Undergraduate Students

As an undergraduate student trying to decide which medical school you would like to attend, you have the option of exploring Canadian medical schools and international medical schools. With 17 Canadian medical schools and numerous schools outside of Canada, there are many options to consider.

  • Start your search early - there is a lot of information to review.
  • To be eligible to practice medicine in BC, the medical school that you attend must be listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and be recognized in Canada.
  • Tuition fees for medical schools vary.
  • Pay attention to which schools accept applications from international students.
  • In order to be eligible to practice medicine in BC, the medical school that you attend must be listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and be recognized in Canada.
  • Canadian clinical experience will help with the application for residency in Canada. Take note of medical schools that support students to gain Canadian clinical experience (through clinical electives in Canada).