What are the requirements to study medicine in Canada?
In Canada, you need an MCAT, a letter of recommendation, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, to study medicine. The average tuition fee for MBBS in Canada for international students is around CAD 14,750 to CAD 91,760, depending on the course you are pursuing and the University you are opting for. Every year, around 485,000 international students migrate to Canada to study. There are more than 8000 universities, including the 31 QS-ranking universities, which provide world-class education to the students.
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Requirements to study medicine in Canada
The following are the requirements that are needed to study medicine in Canada:
- A minimum percentage of 75% to 80% in higher secondary, preferably in biology or science stream
- Must pass the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test), which depends on the course
- A letter of recommendation
- Must have an English language proficiency test score in IELTS or TOEFL
- An essay or statement of purpose
- Must pass the NEET exam to study MBBS in Canada
Top 10 universities to study medicine in Canada
The table below has the lists of top universities to study medicine in Canada:
|
Name of the University |
QS World University Rankings 2023 |
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31 |
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34 |
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47 |
|
|
110 |
|
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116 |
|
|
152 |
|
|
154 |
|
|
172 |
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|
237 |
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|
242 |
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Top 10 medical courses to study in Canada after 12th
The following are the lists of top medical diploma courses to study in Canada after higher secondary:
|
Name of the diploma course |
Fees of the course (in CAD) |
|
Diploma in Pharmacy Technician |
$14,600 - $32,000 |
|
Diploma in Holistic Nutrition |
$6,170 - $8,000 |
|
Diploma Paramedic |
$17,000 - $34,000 |
|
Diploma in Acupuncture |
$20,000 - $33,000 |
|
Cardiology Technologist |
$14,000 - $32,000 |
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The table below has the lists of the short-term medical courses to study in Canada:
|
Name of the short-term course |
Fees of the course (in CAD) |
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Dental Assistant Program |
$4,000 - $11,000 |
|
Human Psychology Program |
$10,000 - $50,000 |
|
Medical Device Reprocessing Technician Program |
$2,000 - $10,000 |
|
Animal Care Aid Certificate Program |
$2,750 - $2,933 |
|
Hospital Unit Coordinator Program |
$6,000 - $50,000 |
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