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University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine

University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine

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APPLICATION FEE
$126
Tuition In State
$18,750
Tuition Out of State
N/A
Average GPA
3.71
AVERAGE MCAT
519

School Overview

Degrees
MD
Ownership
Public Non-Profit
Program Length
4 years
Total Enrollment
272
Accreditation Status
Full
Founding Year
1950
Accreditation Year
1954
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Cost of Attendance: $245,210
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Estimated loan burden for UBC-FOM using 4 years of in-state tuition, $1,500 annual fees, $3,000 monthly living expenses, national average cost-of-living allowance, $1,000 loan fees, and an 8.5% interest assumption. Local cost-of-living data is not matched yet, so this estimate uses the national average cost-of-living allowance.

Cost of Living: Cost of living data unavailable

A reviewed government-derived local cost-of-living match for Vancouver, BC is not available yet. The debt estimate uses a national average cost-of-living allowance of $3,000 per month until a local match is available.

Environment: Urban

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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.

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.

Last Updated: May 18, 2026