Know the first-year English and Literature requirements!
The UBC Department of English Language and Literatures offers a number of courses which fulfill the admission requirements for students pursuing a future in dentistry, education, medicine or pharmaceutical sciences. Please check directly with one of the following programs to learn about their current admission requirements and confirm the correct English courses you will need for your application:
IMPORTANT:
Please note that as of 2025/2026, the UBC Faculty of Medicine does not accept SCIE 113 or LFS 150 as a substitute for required first-year English courses offered by the UBC Department of English Language and Literatures. However, undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science must complete SCIE 113 as part of their graduation requirements.
If you are new to the UBC Faculty of Science but you are hoping to apply to Medicine someday, please be mindful that you will be required to take SCIE 113 in addition to ENGL 110 and ENGL 100 or WRDS 150. When in doubt, please confirm the exact requirements with the relevant faculty!