Canada
Medical school admissions in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia has one medical school, in Halifax. This page sets out how the province's process is structured. Requirements and seat allocations change between cycles, so confirm the current details on each school's own admissions page.
How you apply
Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine applies through its own admissions system and serves the Maritime provinces as a region rather than a single province.
In-province and out-of-province eligibility
Seats are allocated by province of residence across the Maritimes, with a small number available to applicants from outside the region.
What is specific to Nova Scotia
- Dalhousie runs a New Brunswick campus in addition to the Halifax site, so the program is regional in practice as well as on paper.
- Maritime applicants should check exactly how their province of residence is treated, since the allocation is regional rather than provincial.
Medical schools in Nova Scotia
| School | City | MCAT | CASPer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalhousie | Halifax | Threshold | Required |
Each school publishes its own requirements. Confirm them on the official admissions page before planning around them.
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Keep reading
- In-province vs out-of-province: where you are actually competitive
- The full Canadian application timeline
- Preparing for CASPer
- How the MMI works
- Requirements at every Canadian medical school
- Mentorship and individual services
Other provinces
Applying in Nova Scotia this cycle?
Start with a candidate intake enquiry. We will look at where you are eligible and what your file actually needs.