When applying to medical school in Canada, understanding the competitive landscape is crucial. This article provides up-to-date statistics for the 2023-2024 application cycle across various Canadian medical schools. You’ll find a breakdown of application numbers, interview invitations, and admissions categorized by applicant type, helping you gauge the level of competition and strategize accordingly. Please consult the official admissions pages of the respective institutions for more information.
1. University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Medicine
• Total Applicants: 2,915
• Interview Invitations: 800
• Regrets, No Interview: 1,687
• Regrets, Partial File Review: 62
• Disqualified: 356
• Withdrawn: 10
2. McGill University Faculty of Medicine
• Quebec University Applicants:
• Total Applicants: 1,219
• Interviewed: 330
• Admitted: 146
• Average GPA of Admitted Students: 3.89
• Quebec Med-P Applicants:
• Total Applicants: 827
• Interviewed: 366
• Admitted: 92
• Average R Score of Admitted Students: 35.69
• Black Candidate Applicants (MDCM & Med-P):
• Total Applicants: 140
• Interviewed: 69
• Admitted: 25
• Canadian Applicants:
• Total Applicants: 332
• Interviewed: 49
• Admitted: 10
• Average GPA of Admitted Students: 3.94
• International Applicants:
• Total Applicants: 57
• Interviewed: 11
• Admitted: 2
• Average GPA of Admitted Students: 3.85
3. Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine
• Total Applications Received: 1,816
• Maritime Applicants: 625
• Non-Maritime Applicants: 1,165
• Government Sponsored Supernumerary Positions: 18
• Class Composition:
• Total Class Size: 150
• Nova Scotia: 85
• New Brunswick: 40
• Prince Edward Island: 6
• Saudi (Government Sponsored Program): 1
• Kuwait (Government Sponsored Program): 2
• Non-Maritime: 10
• MMTP: 5
• OMFS: 1
• Class Statistics:
• Average GPA: 3.8
• Average MCAT Score: 505
• Average Age: 25 (Range: 20-43)
• Gender Distribution: 104 females, 46 males
4. University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine
• Total Applications Submitted: 2,062
• Complete Applications: 1,930
• Albertan Applicants: 1,490
• Non-Albertan Applicants: 440
Cut-Off Scores:
• For Interview Invitation:
• Albertans: 103.17
• Non-Albertans: 107.78
• To Be Waitlisted:
• Albertans: 204.99
• Non-Albertans: 209.86
• For Initial Admission Offer:
• Albertans: 213.42
• Non-Albertans: 217.92
5. University of British Columbia (UBC) Faculty of Medicine
• Application Overview:
• Total Applicants: 2,915
• Interview Invitations: 800
• Applicants Not Invited for Interview: 1,687
• Partial File Review Regrets: 62
• Disqualified Applications: 356
• Withdrawn Applications: 10
6. Queen’s University School of Medicine
• Total Applications: 5,227
• Interviews Conducted: 601
7. Western University Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
• Total Applicants: 2,752
• Interviewed Candidates: 455
• Class Size: 171
• London Campus: 133
• Windsor Campus: 38
• Class of 2024:
• Total Admitted Students: 171
• London Campus: 133
• Windsor Campus: 38
• Age Distribution:
• 75% aged 20-24
• 25% aged 25 or older
• Academic Metrics:
• Mean GPA: 3.89
• Mean MCAT Scores:
• BBFLS: 129
• CPBS: 129
• CARS: 128
Please note that not all medical schools publicly release detailed statistics for each application cycle. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it’s advisable to consult the official admissions pages of the respective institutions.
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