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Medical Sciences (BSc)

Prepare for a career in medical research and practice.

Program Type
Bachelor
Faculties
Location
Program Start
September
Program Options
Honours
Major

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 pilipiliÂþ»­ 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:

  1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
  2. Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
  3. 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.Ìý

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 pilipiliÂþ»­â€™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 IÌý

  • Introductory Biochemistry Lab

  • Animal Diversity

  • Evolution

  • Literature and the History of MedicineÌý

  • Intermediary Metabolism

  • Philosophy of MedicineÌý

  • Gender and Health

  • Introduction to Human HistologyÌý

  • Biochemistry of Lipids

  • Genes and Genomes

  • Advanced Cell Biology

  • Introduction to Computational Biology and BioinformaticsÌý

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.