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Canadian Medical School Undergraduate Course Requirements and Recommendations: University of Calgary; Faculty of Medicine (Recommended) - Two semesters

of Biology - Two semesters of Chemistry - Two semesters of Physics - Two semesters of English - One semester of Psychology, Sociology, or Anthropology - One semester of Calculus or Statistics - Two semesters of Organic Chemistry - Two semesters of Biochemistry - Two semesters of Physiology Source: http://wcmprod2.ucalgary.ca/mdprogram/files/mdprogram/Applicant%20Manual%20final%20Aug%202 .pdf University of Alberta; Faculty of Medicine (Required) Full year equivalents (six transferable units of course weight) in each of: - General Chemistry (may include Inorganic Chemistry) - Organic Chemistry - Biology (may include Microbiology, Zoology, Genetics, Botany, Physiology, Bacteriology, Immunology, Entomology) - Physics - English (English courses offered by the Department of English; preference is for one full year of English Literature courses, or one half-year of English Literature and one half-year of English Composition) Half-year equivalents (three units of course weight in each of): - Statistics - Biochemistry (Introductory; where possible, students are encouraged to take a full-year Biochemistry course when continuing in a degree program) Source: http://ume.med.ualberta.ca/ProspectiveLearners/MDAdmissions/AdmissionRequirements/Pages/defau lt.aspx#PreRequisiteCourses University of British Columbia; Faculty of Medicine (Required and Recommended) Recommended: - Behavioral Sciences - Biometrics - Statistics - Physics Required (minimum six units of course weight in each of): - English (English courses must be offered by the English Department; either one full year of English

Literature, or one half year of English Literature and one half year of English Composition are acceptable) - Biology - General Chemistry - Organic Chemistry - Biochemistry (Biochemistry 2000 - Introductory Biochemistry; Biochemistry 3100 - Proteins, Enzymes, and Nucleic Acids; and Biochemistry 3300 - Bioenergetics and Metabolism are acceptable) Source: http://www.med.ubc.ca/education/md_ugrad/MD_Undergraduate_Admissions/Admission_Requireme nts.htm#Prereqs University of Saskatchewan; College of Medicine Prerequisite courses are strongly recommended but not required; either the prerequisites must be taken or the MCAT must be written with a score meeting predetermined standards set by the University of Saskatchewan; College of Medicine. Strongly Recommended: - Biology two terms; introductory level - Chemistry two terms; introductory level (General and Organic) - Physics two terms; introductory level - English two terms; introductory level - Social Sciences/Humanities two terms - Biochemistry two terms Source: http://www.medicine.usask.ca/education/medical/undergrad/admissions/admissionsinformation/academic-requirements.html University of Manitoba; Faculty of Medicine Applicants must have completed a minimum of six credit hours in Biochemistry at the university level with a minimum grade of C. For students completing their undergraduate degree at the university of Lethbridge, the acceptable course combinations for Biochemistry requirement are as follows: - Biochemistry 3010 Biochemistry I, and Biochemistry 3020 Biochemistry II; or - Biochemistry 2000 Intro Biochemistry, Biochemistry 3100 Proteins and Nucleic Acids, and Biochemistry 3300 Bioenergetics and Metabolism Applicants with a BSc (general) or a BA (general) must complete 18 credit hours in humanities/social sciences. Certain exceptions may apply to this requirement. Source: http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/admissions/prerequisites.html The Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Western Ontario There are no required courses to apply to this medical school.

Source: http://www.schulich.uwo.ca/admissions/medicine/index.php?page=requirements Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, McMaster University There are no required courses to apply to this medical school. Source: http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/mdprog/qa_admissions.html University of Toronto Medical School Applicants are required to have completed at least: - two full-course equivalents in Life Sciences - one full-course equivalent in the Humanities or Social Sciences or Languages Please note: Physics, Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry are not Life Sciences and are not required. Students are expected to understand the basic principles and vocabulary of physics, chemistry, and biology. It is recommended, although not required, that applicants complete a university level course in Statistics and at least two full-course equivalents in courses that require expository writing. Demonstrated highlevel proficiency in oral and written English is essential for success in the medical curriculum and in medical practice. Official communications and significant portions of the curriculum rely on electronic communication; therefore, computer literacy is essential. Source: http://www.md.utoronto.ca/admissions/information/requirements/Academic/Prerequisites.htm Queens School of Medicine Required: The equivalent of a full-year university course in each of the following groups: - Biological Sciences (e.g. Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Physiology, Zoology) - Physical Sciences (e.g. General Chemistry, Geology, Organic Chemistry, Physics) - Humanities (e.g. Classics, English, French, Foreign Languages, Film Studies, Drama, Music, History, Philosophy, Religion) or Social Sciences (e.g. Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology) Source: http://meds.queensu.ca/education/undergraduate/prospective_students/academic_requirements Northern Ontario School of Medicine There are no required courses to apply to this medical school. Source: http://www.nosm.ca/education/ume/general.aspx?id=1230

University of Ottawa, Faculty of Medicine Required: - One full-year course (or two half-year courses) in General Biology (including laboratory sessions) - One full-year course (or two half-year courses) in the Humanities or Social Sciences (or two half-year courses in separate disciplines) - The equivalent of two full-year courses (or or four half-year courses) of the following Chemistry courses: i) General Biochemistry without laboratory session ii) General Chemistry with laboratory session iii) Organic Chemistry with laboratory session Source: http://www.med.uottawa.ca/Students/MD/Admissions/eng/eligibility_criteria.html McGill University; Faculty of Medicine Required: - In Biology/Biological Sciences: - a minimum six (6) credits of introductory coursework, with labs; - In Chemistry: - a minimum six (6) credits of general (or physical) chemistry coursework, with labs, - a minimum three (3) credits of organic chemistry coursework, with labs; - In Physics: - a minimum six (6) credits of introductory coursework, with labs Though not required, University-level courses in biochemistry, cell and/or molecular biology and statistics are recommended. Source: http://www.mcgill.ca/medadmissions/applying/general-requirements/basic-science-prerequisites Dalhousie University; Faculty of Medicine There are no required courses to apply to this medical school. However, it is encouraged that applicants take the University-level courses that will best prepare them for the MCAT. Also, taking two or three science classes at a challenging level is suggested. Source: http://admissions.medicine.dal.ca/faqs.htm Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland Required: - Six (6) credit hours of English at the University level It is recommended that basic physical and life sciences courses be taken, as they are helpful for writing the MCAT and preparing for medicine.

Source: http://www.med.mun.ca/Admissions/Application-Preparation.aspx

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