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Medical school admissions in British Columbia
British Columbia has one medical school, in Vancouver. This page sets out how the province's process is structured. Requirements and seat allocations change between cycles, so confirm the current details on each school's own admissions page.
How you apply
UBC runs its own admissions portal rather than a shared provincial service. There is one medical school in the province, so a BC-focused application is a single, high-stakes submission.
In-province and out-of-province eligibility
UBC shows a strong preference for British Columbia residents, with a limited number of seats available to out-of-province applicants. Residency is therefore one of the first things to establish before planning a BC-only strategy.
What is specific to British Columbia
- UBC's MD program is distributed across sites in the province, and applicants rank site preferences as part of the process.
- Non-academic experiences are assessed through a structured written record with verifiers, so experience documentation matters as much as the writing itself.
- With only one school in the province, most BC applicants also apply out of province, which means an OMSAS application on top of the UBC one.
Medical schools in British Columbia
| School | City | MCAT | CASPer |
|---|---|---|---|
| UBC | Vancouver | Threshold | Not required |
Each school publishes its own requirements. Confirm them on the official admissions page before planning around them.
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Keep reading
- In-province vs out-of-province: where you are actually competitive
- The full Canadian application timeline
- How the MMI works
- Requirements at every Canadian medical school
- Mentorship and individual services
Other provinces
Applying in British Columbia this cycle?
Start with a candidate intake enquiry. We will look at where you are eligible and what your file actually needs.