Nipissing University is an excellent choice to obtain the necessary prerequisites for admission consideration to medical school.
Currently in Canada there are 18 accredited medical schools (Dalhousie University, McGill University, McMaster University, Memorial University, Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Queen's University, Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University), Université de Montréal, Université de Sherbrooke, Université Laval, University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, University of Calgary, University of Manitoba, University of Ottawa, University of Saskatchewan, University of Toronto, and Western University). Each medical school has its own unique admission requirements. A minimum of three years of undergraduate study is required to be eligible to apply to medical school. Most applicants will have more. There is no one specific degree or major that is required for admission to medical school. It is advisable that students choose a degree or major that suits their interests. Some medical schools will require that applicants complete specific courses for admission consideration. Typically, the courses are in the areas of Biology, Biochemistry, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Life Sciences. Some medical schools will also require Humanities, Social Science and/or Language courses. The following are examples of courses that Nipissing students may consider taking as part of their degree program to meet the minimum academic admission requirements to medical school.
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BIOL 1006 | Introduction to Molecular and Cell Biology |
| BIOL 1007 | Introduction to Organismal and Evolutionary Biology |
| BIOL 2116 | Principles of Microbiology |
| BIOL 2206 | Introduction to Biochemistry |
| BIOL 2706 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
| BIOL 2707 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
| CHEM 1006 | General Chemistry I and |
| CHEM 1007 | General Chemistry II |
| CHEM 2306 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry I |
| CHEM 2307 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry II |
Completion of these courses does not guarantee admission into medical school. Students interested in applying to medical school in the future should consult the medical schools to which they will be applying to ensure that they have chosen appropriate courses to meet admission requirements.
In addition to academic requirements students may also be required to write the MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test) and meet a variety of non-academic requirements.
Nipissing University is known for its individual attention and research. The opportunity to work one-on-one with professors and to gain graduate level research experience as an undergraduate student is something that can’t be found at every university. These unique opportunities will assist students with some of the non-academic criteria necessary for medical school.
A minimum of three to four years of study is required to complete a medical program. Upon completion of a medical degree students will enter their residency which can take two or more years to complete depending upon the specialization chosen.
For more information on Ontario medical school admission requirements visit the Ontario Medical School Application Service (OMSAS) website. For information on other Canadian and US medical schools visit The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada and the Association of American Medical Colleges websites.