MBBS in Canada

Apart from MBBS, there are medicine programs in Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Medicine. After studying medicine in Canada international students who wanted to work as Physician then they need to be evaluated by MCC (Medical Council of Canada). It grants the qualification called Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada that is a mandatory requirement to independently practice medicine in Canada. Although pursuing medicine in Canada is expensive in comparison to other popular MBBS destinations like Russia or Ukraine still it is getting popular among Indian students. The number of Indian students studying MBBS in Canada has increased exponentially from 32K in 2015 to more than 1 Lac in 2018. Numerous universities with WHO and Medical Council of India (MCI) and different nations associations endorsed practicing medicine anyplace they need. The degree is permitted everywhere in the world.

Cost to study MBBS in Canada :

The total one-year cost of studying MBBS in Canada is around 65,000 CAD and more (depending upon the college you choose and the location you choose to stay). This includes average tuition fees and average living expenses which ranges from 30,000 CAD to 125000 CAD.

MBBS in Canada is bit costly with respect to other countries due to high cost of living but the quality of education in this medical colleges are very famous globally.

Many students are interested to study MBBS in CANADA because really study MBBS from Canada is really mentionworthy and beneficial for future. There are lot many scope which opens the golden path of your bright future

Duration of MBBS in Canada :

Similar to MBBS in USA, international students are required to go through three stages of academia to become a doctor in Canada. These are described in detail as follows:

• • • Bachelors programme : A 3 to 4 year bachelor’s degree equivalent to Canadian colleges in medical or non-medical fields is required to apply for MD which is analogous to MBBS in Canada.
    • Doctor of Medicine (MD): It is a 3 to 4 degree divided into parts: foundation and clerkship. Subjects covered in the first 2 years are known as foundation courses and are purely academic with some lab activities. In the last two years, students work with experienced doctors in hospitals and clinics to get hands-on experience. This is known as clerkship.
    • Residency: Medical residency in Canada is a 3 to 5 years training program. After completion, you get the specialty certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in Canada (RCPSC) or a family physician certificate from the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).

Note: International Students also have to qualify MCAT, NAC, MCCQE Part 1 and 2 to legally practice medicine in Canada. In some cases, they might also have to qualify for separate exams for provinces.

Teaching language for MBBS in Canada :

Language of teaching for MBBS or MD/UME is in English only and for getting admitted to an such MBBS colleges one must need to provide English language proficiency test scores like IELTS or TOEFL. Students who have completed school/college with English subjects must also give the Entrance test get direct admission. The best medical courses in Canada are Dental Medicine, Experimental Medicine, Physical Therapy, Medical Science, Public Health Medicine, Biomedical Genius, Vetenary Medicine etc.

Advantages of MBBS in Canada :

• • • It shapes your future with an international degree, which has a reputation accross the globe.
    • The education expense is less when contrasted with a portion of India’s private medical schools or other nations like, USA,UK.
    • It has a top-class education, excellent teaching and infrastructure and this country is pioneer in world medicine research.
    • Students can get multicultural experience because in Canada you can see students coming from different corners of the world.
    • Canada MD course has more accentuation on the practical course and advance training module.
    • Plenty of scholarships and financial support are available, which makes to study with affordable fees of MBBS in Canada.
    • Canada provides excellent job opportunities for medical students. It is a combination of an attractive salary package (approximately 1,00,000 – 2,00,000 CAD) and a comfortable lifestyle along with high safety. One can also pursue PG in Canada after MBBS course.
    • The training in the Medical Universities is of the best quality with an unimaginably colossal knowledge foundation.
    • Students get the chance to partake in worldwide gatherings and classes, which help them acquire information and expertise.

Most popular medical Universities among Indian students for studying MBBS in Canada:

• • 1. McMaster University
    2. McGill University
    3. Memorial University of Newfoundland
    4. University of Toronto
    5. Queen’s University
    6. University of Sherbrooke
    7. University of British Columbia
    8. Dalhousie University
    9. University of Calgary
    10. University of Ottawa
    11. University of Alberta
    12. Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
    13. Simon Fraser University (SFU)

Fee Structure for Canada :

• • One time Payable charges in India are as follows:

• • • Registration Fees : US$ 8000
    • Service Charges : US$ 8000
    • Hostel & Mess Fees : US$ 4000/year
    • Resident Permit : US$ 600/year

31 4 years 183,004
45 3 years 287,991
151-200 4 years 345,000
401-450 4 years 104,532
501-550 4 years 120,000

Academic Session of MBBS colleges in Canada :

After completion of the MBBS in Canada (equivalent to MD), international students must appear for the National Assessment Collaboration (NAC) exam to enter the residency program. Graduates are also required to appear for the Medical Council of Canada Qualifying Examination (MCCQE) Part 1 and 2. After passing these exams, international graduates from Canadian colleges can practice medicine in this country and get an average annual pay grade of 281,000 CAD. Amongst all the specializations, a Physician earns the highest salary ie. 369,000 CAD per year.

Eligibility for studying MBBS in Canada :

Admissions are based on the past academic scores of applicants. Some basic criteria to be eligible:

• • • Candidates must have studied an undergraduate degree in Science or Biology as universities offer admission based on a bachelor’s degree and not on 10+2. Candidates need to have a score of at least 75% to 85% in class 12th.
    • Applicants also need to give the MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) for pursuing MBBS in Canada after 12th.
    • Indian students are required to give the NEET exam to study MBBS or medical courses in Canada. Also, candidates need to check the MCAT score requirements by the university where they are seeking to pursue higher studies.
    • The candidate must be 17 years of age by December 31 of the year of admission to MBBS in Canada.
    • IELTS, TOEFL scores are mandatory to prove English language proficiency

Documents required for admission in MBBS in Canada:

• • • Duly filled admission form, applied on the university portal
    • Class 12 pass certificate and mark-sheet
    • Class 10 mark-sheet
    • NEET UG Score Card (you can submit it later after the result is declared)
    • Passport size color photograph in white background
    • Birth certificate & Medical certificate is necessary
    • Eligibility and other certificate
    • Migration certificate
    • Citizenship or Identity Card issued by Authorized body.
    • Scanned copy of Passport (First and Last Page) with validity of atleast 18 months

Our Responsibility towards each Student:

We provide the following services to Indian students from the very beginning till the end of the Academic course

• • • Providing students with all necessary information about the University,living, fooding and climate of Canada.
    • Admission letter from University.
    • Invitation/VISA letter from the Ministry of External Affairs.
    • Visa processing .
    • MCI Registration.
    • Booking of Air Ticket.
    • Accompany students during travel.
    • Assistance in immigration registration.
    • 5+1 year Academic Course
    • Making all the necessary arrangements to provide students with hostel accommodation.
    • Organizing local sightseeing tours of the city and the region.(if requested)
    • Assisting students in undergoing medical checkups.
    • Help in obtaining a student ID card, hostel card, International card.
    • FMGE-NEXT Guidance so that student can easily crack those exam.
    • Assistance in the opening of the Bank account.
    • Education Loan and Student credit Card Assistance.

MBBS in Canada is offered as a 3 to 4 year full-time MD (Doctor of Medicine) degree. Although it is regarded as an undergraduate program, international students are required to have 3 to 4 bachelor’s degrees to get entry into the MD program. Indian students must also appear for MCAT and NEET to be eligible for admission to medical universities in Canada. If a student with non-science background plans on applying with medical colleges, the duration of the course becomes 5-years as the initial first-year bridges the education gap.

MD is available in 17 medical universities of which only six colleges offer admission to international students. The tuition fees for these top universities in Canada range between 26,000 CAD to 96,000 CAD per annum. For an Indian student, this means you will be spending a whopping 14-55 lakhs INR on your tuition fees. Getting admissions to this course is invited during the months of September to November (depending on the choice of university).