Study MBBS in Canada
Pursue a globally recognized medical education in Canada with world-class campuses and exceptional postgraduate pathways for international students.
About Medical Education in Canada
Canada’s higher education system is highly decentralized, with responsibility delegated to the provinces — there’s no single national ministry or accreditation body.
The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC), formed in 1967, coordinates policy across provinces, while the Canada India Education Council (CIEC) works specifically to strengthen academic ties between Canadian and Indian institutions.
Why Canada?
Top-Tier Institutions
Canadian medical schools are known for rigorous training and world-class research facilities.
3 to 4-Year MD Programs
Most MD programs in Canada are 4 years, following a prior undergraduate degree.
MCC Certification
Graduates are eligible to take the MCCQE to become a Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada.
North American Standards
Medical education aligns closely with the US, making it easier to pursue fellowships across North America.
CaRMS Match
Graduates participate in the CaRMS match for residency training positions across Canada.
High Standard of Living
Canada offers an excellent quality of life, diverse culture, and a publicly funded healthcare system.
MBBS in the Canada
Everything you need to know about the MBBS program — structure, eligibility, curriculum, and costs.
Unlike the USA or UK, Canada does not offer direct undergraduate MBBS admission — all programs are MD-level.
- Science background at 10+2 → direct 4-year MD program
- Non-science background → 1-year preparatory course + 4-year MD (5 years total)
- IELTS 7.0+ (or TOEFL 6.5+)
- MCAT and NEET scores required
The first half covers foundational subjects — anatomy, histology, physiology, pharmacology, genetics, microbiology, ethics and epidemiology — through lectures, problem-based learning and simulated patient sessions. The remainder is spent in clerkship, rotating through internal medicine, family medicine, psychiatry, surgery, emergency medicine, obstetrics/gynecology and pediatrics.
Canada Medical Career Pathway
Secondary Education & Pre-Medical Preparation
Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Mathematics
Medical School Admission Requirements
MCAT / University-Specific Requirements
MD Program
4 Years
CaRMS Residency Match
Postgraduate Medical Training
Residency Training
Family Medicine or Specialty Training
Family Medicine Residency
Typically 2 Years ↓ CCFP Certification ↓ Provincial Medical Registration & Licence ↓ Family Medicine Practice
Specialty Residency
Length Varies by Specialty ↓ Royal College Certification ↓ Provincial Medical Registration & Licence ↓ Specialist / Consultant Practice
Scholarships in Canada
International students have access to various financial aid options, including merit-based grants and government scholarships to help offset the cost of medical education.
Canada Student Loans Program
Loans, grants and interest forgiveness for 350,000+ postsecondary students annually.
Canada Millennium Scholarship
$350 million in bursaries/scholarships yearly to ~100,000 students.
Canada Student Grant Program
Income-based grants for postsecondary students.
Canada Education Savings Grant
Supplements parents’ postsecondary savings.
Final-year students enter the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS), ranking hospital and specialty preferences that are matched via a confidential computerized system. Family medicine is a 2-year CFPC-accredited program; most other specialties run 5 years under the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, with internal medicine and pediatrics at 4 years and select surgical residencies (cardiac, neurosurgery) at 6 years. Canada’s PGY1 year closely resembles a rotating internship, and students commit to a sub-specialty earlier than in the US system.
Universities in Canada
Explore global accreditation, clinical training standards, and student outcomes across our partner network.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about studying MBBS in Canada.
Eligibility Requirements
Learn about the 50% PCB and NEET criteria.
Tuition Fees & Costs
Explore affordable options from ₹20L to ₹40L.
Degree Recognition
WHO listed, NMC approved, globally valid.
Clinical Rotations
Hands-on hospital training included.
Scholarships
Merit-based scholarships and discounts.
Career & USMLE
Pathways to USMLE, PLAB, and FMGE.
Student Life in Canada
Experience a vibrant, diverse, and supportive student life that balances rigorous medical education with a premium lifestyle.
Premium, secure, and modern living spaces designed for student comfort.
Choose from fully-furnished on-campus dorms or vetted off-campus apartments. Both options offer high-speed internet, air conditioning, and 24/7 maintenance.
