| Degree | - Four-year undergraduate degree from a recognized, accredited university (verify via WHED).- Graduate degrees accepted, but unofficial transcripts required for both undergraduate and graduate degrees.- Conditional offers granted if degree completion is pending; must be finished by August 31 of the application year.- International degrees require a WES course-by-course assessment. | Apply in your final year of study.Include exchange courses if they are part of the 60 most recent credits used for GPA calculation. |
| GPA | - Minimum 3.0 / B average (4.0 scale).- Calculated using the last 60 credit hours.- Up to 15 credit hours from a graduate degree may be included.- Pass/Fail grades are not counted.- All prerequisite grades are included.- A 3.7 GPA is considered competitive. | Ensure transcripts clearly display numerical or letter grades. |
| Prerequisite Courses | - Human Anatomy, Biochemistry, Human Physiology.- Must be undergraduate-level courses from recognized, accredited universities.- Grades must appear on the transcript and be included in the GPA. | College-level courses are not accepted. |
| Residency | - For 2026 cycle (Jan 2027 entry): 24 total seats.- Nova Scotia: 20 seats (priority).- New Brunswick: 3 seats.- Prince Edward Island: 1 seat.- Applicants outside the Maritime provinces or non-permanent residents are not eligible. | Confirm eligibility via the Place of Residence page. |
| CASPer Test | - Mandatory 90-minute computer-based test assessing non-cognitive and interpersonal skills.- Must be taken in the same application cycle (previous results not valid). | 2026 cycle test dates (ADT/AST): Jul 20, Aug 12/28, Sep 11/23, Oct 4/9/15/16, Nov 6/30, Dec 2, Jan 8/22, Feb 19.Schedule early to secure a spot. |
| Reference Letters | - Two letters required.- Preferably academic references, though professional references may be accepted depending on time since degree.- Must be confidential and submitted via e-reference system or official confidential form.- Only university, teaching hospital, or government emails accepted. | Reference mix depends on time since graduation:• 0–3 yrs: 2 academic• 3–5 yrs: 1 academic + 1 professional / 2 academic• >5 yrs: 2 professional / 1 academic + 1 professional / 2 academic |
| Transcripts / Documents | - Unofficial transcripts required for all degrees.- WES evaluation needed for international degrees or exchange courses included in GPA. | Submit all materials by the Section 2 deadline. |