University of Manitoba

Faculty of Medicine

Application related questions
 
  1. What is the criterion for applying as a Manitoba resident?

    Permanent Residents or Canadian citizens who wish to apply as a Manitoba resident: (a) must have graduated from a high school in Manitoba or (b) must have lived continuously in Manitoba for at least two years immediately prior to entry to the Faculty of Medicine.

  2.  Is 'special consideration' given to applicants with occupational experience?

    Applicants with occupationally related health care experience must meet the same entrance criteria as all other applicants. Their experience may be considered for a portion of the PAS score.

  3. What are the admissions criteria for all applicants?

    Applicants are considered for admission on the basis of their undergraduate adjusted grade point average (AGPA) Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) score and their Personal Assessment Score (PAS). The minimum eligibility criteria are:

    1. Eligible to graduate with any Bachelor's degree
    2. MCAT scores minimum 7 in each of the four sections
      [(WS) M = 7; T = 14]
    3. Biochemistry prerequisite equivalent to CHEM 2360 / MBIO 2360 and CHEM2370/ MBIO 2370
    4. Humanities/Social Sciences
    5. Competetive Personal Assessment Score
  4. How many applicant pools are there? Does their entrance criteria differ?                                                                                                                                              There are three pools of applicants: Aboriginal; Manitoba residents; and Out-of-Province residents. All three pools have the same entrance criterion. Please refer to   the Faculty of Medicine Applicant Information Bulletin  for detailed information

    5.  Can I be considered in more than one applicant pool?  

         No. All candidates who apply will be put into the appropriate applicant pool.                            

    6.  Will part-time work experience be given 'special consideration'?
           
         Generally not. Though it may be consdered for a portion of your PAS                                

    7.  What if I am having problems with the online application system?

         Please contact 474-8817 or email application_help@umanitoba.ca 

 




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