BSc in Medical Sciences in Halifax Canada | Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University | Halifax Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 33,814
(c. USD24,319.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The core biomedical curriculum equips you with essential knowledge for thriving in medical professional degree programs, opening doors to diverse career paths. This program emphasizes patient-focused healthcare. Through bioethics and health sociology courses, you'll gain a broader understanding of healthcare systems. The program also includes MCAT preparation.

First-year studies establish fundamentals in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and psychology. Second-year coursework blends basic and medical sciences, featuring subjects like cell biology, organic chemistry, microbiology, and physiology. You'll explore health sociology, examining medical theory and practice, societal approaches to health issues, patient perspectives, and Canada's healthcare system.

During your third and fourth years, you'll concentrate on medical sciences through anatomy, pathology, and pharmacology courses, alongside bioethics studies addressing contemporary healthcare challenges. An epidemiology core course is included. The program offers elective options from a curated list, allowing you to pursue specialized interests.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Students must have

  • Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
  • A minimum overall average of 70% in five academic Grade 12 courses
  • A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject.

English language requirement:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - 237 (computer-based) 90 (iBT) and no lower than 20 in each band
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - 6.5 overall and no lower than 6.0 in each band
  • Michigan English Test (MELAB) ‚Äì 55
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) - 61 overall and no lower than 50 in each skill

Deadline: March 15 for September intake.

Tuition CAD 33,814

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