What is Medical Sciences?
Medical sciences is an interdisciplinary field that explores the biological, chemical, and physiological foundations of human health and disease, serving as a bridge between scientific research and clinical practice. The program is designed to provide students with a strong background in subjects such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pathology, genetics, and biochemistry, while also emphasizing research methods and critical thinking skills. Students gain an understanding of how the human body functions, what causes illness, and how treatments are developed and applied, preparing them for careers in healthcare, research, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals, or as a foundation for professional programs like medicine, dentistry, or pharmacy. With a focus on both theory and practical application, medical sciences fosters the knowledge and skills needed to improve health outcomes and advance the future of medicine.
What you Learn
As an undergraduate Medical Science student, the learning journey typically begins in first year with foundational courses such as biology, chemistry, physics, and introductory anatomy and physiology, which establish a strong scientific base. In second year, students often move into more specialized subjects like cell biology, microbiology, genetics, organic chemistry, and human physiology, deepening their understanding of the body’s systems and processes. By third year, the curriculum usually shifts toward advanced and applied topics such as pharmacology, pathology, immunology, neuroscience, and biochemistry, alongside opportunities for laboratory work and research projects. In the final year, students often engage in capstone courses, research theses, or advanced seminars while exploring electives in areas like molecular medicine, clinical diagnostics, or global health, allowing them to integrate knowledge across disciplines and prepare for careers in healthcare, research, or further professional studies.
Test Your Medical Abilities
**General Admission Average is usually lower than actual average cutoff by 5-10%**
*Medical School Important Note*
Very Common for Medical Science students to apply for Med School, but your undergrad does not matter very much for Medical School, all they want is high marks, and a well rounded student. They don't care where you take your undergrad, so keep that in mind and pursue an undergrad that interests you so you can get the best mark!
How to Get In?
Prerequisites
ENG4U - Grade 12 English
SBI4U - Grade 12 Biology
SCH4U - Grade 12 Chemistry
One 4U Math, usually prefer Calculus and Vectors
Recommended
HSP4U Intro to Anthropology, Psychology, and Sociology
PSK4U - Grade 12 Kinesiology
NaviGrad Ranking for Medical Sciences
Tier 1
Western, McMaster
Tier 2
Brock
*Not many Medical Science programs in Ontario, usually Health, or Biomedical Sciences
General Statements
Medical Sciences can get really competitive especially with the low number of universities that offer it
Meeting Prereqs or suggested grades DOES NOT guarantee admission
Tier Information
Tier 1
Western University
OUAC Code (ESM)
Western is amazing for Medical Sciences and really provides the best learning in all the topics
Though it is VERY competitive, about 800 students are admitted each year
Low 90 average plus recommended for admission
At the end of Second year Medical Science students must apply to a Year 3 by meeting certain course requirements and average cutoffs (usually 80%)
University of Waterloo
This Program is very interesting, and the first cohort will be fall September 2026!
That means you could be the first ever cohort in this new Program
Waterloo has partnered with a Medical School in the Caribbean called St George's University (SGU)
You must go to SGU website and apply to be a MD, and if accepted you will automatically be accepted into uWaterloo Medical Sciences!
Just a 6-year Degree (2 years Waterloo, 4 years SGU)!
Tier 2
Brock University
OUAC Code (BSH)
Brock is an underrated pick for Medical Sciences
The teaching is said to be really good, and the professors are truly supportive!
Even though the average admission cutoff is said to be Low 80's. Recommended 85%+ for prerequisite courses
Applications fluctuate each year, and the higher the better