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*Doctor of Medicine (MD) | *Doctor of Medicine (MD) | ||
*4 years in length | *4 years in length | ||
| + | *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==== | ||
*Total number of applicants 2015-2016 cycle: 2124 (1467 were BC applicants) | *Total number of applicants 2015-2016 cycle: 2124 (1467 were BC applicants) | ||
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*Class size in 2015-2016 cycle: 288 | *Class size in 2015-2016 cycle: 288 | ||
For more information on the program, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/files/2016/09/MED-2020-Admissions-Statistics-Website-Final.pdf/ here] | 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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====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
*Minimum academic average: 75% | *Minimum academic average: 75% | ||
| − | *Median average for entering class 2015-2016:85.00 - 89.99% (A) | + | *Median average for entering class 2015-2016: 85.00 - 89.99% (A) |
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For more information, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/files/2016/09/MED-2020-Admissions-Statistics-Website-Final.pdf/ here] | For more information, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/files/2016/09/MED-2020-Admissions-Statistics-Website-Final.pdf/ here] | ||
====MCAT==== | ====MCAT==== | ||
Minimum scores: | Minimum scores: | ||
| − | *<b>OLD MCAT:<b> a minimum of 7 on all numerically scored sections | + | *<b>OLD MCAT:</b> a minimum of 7 on all numerically scored sections |
**Writing Sample: M | **Writing Sample: M | ||
| − | *NEW MCAT: | + | *<b>NEW MCAT:</b> a minimum score of 124 in each of the four sections* |
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*Median scores 2015-2016: | *Median scores 2015-2016: | ||
**OLD MCAT: 33 | **OLD MCAT: 33 | ||
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====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
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*One official transcript for all previously attended post-secondary institutions | *One official transcript for all previously attended post-secondary institutions | ||
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*3 References (only to interviewees) | *3 References (only to interviewees) | ||
| − | For more information, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/admission-requirements/]<br> | + | *Application fee: BC residents: $117.50 vs. Out-of-Province Applicants: $173.75 |
| + | For more information, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/admission-requirements/ here]<br> | ||
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| + | ====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 | ||
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| + | For more information, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/evaluation-criteria/ here] | ||
==Interview== | ==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. |
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| − | * | + | For more information, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/evaluation-criteria/ here] |
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| − | + | ==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. | ||
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| − | For more information, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissions/ | ||
| − | ==Tuition | + | ==Tuition 2015-2016== |
| − | * | + | *Tuition: $17,407.24 |
| − | + | *Total First year cost: $21,357.15 | |
| − | For more information on tuition, click [http:// | + | For more information on tuition, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/student-resources/financial-support/cost-of-an-md-student/ here]<br> |
| + | About financial support, click [http://mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/student-resources/financial-support/ here] | ||
[[Category:University of British Columbia|Medicine]] | [[Category:University of British Columbia|Medicine]] | ||
[[Category:Medicine|British Columbia]] | [[Category:Medicine|British Columbia]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:01, 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
- 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
