Dalhousie University
The mission of Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine is to drive excellence in health and health care through world-class medical education and research, and our commitment to social accountability. The Faculty of Medicine is responsible for providing a program of undergraduate medical study such that graduates have the knowledge, skills, professional behaviours and attitudes necessary to enter the supervised practice of medicine in Canada.
Application timeline
June 15th, 2025
Section 1 - Online Application Opens
July 31st, 2025
Section 1 - Online Application Due
Today
September 3rd, 2025
Section 2 - Online Application Due
November 1st, 2025
Interview Invites
March 28th, 2026
Decision Letters
Minimum requirements
Education
90-120 Credit Hour Baccalaureate Degree Granted by an Accredited Institution: Completed, or in-progress to be completed, prior to the start of the undergraduate medical education program.
GPA
3.3 for residents of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick & P.E.I. There are no minimum GPA requirements for applicants who qualify under the Black Learners or Indigenous Admissions Pathways.
Casper
Must be completed.
MCAT
Minimum total MCAT score requirement is determined in relation to GPA. In essence, a GPA of 3.3-4.0 corresponds to a minimum MCAT score of 499-492, respectively.
Application Information
Components
250 Word Statement Outlining Decisions that Contributed to Your Selection of Dalhousie Medical School
Mandatory for Other Canadian Applicants
Fees
Application Processing Fee
$70
Scoring
Interview selection scoring weights
25%
CASPer
50%
GPA
25%
MCAT
Admissions scoring weights
40%
Interview
5%
Discretionary
30%
Supplemental and Essay
15%
GPA
10%