UG & PG Diploma Courses in Medical & Health Science in Canada

The cost of living in Canada vary from an individual to individual. There are various factors that will affect the cost of living such as type of accommodation, lifestyle, phone and internet bills etc. Marc Miller, Canada’s immigration minister made an important announcement on Dec 14, 2023. He announced that from Jan 1, 2024, internatioanl studetns will need CAD 20,635 in their bank accoun to be eligible for a study permit to Canada. Since 2000s the funds needed in a bank account to prove financial stability has remained unchanged at CAD 10,000. Recently, the cost of living has increased sharply due to a sharp increase in housing cost. 

Each year thousands of students from around the world go to Canada for higher education. Canada is home to some of the best medical colleges in the world. To pursue PG Diploma in medicine, international students must meet the minimum eligibility. The minimum eligibility for PG Diploma in medicine vary from university to universit in Canada. However, the general admission requirements for PG Diploma in medicine in Canadian universities is as follows:

• The students should have completed class 12th
• A graduation degree in the concerned field must also be there
• A post-graduation degree (if applicable)
• IELTS,  TOEFL,  PTE, Duolingo scores
• Statement of Purpose
• Resume
• Letters of Recommendation

Canadian universities are among the top medical universities in the world. Canada universities offer a wide range of specializations for international students. Some of the  most popular specializations for international students are; EHS, Pathology, Veterinar, Kinesiology, General Medicine, Oncology, Acupuncture, Anatomy, Radiology, Public Health & Management, Dental, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Alternative Medicine, and Paramedical among others. 

Canada is a popular destination among international students for higher education. International students in Canada find a high standard of living and benefit from the same rights and freedoms that protect all Canadians. Many programs in Canadian universities offer co-op work placements or internships to get hands-on experience while you study. Most international students are eligible to work during their studies and can get a Post-Graduation Work Permit after their studies.

It is compulsory for international students coming from non-English speaking country to provide proof of proficiency in English language. The mode of instruction in most of Canada universities is English, therefore, almost all universities in Canada ask to submit English proficiency test scores along with documents. As an evidence of English language universities in Canada generally accept the following English language test scores; IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, and Duolingo. 

Canada is one of the most sought-after countries among international students to pursue higher education. However, international students need to meet certain criteria to get a study permit for Canada. The eligibility criteria for Canada student visa are given below.

• Accepted by a designated learning institute in Canada
• Adequate funds to pay for tuition and other costs
• Medical certificates 
• valid passport
• English language proficiency exam scores

There are many universities in Canada that offer highly-ranked and top-rated programs in medicine. Canada universities are consistently ranked among the top universities for medicine in subject rankings by THE and QS world university rankings. Below are given top-ranked Canadian universities for medicine in the world.