
*Required Courses  
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**English (6 credits) - contact UBC academic advisors for McGill course equivalency
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**English (6 credits)  
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**Biology (6 credits) with labs
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*Strongly recommended courses:
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**General Chemistry (6 credits) with labs
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**Biology (6 credits)  
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**Organic Chemistry (6 credits) with labs
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**General Chemistry (6 credits)  
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**Organic Chemistry (6 credits)  
 
**Biochemistry (6 credits)
 
**Biochemistry (6 credits)
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**Note – AP/IB credits can be claimed for English/Biology/General Chemistry if minimum grades are achieved
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*Optional:
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***Biology – AP grade of 4 or higher, IB Higher Level grade of 6 or higher
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**Physics
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***Chemistry – AP grade of 4 or higher, IB Higher Level grade of 6 or higher
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**Statistics
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***English – AP grade of 4 or higher, IB Higher Level grade of 5 or higher
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**Social sciences
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*Recommended Courses
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**Behavioural sciences, biometrics, statistics and physics
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For more information, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/admission-requirements/ here]
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For more information, click [http://www.med.ubc.ca/education/md_ugrad/MD_Undergraduate_Admissions/Admission_Requirements.htm here]
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Minimum CGPA: 70% or 2.8/4.0
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*Minimum academic average: 75%
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*Average CGPA for interviewees 2013: 85%
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*Median average for entering class 2015-2016: 85.00 - 89.99% (A)
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*Average CGPA for entering class 2013:87%
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*Calculation method:
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For more information, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/files/2016/09/MED-2020-Admissions-Statistics-Website-Final.pdf/ here]
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**Three GPA evaluations: Overall CGPA, and Prerequisites average
 
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**Overall CGPA includes summer and graduate courses with grades
 
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**Repeated courses will be averaged for prerequisites average
 
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For more information, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/files/2012/12/Interim-Statistics-2012-13-MED-2017.pdf]
 
  
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
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*Minimum scores
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Minimum scores:
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**Physical Sciences - 7
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*<b>OLD MCAT:</b> a minimum of 7 on all numerically scored sections
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**Biological Sciences - 7
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**Writing Sample: M
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**Verbal Reasoning - 7
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*<b>NEW MCAT:</b> a minimum score of 124 in each of the four sections*
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**Writing Sample - M
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*Median scores 2015-2016:
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*Median scores 2008:
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**OLD MCAT: 33
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**Physical Sciences – 10.99
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**NEW MCAT: 515.07
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**Biological Sciences – 11.46
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**Verbal Reasoning – 9.76
 
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**Writing Sample – Q
 
 
*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)
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*last accepted MCAT test date is September 30 of the application year
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*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
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For more information, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/files/2012/10/MED-2016-Website-Stats.pdf]
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N.B.If MCAT 2015 has been written, the MCAT 2015 test results will be used
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For more information, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/admission-requirements// here]
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*Application made online
 
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*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 for all previously attended post-secondary institutions
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*One official transcript (or interim transcript) for post-secondary institution(s) currently attending
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*MCAT  
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*Proof of registration for prerequisite courses to be completed by April 30, 2011 (if courses are not listed on interim transcript)
 
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*One official AP or IB transcript (from non-UBC/UBCO students who wish to claim AP or IB credit towards prerequisite course requirements).
 
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*Citizenship documentation (required if born outside of Canada)
 
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*One secondary school transcript (if applicable, as per BC Residency Definition)
 
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*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)
 
*3 References (only to interviewees)
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For more information, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/admission-requirements/]<br>
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*Application fee: BC residents: $117.50 vs. Out-of-Province Applicants: $173.75
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For more information, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/admission-requirements/ here]<br>
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====Evaluation Criteria====
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*Academic Criteria: conversion of MCAT and GPA to be admitted to an interview
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*Non-academic Criteria:
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**Report of Non-Academic Experiences
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**Employment History
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**Research
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**Awards
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**Interview, when offered
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**Three References (only for applicants invited for an interview)
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**Aboriginal Essay, if applicable
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**Rural Remote Suitability Evaluation, if applicable
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For more information, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/evaluation-criteria/ here]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
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*Feb. 12-13, 26-27, 2011: Interview dates. Four interview cycles each day, two in the morning and two in the afternoon
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*Interview Format: MMI
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*Interviews follow Multiple Mini-Interview; applicants rotate through 11 different stations.
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*Interview Panels: 10 people consisting of a combination of academics, clinicians, community representatives and UBC 3rd or 4th year medical students.
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*Must provide at the interview:
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**Proof of Identification – government issued photo ID
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For more information, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/evaluation-criteria/ here]
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**Two passport sized photos (colour) with the applicant’s full name printed at the back
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*Location is at Life Sciences Centre Building, 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC.
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==Timeline 2016-2017 Application==
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For more information, click [http://www.med.ubc.ca/education/md_ugrad/MD_Undergraduate_Admissions/MD_Undergraduate_Interviews.htm here]
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*June 14, 2016: Online application (OAS) opens
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*August 25, 2016: Last accepted MCAT test date.
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*September 15, 2016, noon Pacific Time: Deadline for submission of applications (including online application, all application fees, all transcripts, and proof of BC residency (if required)).
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*October 1, 2016: Deadline for receipt of MCAT scores via THx system. Valid test dates January 1, 2012 - August 25, 2016.
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*Mid-December, 2016: Deadline to book an interview.
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*February 4-5 and 11-12, 2017: Multiple mini interview weekends held at the Life Sciences Centre, UBC campus.
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*Mid-February, 2017: Supplemental Application deadline (Three reference letters, site preferences, and graduate students must confirm that they will complete their graduate program by July 30, 2017).
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*April 30, 2017: All applicants must complete the minimum of 90 credits and all prerequisite courses.
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*May 2017: Applicants are notified of admissions decisions via their OAS account.
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*June 30, 2017: Final transcripts due. All successful and waitlisted applicants must submit (if applicable) one final, official transcript from institution(s) where applicants completed courses between September 2016 and April 30, 2017.
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*July 30, 2017: Graduate students must provide proof of completion of their program.
  
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==Timeline==
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For more information, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/application-timelines/ here]
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*June 7, 2010: 2010/11 Online Application becomes available at the UBC website
 
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*August 2010: evaluation will begin
 
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*Sept. 1, 2010: All applications completed including application fees, and all supporting documents must be received by 1 pm
 
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*Nov. 1 2010: Deadline for all valid MCAT
 
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*Early Dec. 2010: Interview invitations are sent to applicants
 
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*Mid-Dec. 2010: Deadline to book interview
 
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*Feb. 12-13, 26-27, 2011: Interview dates
 
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*Mar. 4, 2011: Supplemental Application Deadline
 
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*April 30, 2011: Course Completion. All prerequisites courses by this date
 
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*May 13, 2011: Notification of admissions decisions
 
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*June 15, 2011: All successful and waitlisted applicants must submit final transcripts
 
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For more information, click [http://www.med.ubc.ca/education/md_ugrad/MD_Undergraduate_Admissions/Timeline_2010_2011.htm here]
 
  
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==Tuition 2009-2010==
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==Tuition 2015-2016==
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*For Class of 2013
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*Tuition: $17,407.24
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**Current year tuition (all students) - 15 154 CAD
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*Total First year cost: $21,357.15
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**Total current year fees (all students) - 19 261 CAD
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For more information on tuition, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/student-resources/financial-support/cost-of-an-md-student/ here]<br>
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For more information on tuition, click [http://www.med.ubc.ca/education/md_ugrad/Students/financial_assistance/expenses.htm here]<br>
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About financial support, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/student-resources/financial-support/ here]
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For information on admission scholarships, click [http://www.med.ubc.ca/education/md_ugrad/financial_assistance.htm here]
 
  
 
[[Category:University of British Columbia|Medicine]]
 
[[Category:University of British Columbia|Medicine]]
 
[[Category:Medicine|British Columbia]]
 
[[Category:Medicine|British Columbia]]

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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
  • International students are not eligible to apply.
    • Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [1]

Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants 2015-2016 cycle: 2124 (1467 were BC applicants)
  • 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)

For more information, click here

MCAT

Minimum scores:

  • OLD MCAT: a 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 2015-2016:
    • OLD MCAT: 33
    • NEW MCAT: 515.07
  • 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

N.B.If MCAT 2015 has been written, the MCAT 2015 test results will be used For more information, click here

Supporting Documents

  • One official transcript for all previously attended post-secondary institutions
  • MCAT
  • 3 References (only to interviewees)
  • Application fee: BC residents: $117.50 vs. Out-of-Province Applicants: $173.75

For more information, click here

Evaluation Criteria

  • Academic Criteria: conversion of MCAT and GPA to be admitted to an interview
  • Non-academic Criteria:
    • Report of Non-Academic Experiences
    • Employment History
    • Research
    • Awards
    • Interview, when offered
    • Three References (only for applicants invited for an interview)
    • Aboriginal Essay, if applicable
    • Rural Remote Suitability Evaluation, if applicable

For more information, click here

Interview

  • Interview Format: MMI
  • Interview Panels: 10 people consisting of a combination of academics, clinicians, community representatives and UBC 3rd or 4th year medical students.

For more information, click here

Timeline 2016-2017 Application

  • June 14, 2016: Online application (OAS) opens
  • August 25, 2016: Last accepted MCAT test date.
  • September 15, 2016, noon Pacific Time: Deadline for submission of applications (including online application, all application fees, all transcripts, and proof of BC residency (if required)).
  • October 1, 2016: Deadline for receipt of MCAT scores via THx system. Valid test dates January 1, 2012 - August 25, 2016.
  • Mid-December, 2016: Deadline to book an interview.
  • February 4-5 and 11-12, 2017: Multiple mini interview weekends held at the Life Sciences Centre, UBC campus.
  • Mid-February, 2017: Supplemental Application deadline (Three reference letters, site preferences, and graduate students must confirm that they will complete their graduate program by July 30, 2017).
  • April 30, 2017: All applicants must complete the minimum of 90 credits and all prerequisite courses.
  • May 2017: Applicants are notified of admissions decisions via their OAS account.
  • June 30, 2017: Final transcripts due. All successful and waitlisted applicants must submit (if applicable) one final, official transcript from institution(s) where applicants completed courses between September 2016 and April 30, 2017.
  • July 30, 2017: Graduate students must provide proof of completion of their program.

For more information, click here

Tuition 2015-2016

  • Tuition: $17,407.24
  • Total First year cost: $21,357.15

For more information on tuition, click here
About financial support, click here

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