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Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences

Dalhousie University

Canada,Nova Scotia

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 31,900/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 115 CAD 70

Application Fee

May 2024

Apply Date

Canada, Nova Scotia

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1818

Total Students: 21,000 +

Int. Students: 4,850 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

6299 South St, Halifax, NS B3H 4R2, Canada

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences

Program Overview

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.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

42 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
jan 2024		Not Available
may 2024		Open
sep 2024		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 115 CAD 70

Tuition Fee

CAD 31,900 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Dalhousie University

CAD 12,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 92
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 65.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
- Academic English 12
- Pre-calculus Math 12
- Three additional academic subjects

Minimum CGPA Required: 80.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

While the Medical Sciences program is designed to provide the training required for entry into professional programs and related graduate studies, you'll also have a solid knowledge base that's relevant to many career opportunities:

Doctor
Dentist
Pharmacist
Scientist
Healthcare administrator

Scholarships

Master's student scholarships, bursaries and awards are available to International Students

Harold A Robertson Scholarship in Parkinson Research

Deadlines: October 31 at 4 p.m. ADT
Value: $5,000 per year
Scholarship type: Entrance or In-program
Degree level: All master's or doctoral

Eligibility Criteria:

You must be enrolled in a graduate studies program
You must demonstrate strong academic achievement
Your project will be in the research area focusing on Parkinson’s Disease with an emphasis if possible at a basic sciences level or broader symptom level to address everyday living challenges and concerns such as caregiving, home design, technology, accommodations, or those tracing and predicting Parkinson’s families.

Ken Saunders Bursary for Parkinson's Research

Deadlines: October 31 at 4 p.m. ADT
Value: $2,000 per year
Scholarship type: Entrance or In-program
Degree level: All master's or doctoral

Eligibility Criteria:

You must be enrolled in a graduate studies program.
You must demonstrate financial need.
Your project will be in the field of learning more about triggers and/or cellular changes that influence the development of Parkinson's.

Killam Predoctoral Scholarship Level 1 (Master's)

Deadline: For course-based students - February 15 at 4:00 p.m AST
Value: Up to $42,000 per year for up to two years, plus $2,500 toward international tuition fees and relocation allowance, if applicable
Scholarship type: Entrance
Degree level: Thesis-based master's

Eligibility Criteria:

Awards are open to both Canadian and international students
As applicants must be eligible to receive scholarship support for at least two years, only master’s students who have yet to begin their program may apply
You must also apply for funding from relevant provincial, national and/or international agencies, such as NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR, NSHRF, etc.

Linda Marie Gillingwater Rainsberry Graduate Scholarship

Deadline: October 31 at 4 p.m. ADT
Value: $3,000
Scholarship type: Entrance or in-program
Degree level: All master's or doctoral

Eligibility criteria

Preference will be given to single mothers whose area of study is in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and whose research incorporates a social justice analysis. Preference will also be given to a student whose research is in women's studies.
Second preference given to single mothers enrolled in graduate studies in any discipline at Dalhousie University.

Nova Scotia Graduate Scholarship - Master's

Deadline: For course-based students - February 15 at 4:00 p.m AST
Value: $10,000 per year for up to two years
Scholarship type: Entrance
Degree level: Thesis-based master's

Eligibility criteria

You must not be currently enrolled in a thesis-based master’s program (i.e. you have yet to begin your program).
Your intended research aligns with one or more of the research priorities as identified by the province of Nova Scotia. See above for guidelines of priority research areas.

The Vitamin Scholarship - Master's

Deadline: For course-based students - February 15 at 4:00 p.m AST
Value: $19,000 per year for one year
Scholarship type: Entrance or in-program
Degree level: Thesis-based master's

Eligibility criteria

Canadian and international students are eligible to apply.
You must be enrolled in a thesis-based program with research related to vitamins and/or vitamin-related products.
You must have spent less than eight months in your program as of May 1 of the current academic year.

Scotia Scholars Award from Research Nova Scotia

Deadline: Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ADT
Value: $12,500 per year for up to two years (master's) and $18,750 per year for up to two years (doctoral)
Scholarship type: In-program or entrance
Degree level: Thesis-based master's or doctoral

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this award, you must:
- At the time of application, have applied to, be accepted in, or be enrolled in a full-time thesis-based master's or doctoral degree program.
- Have identified and made contact with an eligible research supervisor at Dalhousie.
- Be engaged with research activities relevant to Research Nova Scotia's Health Missions.
- Be in good standing for enrollment in the upcoming school year.
- If successful, maintain all applicable eligibility criteria for the full duration of the award. Awards are not transferable.
- Achievement of first-class average is recommended, as determined by the host institution, in each of the last two completed years of study (full-time equivalent).

Dr. Paul Anthony & Thelma Johnstone Bursary

Deadlines: October 31 at 4 p.m ADT
Value: Four $1,000 bursaries
Scholarship type: In-program
Degree level: All master's or doctoral

Eligibility criteria:

You must be enrolled in a humanities or social sciences degree program and have an interest and involvement in social justice and human rights.
You must have satisfactory academic standing and a demonstrated financial need.

FGS Emergency Bursary

Deadline: Ongoing
Value: Up to $1,000
Scholarship type: In-program
Degree level: All master's or doctoral

Eligibility criteria:

You must be a registered graduate student in the second year or later of a full-time program.
You must be experiencing a temporary financial emergency, such as unforeseen medical expenses, and demonstrate financial need.
You must have applied for government student loans and/or a bank line of credit, where available.
If eligible, a maximum of one FGS emergency bursary will be granted to you per 12-month period.

John and Lena Graham Commonwealth Bursary

Deadlines: October 31 at 4 p.m. ADT
Value: Four $1,000 bursaries
Scholarship type: In-program
Degree level: All master's or doctoral

Eligibility criteria: Must be a resident of a Commonwealth country other than Canada and be in need of financial aid.

Mitacs Globalink Research Award

Deadline: Rotating
Value: $6,000
Scholarship type: In-program
Degree level: Master's or Doctoral

Eligibility criteria
- You must be registered as a full-time graduate student or postdoctoral fellow at an eligible Canadian institution or eligible international institution and remain as such throughout your Globalink Research Award.
- As a postdoctoral fellow, you may apply if your date of graduation from a PhD program is no more than five years prior to the proposed start date of the research project and you have postdoctoral status at an eligible institution.
- You cannot undertake a research project at an institution where you have previously completed a degree or in a country where you hold citizenship.
- Visit the Mitacs website for the full eligibility criteria.

Phi Kappa Pi Joe Ghiz Memorial Award

Deadline: October 31 at 4 p.m ADT
Value: Two $750 bursaries
Scholarship type: In-program
Degree level: All master's or doctoral
Renewable: No

Eligibility criteria
- You must be enrolled in a graduate or doctoral program.
- First-class academic standing in the most recent two years of study prior to the year of application is required (GPA 3.7/4.3).
- Significant levels of community and university life involvement are required.

Travel grant

Deadline: At least one month before travel occurs
Value: $500
Scholarship type: In-program
Degree level: Thesis-based master's or doctoral

Eligibility criteria
- You must be a registered graduate student at Dalhousie University.
- Must apply for travel grant at least one month before the date of the conference at which you will be presenting a paper or poster.
- You are eligible to apply for one travel grant during the course of your program.
- If you are planning to take part in an International Learning Experience, please first consult with faculty advisors and the International Centre prior to finalizing any international travel plans. Please visit the International Centre's website and review the information on International Learning Experiences. You will be required to provide proof of completion of all the required components (pre-departure session, registration with international SOS and emergency information form).

Student Visa For Canada

Any student who wishes to study in Canada requires a student visa. Some of the essential information for the application process is given below.

When Should I Apply?

4 to 6 months

Ideally, one should apply for the study permit at least 4 to 6 months before the commencement of your course/program.

Bank Account

No Need!

There is no need for a blocked bank account to apply for a student visa to Canada.

Duration of visa

Course Duration + 3 Months

The student visa is valid for the entire period of your course plus three months.

Time to Wait for Visa

35 Days

It takes time. It might take up to 35 days post your interview for the application process to complete and for you to finally receive your visa.

Appointment

Required

It varies from applicant to applicant, but one may have to take part in one or two visa appointments, namely a medical examination and a visa interview.

How you can apply

Application Process

An applicant can either apply online or offline by visiting a visa application centre and submitting their documents. After the analysis of your application, you might be called for an interview.

Fee

Visa Fee

The visa application fee for Canada is CAD 150.

Minimum Funds

833 CAD, 917 CAD

You require a minimum monthly amount to be deposited into your account to prove that you can sustain yourself while studying in Canada. If you are studying in Quebec, you need to have a monthly minimum of CAD 917, and if you are studying in a province except for Quebec, you need to have a minimum of CAD 833 per month.

Any other expenses

Required

You will have to pay a medical examination fee and a visa application service fee to the tune of CAD 15 if you visit a visa application centre to apply for your visa.

Medical Examination

Required

One has to undergo a series of medical examinations to be deemed fit for a student visa of Canada. The tests mostly include blood and urine tests, chest x-rays and other organ checkups.

Language Skills

Not Required

one doesn’t need to prove their language skills in applying for a Canadian Visa.

Disclaimer: The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who wish to work in Canada require a work permit to do so. A student in Canada can work part-time during the course of his studies and full-time during holidays and semester breaks and post the completion of their course/program.

Rules for getting a part-time work visa in Canada

You can also work part-time on campus at your university.

Work Permit

Duration

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Working Hours

20 Hours/Week

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

List

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

Study Permit

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada. if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

You can work part-time off-campus if you are studying in the Quebec province.

Duration of Work Permit

Your part-time work permit will be valid for as long as you have a valid study permit.

Work Hours

As a full-time student, you can work for a maximum of 20 hours a week. However, you can work full- time during holidays and breaks.

Documents Required

To apply for a work permit, you will need a study permit that mentions that you are allowed to work part-time on campus.

Social Insurance Number

You will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to Service Canada if you wish to work in Canada during the course of your studies. To apply for the same, you need a valid study permit, and you should be a full- time student at a recognized university.

Working after completing your course

In Canada, you will need a work permit to get a full-time job in Canada after finishing your studies. You chose a work permit like the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) if you wish to stay back in Canada and work full-time.

Visit Government of Canada Website for more detail

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)

The Post- Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) allows you to work for three years in Canada if you have completed a two years degree or more.

Application

how can i apply

You can either apply online or download the form and mail the application along with the required documents. Pay your fee and then wait for the decision to come.

Application Documents Required

List

To apply for the work visa, you need a degree from a recognized and accredited Canadian University along with an intention to stay and work in Canada only temporarily.

When to Apply?

One can apply for the full-time work permit in the first three months post the completion of their course during which the study permit is still valid.

How long does it take?

90 days

You will have to wait for 90 days for the decision on your work permit.

Duration

3 Years

The work permit is valid for 3 years if you have completed a two years degree program or more.

Fees

CAD 255

The fee for the work permit is CAD 255 plus the holder fee and the work permit processing fee.

Monthly Wages

CAD 1,600

An applicant is guaranteed a minimum salary of CAD 1,600 per month while working in Canada. This amount though varies on the job and the province you are working in.

Work Hours

No Limit

There is no maximum limit, and you can work for as many hours as you want on the full-time work permit.

Required Documents

List

To apply for the work visa, you will need the following documents:

Forms: IMM 5710, IMM 5476 and IMM 5475;
Graduation Proof
Proof of payment of work permit fees
Copies of your travel and identification documents, passport pages and current immigration document.

Till a decision is made on your work visa, you can continue to work full time. All you need to have is your completed degree, should have applied for the permit before the expiry of your study permit and you should be allowed to work off-campus.

Information

Disclaimer

The information provided about the work permit is true and complete to the best of our knowledge. All recommendations are made without any guarantee on the part of the author or the publisher. The author and the publisher, therefore, disclaim any liability in connection to and with the use of this information.