Medical Sciences Dalhousie University

Overview

Gain 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 programmes, leading to a variety of careers.

Dalhousie University 's Bachelor of Science in Medical Science programme focuses on people-centred health. You’ll take courses in bioethics and sociology of health that will help you understand healthcare from a wider perspective. Plus, you'll be prepared for the MCAT.

Programme options

Students can choose to do a concentrated Honours in their fourth year, where they have the option of completing the research project at any Dalhousie research site. Students can also take a capstone course that integrates multiple medical sciences disciplines by examining five medically-related cases.

The following Medical Sciences programmes are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculties of Science and Medicine:

• Honours Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences

• Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences

What you will learn

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 patients; and healthcare in Canada.

In the third and fourth year of the programme, you'll focus on medical sciences in courses including anatomy, pathology, and pharmacology. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses in your personal areas of interest.

Possible careers include:

• 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 healthcare fields? The background training provided by Dalhousie University's Bachelor of Science in Medical Science will give you the foundation you need.