SFU · MSE & BPK · 2019–2026 · 56 Courses
Six Years of Data.
One Clear Signal.
One Clear Signal.
An objective analysis of academic performance patterns across fields, assessment styles, and delivery methods — and what they suggest about the path forward.
Figure 01
Average GPA by Subject Area
Health Sciences
MSE / Engineering
Mathematics
Figure 02
Relative Performance vs Class Average
Above Average
At Average
Below Average
Figure 03
Performance by Assessment Style
⚡ +0.74 GPA advantage in mixed/project vs exam-heavy
Figure 04
Performance by Delivery Method
⚠ Online delivery yields −0.67 GPA vs in-person
Figure 05
Human-Centred vs Technical Content
3.16
Human-Centred
Courses
Courses
n=25 courses
→
2.41
Abstract Technical
Courses
Courses
n=18 courses
Δ 0.75 GPA gap — consistent across 6 years
Figure 06
Term-by-Term GPA Trend
4.3
3.5
3.0
2.0
Pre-COVID
Recovery
Heavy load
Figure 07 · Recommended Pathway
The Path Forward
Based on six years of performance data, extensive clinical exposure, and the SFU Medicine MCAT stream — a clear sequence emerges.
01
Finish Spring 2026
Complete MSE 211, 222, 251, 280 with full commitment. Already in motion.
02
MCAT Prep
Begin structured study post-Spring. Target sit date Summer/Fall 2026. Score 510+.
03
Complete Degree
Finish MSE or pivot — either path ends with a completed degree and a strong MCAT.
04
Apply SFU Medicine
MCAT stream. On your campus. No GPA comparison. Community profile is the differentiator.