Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Medical Sciences

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-centred health care is a focus of the program. Youll take courses in bioethics and sociology of health that will help you understand health care from a wider perspective. Plus youll be prepared for the MCAT.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. Youll 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 ill and healthcare in Canada.In the third and fourth year of the program youll focus on the medical sciences in courses such as anatomy pathology and pharmacology with a course in bioethics that examines current ethical dilemmas faced by those in the health field and a core course in epidemiology. Youll also have the opportunity to take courses in your personal areas of interest based on a list provided by the program.

Students must haveCompletion of secondary school (Grade 12)A minimum overall average of 70 in five academic Grade 12 coursesA final grade of at least 70 in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject.Deadline March 15 for September intake.