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University of British Columbia
Last updated: September 22, 2025
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July 7th, 2025

Application opens

September 13th, 2025

Last accepted MCAT test date. All scores must be released every year in time for the MCAT score deadline of October 15, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time.

September 15th, 2025

(12:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific Time) Deadline for submission of applications including online application, all applications fees, all North American transcripts, IB/AP or another acceptable English exam score (if applicable), proof of BC Residency (if required), and disability accommodation forms to the Centre for Accessibility. MCAT scores, international transcripts and WES/ICES evaluations are not required until October 15.

October 15th, 2025

Deadline for receipt of MCAT scores via the MCAT Score Reporting System. Valid test dates April 17, 2015 - September 13, 2025, provided scores can be received by the MD Admissions Office on or before October 15, 2025 - 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Deadline for receipt of all non-North American transcripts and all required WES/ICES evaluations.

December 1st, 2025

Evaluation of complete submitted applications.

December 17th, 2025

Interview invitations will be sent to selected applicants via their OAS account. All supplemental application requirements, forms, and instructions will be made available via the OAS account.

December 20th, 2025

Deadline to book an interview.

February 1st, 2026

Multiple Mini-Interview weekend (Virtual MMI).

February 2nd, 2026

Northern and Rural Virtual Panel Interviews (Virtual).

February 28th, 2026

Supplemental Application deadline Reference letters, site preferences, and graduate students must confirm that they will complete their graduate program by July 31, 2026.

April 30th, 2026

All applicants must complete a minimum of 90 credits and all English prerequisite courses.

May 20th, 2026

Applicants are notified of admissions decisions via their OAS account.

June 30th, 2026

Final transcripts due. All successful and waitlisted applicants must submit (if applicable) one final, official transcript from institution(s) where applicants completed coursework between June 2025 and April 30, 2026.

July 31st, 2026

Graduate students must provide proof of completion of their program.

August 16th, 2026

Classes begin for class of 2030

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Minimum requirements
Education
Completion of 90 university-level credits by April 30 of the year of entry.
English Requirement
All applicants must complete 6 credits (two semesters) of English coursework by April 30 of the year of entry into medical school (April 30, 2026 for the 2025/2026 application cycle).
GPA
75% or higher (IP); 85% or higher (OOP)
MCAT
Minimum total score of 496.
Application Components
Awards
Provide no more than the five most significant awards or prizes of any kinds (e.g., scholarships, academic prizes, community service awards, etc.) you have received from grade 11 onward.
MCAT Score
Release your score from the AAMC to the school.
Non-Academic Activities
Limited to 25 entries of paid and unpaid experiences, research experiences and presentations, hobbies, and meaningful life events. Activities and experiences that have made you who you are today and have helped you develop capacities like altruism, leadership, teamwork, responsibility, etc.
Pathway Specific Items
Further information may be required, including essays, if you are applying through a stream such as the Black Student MD Admissions Pathway, the Indigenous Admissions Pathway, or the Northern and Rural Pathway.
Research Publications
This section is for research publications. Do not include research/lab experience or research presentations in this section.
Transcript
All applicants must submit one set of official transcripts issued by the Registrar(s) of the home institution(s), from ALL post-secondary institutions attended, to the MD Undergraduate Admissions Office by the application deadline.
Application fees
Application Fee (BC residents)
$139
Out-of-Province transcripts (any number)
$38.25
Application Fee (Out-of-Province)
$206.5
Scoring
Interview selection scoring weights
50%

Academic Qualities (GPA or adjusted GPA)

Academic Qualities (GPA or adjusted GPA)
50%

Non-Academic Qualities (Assessed through experiences, essays, and references)

Non-Academic Qualities (Assessed through experiences, essays, and references)
Admissions scoring weights
Unspecified
Relevant resources
Applicant Guide
Evaluation Criteria