Students who apply for entrance into the Interdisciplinary Oncology Program must have completed a BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MD or hold an equivalent degree from a recognized institution.
To be accepted into the Program, prospective students must satisfy both the general requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies of UBC and the specific requirements of the Interdisciplinary Oncology Program Advisory Committee. Those requirements generally include a first class standing in 3rd and 4th year courses, a good command of the English language (see TOEFL score requirements) and an academic background which has adequately prepared the student for required oncology courses. If you'd like to apply online please follow the following UBC link Apply on Line
Finally, to gain full admission to the Program, students must secure a written commitment from a Program faculty member to become the student's research supervisor. This commitment must include both the provision of an appropriate training program and a student stipend in accordance with Canadian Institutes of Health Research guidelines. It is strongly recommended that students contact prospective supervisors prior to submitting an on-line application to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. If a student wishes to rotate through two or more laboratories before deciding on a supervisor, this may be arranged through the Director of the Program.A list of research supervisors is given at the end of the web site. Personal pages indicating research interests and contact information for many supervisors can be found in the BC Cancer Research Centre web site as well as the University of British Columbia web site. Please note that this list is not updated on a regular basis and may not include all researchers who are eligible to supervise Oncology Program students. If you have found a supervisor who is not on the list, please e-mail the graduate secretary to find out if that individual is eligible to supervise for the Oncology Program.
When considering a student's application,
- the Faculty of Graduate Studies ensures the student meets the minimum academic requirements of the University,
- the Advisory Committee ensures that the student has the appropriate background for the graduate program and
- the research supervisor ensures that the student's research interests and background match well with those of his/her lab.
Information regarding Faculty of Graduate Studies admission requirements, financial aid, housing, etc. can be found on the Grad Studies web site. If you require additional information regarding the Interdisciplinary Oncology Program please contact The Graduate Secretary, Interdisciplinary Oncology Program, BC Cancer Research Centre, 675 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1L3 Tel: 604-675-8040; FAX: 604-675-8049; Email: rsmith@bccrc.ca
