The Non-degree in Rural Pre-Medicine at
Selkirk College
is a
3
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Selkirk College is a public college located in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada. It offers a variety of certificate, diploma, and degree programs in areas such as arts, business, health, trades, and technology. With a focus on applied learning, Selkirk College provides students with practical skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen fields. The college is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes personal growth and academic achievement.
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.
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Program Courses Required Courses ShowBIOL104 - Biology I ShowCHEM122 - General Chemistry I OR ShowCHEM110 - Fundamentals Of Chemistry I ShowENGL110 - College Composition ShowMATH100 - Calculus I ShowPSYC100 - Introductory Psychology I ShowRPM120 - Rural Health Issues I Required Courses ShowBIOL106 - Biology II ShowCHEM125 - Foundations Of Chemistry II ShowENGL111 - Introduction To Literature ShowMATH101 - Calculus II ShowPSYC101 - Introductory Psychology II ShowRPM121 - Rural Health Issues II Required Courses ShowBIOL204 - Cell Biology ShowCHEM212 - Organic Chemistry I ShowCHEM225 - Physical Chemistry For Biosciences ShowPHYS102 - Basic Physics I OR ShowPHYS104 - Fundamental Physics I ShowSOC120 - Introduction to Sociology l ShowRPM220 - Rural Health Issues III Required Courses ShowANTH201 - Ethnic Relations ShowBIOL206 - Introductory Biochemistry ShowBIOL212 - Microbiology ShowCHEM213 - Organic Chemistry II ShowPHYS103 - Basic Physics II OR ShowPHYS105 - Fundamental Physics II ShowRPM221 - Rural Health Issues IV Required Courses ShowADD384 - Addictions Theory And Practice ShowBIOL164 - Human Anatomy And Physiology I ShowBIOC302 - General Biochemistry ShowPHIL210 - Biomedical Ethics ShowPSYC202 - Research Methods ShowRPM320 - Rural Health Issues V Required Courses ShowADMN300 - Small Business Management for Healthcare Professionals ShowBIOL165 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II ShowINDG302 - Indigenous Health And Healing ShowRPM321 - Rural Health Applied Research Project Elective Courses Elective Options Take:
Selkirk College is a respected public college located in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada. With a history dating back to 1966, the college offers a diverse range of certificate, diploma, and degree programs. Selkirk College provides educational opportunities in areas such as arts, business, health, trades, and technology. The college's emphasis on experiential learning, industry relevance, and small class sizes allows students to receive individual attention and gain practical skills necessary for their chosen careers. Selkirk College fosters a supportive and inclusive learning environment, promoting student success and personal development.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average
A, 70%, or a
high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
