Université Sainte-Anne campus

Health Sciences

Diplôme préparatoire en sciences de la santé (D.S.S.) at Université Sainte-Anne

Université Sainte-Anne, Canada

Programme overview

A focused pre-health-sciences diploma covering biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics for students planning a career in medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistry. Not open to international students holding a study permit.

Faculty: Faculté des arts et des sciences  |  Department: Département des sciences  |  Duration: 2 years (60 credits)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Pointe-de-l'Église, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

30 credits of core science (introductory biology, chemistry, calculus, physics, organic chemistry) plus 12 credits of science electives from a medicine, veterinary medicine or dentistry block, plus humanities and language courses.

Career pathways

Graduates can apply to medical, dental or other professional schools, or continue into the university's own B.Sc. (no major).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Five Grade 12 academic/advanced courses including French, a math course and two of biology/chemistry/physics, with an average of 60% or higher (varies by province).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Autumn 2026 classes start on 9 September 2026; the registration deadline is 8 September 2026.

Application file review fee (non-refundable): 55.00 CAD for Canadian students (except BEd and Maitrise programmes), 60.00 CAD for Canadian students in BEd and Maitrise programmes, 150.00 CAD for international students. To be eligible for scholarships and bursaries, the application and official transcripts must be submitted before 28 February. Applicants receive their admissibility letter in the Omnivox application portal.

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