The University of British Columbia

Application

Engineering education is generally seen as the first step towards practicing the profession of engineering. In reality, many engineering graduates have found their engineering education to be an exceptional preparation to pursuing careers in other professions including medicine. In light of the extensive use of engineering technology in healthcare, the Faculty of Applied Science at UBC has established an alternative pathway for engineering students. This path allows engineering students organized access to courses required for application to most medical schools while completing their accredited engineering degree. It provides a challenging option to prospective engineering students with clear interest in life science applications and a desire to develop a life-long career in the broad healthcare sector.

A maximum of 25 newly admitted high school students will be accepted into the Pre-Med Alternative Path per year. Completed application form and high school grades will be used to select students to enter the Pre-Med Alternative Path.

Students will be required to maintain a minimum average of 85% to remain in this alternative path.

In addition to the normal requirements of the engineering program of study for Years 2,3,4, students must take the following courses:

• BIOL 121 (3 credits) & BIOL 140 (3 credits) or their equivalent
• CHEM 205 (3 credits)
• CHEM 233 (3 credits)
• CHEM 235 (1 credit)
• BIOC 300 (6 credits)
• One of ENGL 111 (3). ENGL 120(3) or ENGL 121 (3)

Depending on the engineering program, some of these courses may be accepted in place of required science courses or in place of technical electives.

Students in the Co-op program are permitted to replace one 4-month Coop work term with courses. This will not affect the Coop accreditation requirements.

Please note that the Pre-Med Alternative Path will require additional courses beyond the number required for an engineering degree.