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    Medical Sciences

    Dalhousie University

    Dalhousie University

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    Canada, Halifax

    University RankQS Ranking
    275

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    CAD 70 

    Campuses

    Studley Campus - Halifax

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 31,900  / year
    Next Intake September-2023

    Medical Sciences

    About

    The experience and flexibility you need to follow your interest

    Core biomedical courses provide you with a solid foundation for success in medically-related professional degree programs that could lead to a variety of careers. People-centred health care is a focus of the program. You’ll take courses in bioethics and sociology of health that will help you understand health care from a wider perspective. Plus, you'll be prepared for the MCAT.

    First-year courses cover the foundational sciences in biology and chemistry, as well as math, and psychology. In second year, courses are a mixture of basic science and medical science courses, including cell biology, organic chemistry, microbiology and physiology. You’ll also learn about the sociology of health, illness, and healing - the theory and practice of medicine, how our society addresses health problems, healthcare from the perspective of the ill, and healthcare in Canada.

    In the third and fourth year of the program, you'll focus on the medical sciences in courses such as anatomy, pathology and pharmacology, with a course in bioethics that examines current ethical dilemmas faced by those in the health field and a core course in epidemiology. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses in your personal areas of interest, based on a list provided by the program.

    Sample courses:

    • Cell Biology
    • Health and Society
    • Introduction to Human Anatomy

    Visit the Academic Calendar to view degree options and course details.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Science

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)

    Career

    While the Medical Sciences program is designed to provide the training required for entry into professional programs and related graduate studies, you'll also have a solid knowledge base that's relevant to many career opportunities:

    • doctor
    • dentist
    • pharmacist
    • scientist
    • healthcare administrator

    Thinking of continuing your studies to advance your knowledge in a particular field? Hoping to contribute to academic medicine or other professional health-care fields? The background training provided by Dal's Medical Sciences program will give you the foundation you need.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 31,900 

    Application Fee

    CAD 70 

    How to Apply

    Step 1: Choose your program

    Dalhousie offers a wide range of programs to build an educational experience that is tailored to you. You can apply for up to three programs. You'll only be assessed for your second and third choices if you're not admitted to your first choice. 

    If you’re applying to the Faculty of Agriculture, please note all programs are located at the Agricultural campus in Truro, N.S.

    Please note: Some undergraduate programs require previous university experience (Dental Hygiene, Environmental Design Studies, Meteorology, Pharmacy and Social Work).

    Step 2: Review the requirements

    Once you’ve selected your program:

    1. Review the general admission requirements.
    2. Check if your program has additional requirements.
    3. If you’re applying from outside of Canada, make sure you meet the international equivalency requirements for your country.
    4. If English isn’t your first language, check the English language requirements.

    Step 3: Complete an application for admission

    Three years of secondary schooling is generally required to review for admission. For an initial assessment, first-semester or mid-year results (predicted where applicable) can be reviewed if your final year is still in progress.

    To start the application process, create an admission login ID and pin on Dal Online. Select your application type (see below) and your desired admission term.

    October 15 Applications open for admission the following September
    March 1 For entrance scholarship consideration
    April 1 International applicant deadline

    Please note: some programs have specific application deadlines.

    You can check your application status on Dal Online. For help throughout the application process, contact an advisor.

    Step 4: Pay the application fee

    To complete your application to undergraduate studies, you'll need to pay the $70 CAD application fee.

    Please be advised that fee payments must be made online. Dalhousie is unable to receive in-person payments until further notice.

    Step 5: Submit your required documents

    Each applicant must submit an official transcript, however your program may require supplemental forms and documentation.

    Official transcripts must be sent directly from the issuing institution. Canadian and US applicants can submit transcripts to admissions@dal.ca and international applicants can submit transcripts to international.admissions@dal.ca.

    If you are mailing your transcripts, please note that there may be a delay in processing your application. As our staff are working remotely, we are only able to access the mail once per week.

    Your transcripts must be in an original sealed envelope addressed to: 

    Registrar's Office, Dalhousie University
    Henry Hicks Academic Admin Building, Room 130
    6299 South Street
    PO Box 15000, Halifax, N.S., B3H 4R2

    Please note: If you send first-semester or mid-year transcripts, you must also submit final results when they are issued. 

    If you are an applicant with a MyCreds/MesCertif, My eQuals or Digitary CORE account you can share your digital documents with us by selecting the 2nd Share option “Send my documents to a Registered Organization” and then select "Dalhousie University-Undergraduate and Professional programs" in the Recipient field. Helpful videos are available on the MyCreds site.

    Step 6: Apply for entrance awards

    Dalhousie offers a variety of entrance awards. To apply, you must submit your entrance award application before March 1 and:

    1. Complete and submit your application for admission
    2. Pay the $70 CAD application fee
    3. Meet the academic requirements
    March 1 Deadline to apply for entrance award consideration


    To begin, create your Net ID and password and log in to Dal Online to complete the application.

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