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Study Medicine & Health in Canada 🇨🇦

Canada offers 270 Medicine & Health programs across 112 universities. Tuition ranges from $4k–$40k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students. 77% of programs carry STEM designation, which is valuable for post-graduation work authorization in many countries.

270 Programs
112 Universities
$4k–$40k/yr Tuition
77% STEM
14% Scholarships

Why Canada for Medicine & Health?

Living Cost

$15,000/yr

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By Degree Level

Bachelor (142) Master (42) Diploma (39) PhD (20) Certificate (16) Doctorate (4) Associate (3) Doctoral (2) Advanced Diploma (1) null (1)

Top Universities for Medicine & Health in Canada

Conestoga College

Kitchener · National rank #1

Bachelor of Science - Nursing · Bachelor
Simon Fraser University

Burnaby · National rank #1 · QS #308

Health Sciences · Bachelor Master of Public Health · Master
University of Toronto Schools

Toronto · National rank #1 · QS #29

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology · Bachelor
Mohawk College

Hamilton · National rank #2 · QS #1359

Fitness and Health Promotion · Bachelor Health · Diploma
University of British Columbia

Vancouver · National rank #2 · QS #40

Master of Public Health (MPH) · Master
Acadia University

Wolfville · National rank #3 · QS #751

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition · Bachelor
University of Alberta

Edmonton · National rank #4 · QS #94

Pharmacy · Bachelor Nursing · Bachelor Public Health · Master
McMaster University

Hamilton · National rank #4 · QS #173

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Global Health · Master
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Calgary · National rank #4

Health Care Aide Certificate · Certificate Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diploma · Diploma
St. Francis Xavier University

Antigonish · National rank #4

Master of Science in Applied Health Sciences · Master
Université de Montréal

Montreal · National rank #5 · QS #168

Maîtrise en santé publique · Master Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières · Bachelor
University of Montreal

Montreal · National rank #5 · QS #168

Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières · Bachelor
University of Manitoba

Winnipeg · National rank #6 · QS #643

Pharmacy · Bachelor Dentistry · Bachelor Dental Hygiene · Bachelor
Ontario Institute of Technology

Oshawa · National rank #7 · QS #1401

Nursing · Bachelor
University of Ottawa

Ottawa · National rank #9 · QS #189

Biomedical Science · Bachelor
Southern Polytechnic

Lethbridge · National rank #9 · QS #1508

Bachelor of Nursing · Bachelor
Queen's University

Kingston · National rank #9 · QS #191

Bachelor of Nursing Science · Bachelor
University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon · National rank #10 · QS #378

Biomedical Sciences · Bachelor Public Health · Master Kinesiology · Bachelor Nursing · Bachelor
University of Northern British Columbia

Prince George · National rank #11 · QS #781

Nursing · Bachelor Biomedical Studies · Bachelor
Université Laval

Quebec City · National rank #12 · QS #469

Baccalauréat en médecine · Bachelor Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières · Bachelor

All Programs

Maîtrise en santé publique

Université de Montréal

Master STEM

Master of Public Health

University of Guelph

Master STEM

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Acadia University

Bachelor STEM

Pharmacy

University of New England

Doctorate STEM

Nursing

University of Northern British Columbia

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine

Bachelor STEM Aid

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Bachelor STEM

Orthèses, prothèses et soins orthopédiques

Collège Mérici

Diploma STEM Aid

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Conestoga College

Bachelor STEM Aid

Biomedical Science

Trent University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Nursing

Selkirk College

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD)

University of Toronto Faculty of Pharmacy

PhD STEM Aid

Master of Nursing

Athabasca University

Master STEM

Nursing

Laurentian University

Bachelor STEM

Nursing

Brock University

Bachelor STEM

Baccalauréat en médecine

Université Laval

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (First 2 years)

Northwest Community College

Bachelor STEM Aid

Biomedical Sciences

University of Saskatchewan

Bachelor STEM

Public Health

University of Saskatchewan

Master STEM

Kinesiology

University of Saskatchewan

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

University of Toronto Faculty of Pharmacy

Bachelor STEM Aid

Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières

UQTR

Bachelor

Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (MSc)

University of Toronto Faculty of Pharmacy

Master STEM Aid

Nursing (Collaborative)

Fleming College

Bachelor STEM

Mental Health and Addiction Worker

Fleming College

Bachelor

Practical Nursing

Fleming College

Bachelor STEM

Practical Nursing

Cambrian College

Bachelor

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

Fanshawe College

Bachelor STEM

Nursing

Dalhousie University

Bachelor STEM

Pharmacy

University of Alberta

Bachelor STEM

Nursing

University of Alberta

Bachelor STEM

Pharmacy

Dalhousie University

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of Toronto School of Nursing

PhD STEM Aid

Maîtrise en sciences infirmières

UQTR - Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Master STEM

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Cape Breton University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Health Care Assistant Certificate

Collège Éducacentre

Certificate Aid

Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) en Soins infirmiers

Collège Unisem

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Collège Rivier

Bachelor STEM

Techniques de Soins Infirmiers

Collège Montmorency

Bachelor

Techniques de Physiothérapie

Collège Montmorency

Bachelor

Techniques de Réadaptation

Collège Montmorency

Bachelor

Health Sciences (Pharmacy Technician)

Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf

Diploma STEM

Technologie de l'échographie médicale

Collège Ahuntsic

Diploma STEM Aid

Soins infirmiers

Collège de Valleyfield

Diploma STEM Aid

Techniques de physiothérapie

Collège de Valleyfield

Diploma STEM Aid

Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program

Northern Ontario School of Medicine

Bachelor STEM Aid

Master of Nursing

Memorial University

Master STEM

Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières

Université de Montréal

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Nursing

Memorial University

PhD STEM

Audioprothèse

Collège de Rosemont

Diploma

Thanatologie

Collège de Rosemont

Diploma

Techniques d'inhalothérapie

Collège St-Jérôme

Diploma STEM

Soins infirmiers

Collège St-Jérôme

Diploma STEM

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

George Brown College

Bachelor STEM

Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières

Université Mérici

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

Guelph University

PhD STEM

Techniques d'électrophysiologie médicale

Collège Ahuntsic

Diploma STEM Aid

Technologie de radiodiagnostic

Collège Ahuntsic

Diploma STEM Aid

Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

St. Clair College

Bachelor STEM

Health Sciences

INRS - Institut national de la recherche scientifique

PhD STEM

Biomedical Sciences

INRS - Institut national de la recherche scientifique

PhD STEM

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Niagara College

Bachelor STEM

Biomedical Biology

Université Laurentienne

Bachelor STEM

Health Sciences

Simon Fraser University

Bachelor STEM

Medical Radiography Technology Diploma

College of New Caledonia

Bachelor STEM

Dental Assisting Certificate

College of New Caledonia

Bachelor

Biomedical Science

University of Ottawa

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Global Health

McMaster University

Master STEM

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Vancouver Island University

Bachelor STEM

Health Care Aide

Confederation College

Bachelor

Practical Nurse Diploma

Portage College

Bachelor STEM

Health Sciences

Redeemer University College

Bachelor STEM

Master of Nursing

University of New Brunswick

Master STEM

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

University of Toronto Schools

Bachelor STEM

Health Sciences (Nursing)

Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf

Diploma STEM

Soins infirmiers

Collège Joliette-De Lanaudière

Diploma STEM

Pre-Health

Northwest Territories-Nunavut College

Certificate STEM

Health, Wellness, and Occupational Studies

University of New England

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Nursing

Southern Polytechnic

Bachelor STEM

Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières

UQTR - Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Bachelor STEM

Nursing

University of New England

Bachelor STEM

Community Health Representative

Northwest Territories-Nunavut College

Certificate

Personal Support Worker

Northwest Territories-Nunavut College

Certificate

Licensed Practical Nurse Bridge-In Program

Northwest Territories-Nunavut College

Certificate STEM

Bachelor of Nursing

Mount Royal University

Bachelor STEM

Dental Hygiene

Cambrian College

Bachelor

Nursing (Collaborative BScN)

Cambrian College

Bachelor

Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières

Université Sainte-Anne

Bachelor STEM

Baccalauréat ès sciences (Sciences de la santé)

Université Sainte-Anne

Bachelor STEM

Paramedic

Cambrian College

Bachelor

Practical Nurse Diploma

Keyano College

Diploma

Bridge to Canadian Nursing Certificate

Mount Royal University

Certificate STEM

Health Care Aide Certificate

Keyano College

Certificate

Health Care Aide

Lethbridge College

Certificate

Nursing (Practical Nurse)

Lethbridge College

Diploma STEM

Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)

Keyano College

Certificate

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Bachelor STEM

Soins infirmiers (Nursing)

Collège Bois-de-Boulogne

Bachelor STEM

Fitness and Health Promotion

Mohawk College

Bachelor

Health Care Aide Certificate

Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Certificate

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study Medicine & Health in Canada?
Tuition for Medicine & Health programs in Canada ranges from $4k–$40k/yr. 14% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $15k.
What are the English language requirements for Medicine & Health in Canada?
English-taught Medicine & Health programs in Canada typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many Medicine & Health programs are in Canada?
Abroadly lists 270 Medicine & Health programs at 112 universities across Canada. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Are Medicine & Health programs in Canada STEM-designated?
77% of Medicine & Health programs in Canada carry STEM designation. STEM classification can be important for visa purposes in countries like the US and UK after graduation.
Is Canada a good country for Medicine & Health students?
Canada is a strong choice for Medicine & Health with 112 universities offering these programs. The primary language is English/French, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for Medicine & Health in Canada?
In Canada, Medicine & Health programs are offered at: Master (42 programs), Bachelor (142 programs), Doctorate (4 programs), Diploma (39 programs), PhD (20 programs), Certificate (16 programs), Doctoral (2 programs), Associate (3 programs), Advanced Diploma (1 programs), null (1 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.