About the course

Our health care system needs professionals who want to practice in rural, remote and Indigenous communities. Moreover, professional health programs are seeking students who have lived and studied in rural areas. Take the first steps toward a fulfilling career in the health sciences while studying in the beautiful Kootenay mountains.

　　The comprehensive Rural Pre-Medicine Program pairs academic excellence with mentoring and community service opportunities, providing students with support to apply to medicine, pharmacy, optometry, dentistry, physical therapy, midwifery, veterinary medicine, naturopathy, public health, biomedical research and more. Students develop strengths in leadership, resilience, communication and collaboration as they progress along their pathway to a career in rural health.

　　Program Outcomes

　　In addition to the outcomes for University Arts and Sciences, on completion of the program graduates will be able to:

　　Demonstrate an academic foundation in the health sciences.

　　Demonstrate non-academic skills and strategies needed for subsequent health professional training.

　　Apply competitively to health professional programs.

　　Articulate the unique characteristics of rural health care.

　　Distinguish different paths to careers as rural health professionals. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: CA$30,914

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2021	Castlegar
Winter (January), 2024	Castlegar
Spring (May), 2024	Castlegar
Fall (September), 2024	Castlegar
Fall (September), 2025	Castlegar

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Selkirk College

Selkirk College's Admission Requirements:

　　Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or

　　Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or

　　Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal

　　Rural Pre Medicine Academic Prerequisites

　　Applicants may apply while they are completing prerequisite courses. However, applicants must have graduated from secondary school (or equivalent) and completed the following courses from the BC Provincial Curriculum (or their equivalents) before starting the program:

　　English 12 or English 12 First Peoples or IELTS 6.5

　　Principles of Mathematics 12 or Pre-calculus 12

　　Two other approved Grade 12 courses, one of which must be: Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Geography 12, Geology 12, or Physics 12

　　Biology 12 and Chemistry 12 are strongly recommended

　　Chemistry 11

　　Physics 11 (minimum 60%)

　　TOEFL score of IBT 80 or better. IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual band less than 5.5 or better.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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