Studley Campus, Halifax, Canada

QS World University Rankings

=308
QS Stars

5

Degree BSc
Study Level Bachelors
Study Mode On Campus
Course Intensity Full Time
Fees(CAD) 8430-
Scholarships Yes
Start date Sep

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Core biomedical courses provide you with a solid foundation for success in medically-related professional degree programs that could lead to a variety of careers. People-centred health care is a focus of the program. You’ll take courses in bioethics and sociology of health that will help you understand health care from a wider perspective. Plus, you'll be prepared for the MCAT.

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 ill, and healthcare in Canada.

In the third and fourth year of the program, you'll focus on the medical sciences in courses such as anatomy, pathology and pharmacology, with a course in bioethics that examines current ethical dilemmas faced by those in the health field and a core course in epidemiology. You'll also have the opportunity to take courses in your personal areas of interest, based on a list provided by the program.

Sample courses:

Cell Biology
Health and Society
Introduction to Human Anatomy

About University

Dalhousie University combines innovative research, meaningful teaching and a deep sense of social responsibility that inspires our diverse community to make a difference here in Nova Scotia, across Canada and around the world. As one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities, our broad range of academic programs attract and retain a diverse mix of incredible students, scholars, researchers and staff who work together with interdisciplinary perspective and a focus on service. Our 13 faculties expand understanding through teaching excellence and a drive for discovery that results in $194 million in research funding each year.

Located on Canada’s East Coast, with campuses in the vibrant oceanside city of Halifax and an Agricultural Campus in the town of Truro, Dalhousie welcomes 21,000 students who join us from just down the street and from more than 130 countries around the world. As we enter our third century, Dalhousie remains committed to lifting the intellectual, social and economic vitality of the communities we serve while promoting respect and inclusion in all aspects of our academic, research and civic priorities.