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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Diversity

Evolution

Literature and the History of Medicine

Intermediary Metabolism

Philosophy of Medicine

Gender and Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-15 00:00:00

More details

Applications can be considered before the start of classes in September. Apply early to meet the February 15 deadline for general entrance awards

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

Medicine View 56 other Bachelors in Medicine in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to this programme, you must meet minimum academic criteria:

Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)

Achievement of the minimum average for your programme of choice.

Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).

Admission to many Dalhousie programmes is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.Programme-specific admission requirements

Minimum overall average: 75%

Academic English 12

Pre-calculus Math 12

Three additional academic subjects

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

33814 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33814 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

9030 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9030 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Halifax

1235 - 1956 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Financial information

Dalhousie offers competitive tuition rates and funding programmes to support undergraduate students in almost all of its degree programmes.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Medical Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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