To become a medical doctor you must have completed a 4-year (120 credit unit) Baccalaureate (Bachelor's) degree before you can be accepted into the College of Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan. You may take any 120 credit unit degree and, therefore, should pursue a degree in a field in which you are interested. However, even though the old prerequisites courses (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry and more) are not mandatory for students, applicants are strongly encouraged to complete equivalent/similar courses to ensure readiness for the basic sciences covered in the first two years of the undergraduate medical curriculum.
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These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Mathematics or Precalculus
Grade 12 with:
Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30
Other subjects depending on the degree you pursue
University Requirements:
Saskatchewan residents must have attained a minimum average of 78% over all courses taken to be considered for admission. Courses taken during summer (May to August) will be considered in the average calculation.
Students will also have to sit the MCAT exam. Minimum MCAT requirements are accumulated score of 26 in the Biological Science, Physical Science, and Verbal Reasoning Sections (with no section below 8). Scores must be obtained in one sitting prior to the application deadline and be current within the last 5 years. The maximum number of times an applicant may take the MCAT is 5 times. Registration for the MCAT is online at www.aamc.org/mcat.
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.