Why choose this program?
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 programs that could lead to a variety of careers.
People-centered health care is a focus of the program. 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.
Admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements
To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
- Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
- Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).
Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Program-specific admission requirements
Minimum overall average: 75%
Academic English 12
Pre-calculus Math 12
Three additional academic subjects
Financial information
A university education is a significant financial investment. Every student is unique, and so are their financial circumstances. We offer competitive tuition, a robust scholarship and bursary program, and resources and support to help you explore financial options and develop a plan that works for you.
Program 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 program options are offered by Dalhousie University’s Faculties of Science and Medicine. Connect with an academic advisor after you start your studies to explore options such as:
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.
Sample courses may include:
Physics In and Around You I
Differential and Integral Calculus II
Writing for the Sciences
Integrated Science I
Introductory Biochemistry Lab
Animal Diversity
Evolution
Literature and the History of Medicine
Intermediary Metabolism
Philosophy of Medicine
Gender and Health
Introduction to Human Histology
Biochemistry of Lipids
Genes and Genomes
Advanced Cell Biology
Introduction to Computational Biology and Bioinformatics
In the third and fourth year of the program, you'll focus on the medical sciences in courses such as anatomy, pathology, and pharmacology. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses in your personal areas of interest.
Careers
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.
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.
