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Posted on January 20 2025

What are the requirements to study medicine in Canada?

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Updated January 20 2025

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:

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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)

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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