University of Alberta campus

Health Sciences

Doctor of Medicine (MD) at University of Alberta

University of Alberta, Canada

Programme overview

Intensive four-year program training knowledgeable, caring, collaborative and reflective physicians. Blends lectures, labs, small-group case studies, problem-based learning and guided clinical skills sessions.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 build foundational knowledge and skills with progressive clinical exposure; years 3 and 4 provide immersive clinical training.

Career pathways

Physician, Surgeon, Pediatrician, Psychiatrist, Ophthalmologist

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Application information

Entry requirements

Non-direct entry; Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident. Baccalaureate degree with at least 60 transferable units. Minimum GPA 3.30 (Alberta residents) or 3.50 (non-Alberta residents). MCAT minimum 124 in all categories (Alberta residents); CARS 128 and 124 in other sections (non-Alberta residents). Secondary application, interview and spoken English proficiency.

CAD 16,463 a year (2026-27). MD annual total of tuition ($10,229.24) plus Program Differential Fee ($6,234.28), $8,231.76 per term. The source does not separate domestic and international rates; excludes non-instructional fees. Source

Intake: Fall

Duration: 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/admissions/index.html

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