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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
University of Toronto Schools

Toronto · National rank #1 · QS #29

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology · Bachelor Master of Public Health (MPH) · Master
Simon Fraser University

Burnaby · National rank #1 · QS #308

Health Sciences · Bachelor Master of Public Health · Master
McGill University

Montreal · National rank #1 · QS #27

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology · Bachelor
Mohawk College

Hamilton · National rank #2 · QS #1359

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

Vancouver · National rank #2 · QS #40

Bachelor of Science in Nursing · Bachelor
Acadia University

Wolfville · National rank #3 · QS #751

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition · Bachelor
University of Alberta

Edmonton · National rank #4 · QS #94

Kinesiology · Bachelor Nursing · Bachelor Pharmacy · Bachelor
McMaster University

Hamilton · National rank #4 · QS #173

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Global Health · Master PhD in Health Sciences · PhD
Seneca College

Toronto · National rank #4 · QS #1572

Honours Bachelor of Science - Nursing · Bachelor
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology

Calgary · National rank #4

Health Care Aide Certificate · Certificate
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

Maîtrise en sciences infirmières · Master Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières · Bachelor
Western University

London · National rank #6 · QS #151

Master of Public Health (MPH) · Master
University of Manitoba

Winnipeg · National rank #6 · QS #643

Pharmacy · Bachelor Nursing · Bachelor
University of Windsor

Windsor · National rank #7 · QS #546

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) · Bachelor
Humber College

Toronto · National rank #7 · QS #851

Bachelor of Nursing · Bachelor
University of Ottawa

Ottawa · National rank #9 · QS #189

Nursing · Bachelor Biomedical Science · Bachelor
Southern Polytechnic

Lethbridge · National rank #9 · QS #1508

Bachelor of Nursing · Bachelor Bachelor of Nursing - After Degree · Bachelor

All Programs

PhD - Biomedical Sciences

University of Guelph

PhD STEM

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

PhD in Health Sciences

University of Northern British Columbia

PhD STEM

Nursing

University of Northern British Columbia

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

University of Windsor

Bachelor STEM

Public Health

Lakehead University

Master STEM Aid

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Conestoga College

Bachelor STEM Aid

Nursing

Collège Champlain

Diploma STEM Aid

Biomedical Science

Trent University

Bachelor STEM Aid

Rural Pre-Medicine

Selkirk College

Bachelor STEM

Nursing

Selkirk College

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Assiniboine Community College

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Selkirk College

Bachelor STEM

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD)

University of Toronto Faculty of Pharmacy

PhD STEM Aid

Master of Counselling

Athabasca University

Master

Master of Nursing

Athabasca University

Master STEM

Bachelor of Nursing

Athabasca University

Bachelor STEM

Nursing

Laurentian University

Bachelor STEM

Interdisciplinary Health

Laurentian University

Bachelor

Nursing

Red River College

Bachelor STEM

Medical Laboratory Sciences

Red River College

Bachelor STEM

Nursing

Brock University

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Nursing

Humber College

Bachelor STEM

Soins infirmiers

La Cité collégiale

Bachelor

Baccalauréat en médecine

Université Laval

Bachelor STEM

Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières

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

Veterinary Medicine

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

PharmD for Pharmacists

University of Toronto Faculty of Pharmacy

Master STEM Aid

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

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Okanagan College

Bachelor STEM

Nursing

Dalhousie University

Bachelor STEM

Kinesiology

University of Alberta

Bachelor STEM

Nursing

University of Alberta

Bachelor STEM

Pharmacy

University of Alberta

Bachelor STEM

Kinesiology

Dalhousie University

Bachelor STEM

Pharmacy

Dalhousie University

Bachelor STEM

Master of Arts in Clinical Counselling

Tyndale University College & Seminary

Master

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

University of Toronto School of Nursing

PhD STEM Aid

Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières

UQTR - Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Bachelor STEM

Maîtrise en sciences infirmières

UQTR - Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières

Master STEM

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

University of Toronto Schools

Bachelor STEM

Master of Public Health (MPH)

University of Toronto Schools

Master

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Public Health)

Cape Breton University

Bachelor Aid

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

Practical Nursing

Collège du Nouvel-Ontario

Diploma STEM

Nursing

Collège du Nouvel-Ontario

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Collège Rivier

Bachelor STEM

Master of Science in Nursing

Collège Rivier

Master STEM

Techniques de Soins Infirmiers

Collège Montmorency

Bachelor

Techniques de Physiothérapie

Collège Montmorency

Bachelor

Techniques de Réadaptation

Collège Montmorency

Bachelor

Health Sciences (Dental Assisting)

Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf

Diploma STEM

Health Sciences (Pharmacy Technician)

Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf

Diploma STEM

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

Continuing Education and Professional Development

Northern Ontario School of Medicine

Certificate STEM

Master of Nursing

Memorial University

Master STEM

Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières

Université de Montréal

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Nursing

Memorial University

PhD STEM

Soins infirmiers

Collège Joliette-De Lanaudière

Diploma STEM

Pharmacie

Collège de Rosemont

Diploma STEM

Analyses biomédicales

Collège de Rosemont

Diploma STEM

Audioprothèse

Collège de Rosemont

Diploma

Inhalothérapie

Collège de Rosemont

Diploma

Thanatologie

Collège de Rosemont

Diploma

Techniques d'inhalothérapie

Collège St-Jérôme

Diploma STEM

Soins infirmiers

Collège St-Jérôme

Diploma STEM

Soins infirmiers (auxiliaires)

Collège St-Jérôme

Certificate STEM

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

George Brown College

Bachelor STEM

Doctorat en sciences infirmières

Université Mérici

PhD STEM

Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières

Université Mérici

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Nipissing University

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative with University of Ottawa)

Algonquin College

Bachelor STEM

Maîtrise en sciences infirmières

Université Mérici

Master STEM

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science

Guelph University

Bachelor STEM

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

Guelph University

PhD STEM

Soins préhospitaliers d'urgence

Collège Ahuntsic

Diploma STEM Aid

Techniques d'électrophysiologie médicale

Collège Ahuntsic

Diploma STEM Aid

Technologie de radiodiagnostic

Collège Ahuntsic

Diploma STEM Aid

Technologie de l'échographie médicale

Collège Ahuntsic

Diploma STEM Aid

Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

St. Clair College

Bachelor STEM

Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition

Brescia University College

Bachelor STEM

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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: PhD (20 programs), Master (42 programs), Bachelor (142 programs), Doctorate (4 programs), Diploma (39 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.