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University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine

Vancouver, BC

Allopathic Medical Schools Public Non-Profit

🩺 School Overview

Tuition (In State): $18,750

Tuition (Out of State): N/A

Accreditation Status: Full

Acceptance Rate: N/A

Total Enrollment: 272

Degrees: MD

Founding Year: 1950

Accreditation Year: 1954

Website: https://www.ubc.ca

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📄 Application Information

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Interviews Granted: N/A

Admitted: N/A

Average MCAT: 519

Average GPA: 3.71

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Interview Feedback Summary

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 19% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.

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About the School

The University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Medicine, established in 1950, is the sole medical school in British Columbia and one of 17 in Canada. It boasts the country's largest undergraduate medical education program and ranks fifth in size across North America. UBC's Faculty of Medicine is recognized for its excellence, ranking second among Canadian medical programs by Maclean's and 27th globally in the 2017 QS World University Rankings.

Curriculum

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Facilities

The Faculty of Medicine operates across multiple campuses, including Vancouver, Kelowna, Victoria, and Prince George, facilitating a distributed medical education model. This structure allows students to gain diverse clinical experiences throughout the province.

Demographics

The Faculty comprises over 6,700 academic staff and enrolls approximately 2,861 students. This extensive network supports a wide range of medical education and research initiatives, contributing significantly to healthcare advancements in British Columbia and beyond.

SDN Insights

Our analysis of UBC-FOM:

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Student Loan Burden: $245,210

A student taking student loans for all 4 years of medical school at UBC-FOM, including tuition, fees, locally adjusted cost of living expenses, incidentals, and interest, can expect to have total student loans of $245,210. Estimate repayment with the SDN School Loan Repayment Calculator.

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Cost of Living: Equal to National Average

The cost of living at UBC-FOM is approximately equal to the average cost of living at medical schools nationwide. While planning your finances, you can expect typical expenses comparable to most medical institutions.

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Environment: Urban

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Although we could tier rank, over the past 25 years we've found no compelling benefit for ranking schools. Students are most successful when they prioritize personal and academic fit over school rank.