MD-PhD program
at UBC, Vancouver

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MD-PhD program
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UBC
Overview

The The University of British Columbia offers a really good MD-PhD program program at the UG level, which lasts for 7 years. To get admission to the program, students must meet the requirements for the course which include having a valid score on tests like TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo. The The University of British Columbia tuition fee for the first year of the MD-PhD program is CAD 7,793 (INR 537,016). Also, the students should budget well for living expenses, which has:

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Duration	7 years
Tuition & Fees	₹5.25 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

MD-PhD program

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Fees
Curriculum
Entry Requirements
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MD-PhD program
at
UBC
Fees

The fee structure for the MD-PhD program at the The University of British Columbia covers the first-year tuition fees along with other additional charges, including the Books and supplies charges, facilities cost and many more offered by the The University of British Columbia. Other than tuition costs, students need to pay living expenses that cover various factors like rent, food, transportation, utility, and other personal expenses. The total tuition fees for the first year of MD-PhD program is CAD 7,793 (INR 537,016).

Find more details about The University of British Columbia MD-PhD program on the fee breakup, from the table mentioned below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 5,25,010

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 CAD = INR 67.36944 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 18ᵗʰ December 2024

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MD-PhD program
at
UBC
Curriculum

Applicants can click on the green button below to download and check out the The University of British Columbia MD-PhD program curriculum. The curriculum PDF includes detailed information about the course such as requirements, concurrent program options, tuition fees, deadlines, career opportunities, etc.

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MD-PhD program
at
UBC
Entry Requirements

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TOEFL

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Duolingo

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Must have a Bachelor of Science with first class standing (or equivalent)

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MD-PhD program
at
UBC
Rankings

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#44	University THE (Times Higher Education), 2027
#3	Canada Ranking QS, 2026
#42	Global Universities US News & World Report, 2026

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MD-PhD program
at
UBC
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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The University of British Columbia
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.1/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

31% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Liberal

Internships3.6

Part time work3.4

Post study jobs3.9

Quality of faculty4.6

Student Life4.5

Value for money3.5

Public transportation4.8

Safety4.7

Indian Food4.3

Permanent Immigration3.6

Anonymous

Master of Engineering in Chemical and Biological Engineering - Batch of 2027

3.8

Had a good time living here.

Tips: Studying here so far has been a good academic experience. You will be expected to do prep work and go through the presentations before classes and sincerity is a necessity here. Professors are helpful and my peers have mostly been friendly and happy to help out whenever needed. The city is both scenic and historic so it's fun to explore.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 850

Prepping time for classes29 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 100650

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026Read more

Anonymous

Master of Data Science - Batch of 2026

3.7

Fast paced and educational.

Tips: The Data Science programme is very fast paced and you will be expected to have a solid understanding of the foundation of this programme. There are resources to help you out and my classmates and professors were truly helpful but sign up while being aware of the expectations and challenges. Canadas PGWP allows multi-year work permits if you land a decent job. Learn to budget.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 1425

Prepping time for classes33 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 105275

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026Read more

Anonymous

Bachelor of Applied Science in Manufacturing Engineering - Batch of 2025

4.2

UBC is good place to study if you do it properly.

Tips: The faculty is great but the first year of engineering decides what engineering stream you get to pick. You should focus on networking with professors and peers to make placement easier. At the same time, it’s a party school. A lot of events happen on and off campus that will keep you engaged.

Likes (Public transportation): Convenient and safe public transport. You can access the entire city using buses. Sky trains/ metros can be used to access other parts of the city. A public transport pass is issued as part of your tuition. There are cycles on campus that you can use to commute to and from classes.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): The job market is in a very tough state. Very difficult to find a job as an engineer in the city. Many people had to move away from the city or to other provinces. The recent regulation changes have made it difficult to get a visa post graduation. Have to try harder than ever.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 2825

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 65150

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026Read more

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Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2025

4.6

Campus is great and everything is on-point to help international students feel at home.

Tips: It was a very smooth ride, as long as you're open to new experiences and new cultures. I got a scholarship after my first year, which helped with my second year tuition. I got this automatically for academic excellence based on my first year grades and my relationship with professors. I'm absolutely satisfied with my university and the country, but the course entirely depends on what you want. If you want something purely software, Computer Science is better. If you like a mix of hardware and software, computer engineering is great.

Likes (Safety): Campus is great and everything is on-point to help international students feel at home and things are very easy and accessible. Campus security is available 24/7 and helps with any needs. Also provisions of safe-walk where the AMS community would help in closer to campus vicinity for dropping people off late at night for safety concerns. The city is great, filled with cops to help protect you. But there are some areas like East Hastings which should be avoided due to the high homeless population and drug use.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): Post study job opportunities entirely depend on the individual. Unlike India, there's no concept of college placements so it's all up to the students how they shape their skills and personality during their studies to find their required job. A lot of companies offer visas, but you come out of your degree with a 3 year PGWP (post graduate work permit) which every company is good with to start off. Packages are pretty good, in the teaching field you start off bare minimum at around 65,000 CAD per annum.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 2500

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 65150

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026Read more

Anonymous

Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering - Batch of 2025

3.8

UBC is great but could be better.

Tips: UBC is not for everyone. It is a really expensive place and Vancouver in general is a pretty expensive city. Be mentally prepared to work hard be it your studies or your part time work. There's a lot of distractions here however you'll do really well if you just keep working and put your head down.

Total Monthly ExpenseCAD 3075

Prepping time for classes35 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryCAD 78000

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025Read more

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MD-PhD program
at
UBC
Highlights

The combined MD/PhD program is 7-year program offered jointly by the Faculty of Medicine and Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies It is designed for students who want to pursue a career as clinician-scientist. This program provides an opportunity to combine their medical school experience with intensive scientific training.