Overview

Rural Pre-Medicine (RPM) at Selkirk College is designed for students with a wide variety of backgrounds. The comprehensive and supportive program provides an academic foundation in the life sciences and is a pathway to a diverse range of professional health programs.

Student Success

Together with their cohort, students in RPM develop strengths in leadership, resilience, communication, and collaboration. The achievements of RPM graduates show the program to be an effective pathway for a future in health sciences, with 90% of students continuing to further health related education and 40% of graduates entering professional health programs.

Origins of the Rural Pre-Medicine from Selkirk College

RPM was created to increase the number of rural and Indigenous students pursuing careers in professional health. The program launched in 2014 with support from the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues, a committee comprised of Doctors of BC and the Ministry of Health. The curriculum in RPM is designed with collaboration from health organizations, medical professionals and Selkirk College faculty.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Biology

General Chemistry

College Composition

Calculus
Rural Health Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted approximately 12 months before the start date and are first qualified, first admitted

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

98 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Castlegar, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Before beginning the RPM Program, candidates must have graduated from secondary school and completed the following BC Provincial Curriculum courses or their equivalents. Applications from students who are currently completing prerequisites are welcome. A minimum grade of 67% is required in all prerequsite courses.

English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or IELTS (minimum 6.5)

Pre-calculus 12

Two other approved Grade 12 courses, at least one which must be: Biology 12,* Chemistry 12*, Geography 12, Geology 12 Physics 12

Chemistry 11

Physics 11

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Tuition Fees

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15345 CAD / year

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5878 CAD / year

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Overview

Student Success

Origins of the Rural Pre-Medicine from Selkirk College

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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