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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
Website: www.usask.ca/medicine/admissions<br>
 
Website: www.usask.ca/medicine/admissions<br>
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Admissions e-mail: med.admissions@usask.ca
 
Admissions e-mail: med.admissions@usask.ca
  
==Apply Online==
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==Program Information==
*Application Form: available online at www.usask.ca/medicine/admissions. Can be submitted in paper form or electronically.
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*Doctor of Medicine (MD)
 
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*4 years in length
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*Number of applications in 2008: 300-350 Saskatchewan and 400-450 out-of-province
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*Class size in 2009: 84 (a maximum of 6 (10%) out of province applicants)
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
===General Notes===
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
*64 students accepted each year: a maximum of 6 (10%) out of province applicants.
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*Degree: Applicants must have completed two years of university education.
*Three main classes of applicants:
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*Required Courses
** Saskatchewan Applicants
 
** Out of province Applicants
 
** Aboriginal Applicants
 
*Applicants must have completed two years of university education.
 
*Accepted applicants must show proof of having a Standard First Aid certificate before starting their studies.
 
 
 
===Criteria===
 
====Required Classes====
 
 
*Biology: one full year (BIOL 111/112)
 
*Biology: one full year (BIOL 111/112)
 
*Chemistry: one full year (CHEM 110/120)
 
*Chemistry: one full year (CHEM 110/120)
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*Biochemistry: one full year (BIOL 200 or BIOC 312 and BIOC 311)
 
*Biochemistry: one full year (BIOL 200 or BIOC 312 and BIOC 311)
 
*Humanities/Social Sciences: one full year
 
*Humanities/Social Sciences: one full year
**All prerequisites must be completed by April 30, 2008.
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For more information, click [http://www.medicine.usask.ca/education/admissions/website%20prereq%20-%20bioch%20table.pdf/view here]
 
 
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
 
*Saskatchewan residents must have a two year minimum average of 78% (3.3+)
 
*Saskatchewan residents must have a two year minimum average of 78% (3.3+)
 
*Out of province residents must have a two-year minimum average of 80% (3.7+)
 
*Out of province residents must have a two-year minimum average of 80% (3.7+)
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Realistically, to be competitive academically, an overall two-year average of 90% is required for out-of-province applicants.
 
*An overall average of 70% (3.0) in the prerequisite courses is required.
 
*An overall average of 70% (3.0) in the prerequisite courses is required.
 
*If an applicant has an overall prerequisite average lower than 70%, higher-level courses in the same subject can be taken.
 
*If an applicant has an overall prerequisite average lower than 70%, higher-level courses in the same subject can be taken.
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*Courses taken during the summer are not included in the GPA average.
 
*Courses taken during the summer are not included in the GPA average.
 
*Current year of study is not included in the overall average.
 
*Current year of study is not included in the overall average.
 
 
====MCAT====
 
====MCAT====
*The MCAT is an admission requirement and must be written before the application deadline.
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*Minimum scores:
*Minimum acceptable scores are:
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**Sciences 8
** Sciences: 8
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**Verbal Reasoning 8
** Verbal Reasoning: 8
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**Writing Sample – N
** Writing Skills: N
 
 
***'''Note:''' One score of 7 or one M will be accepted.
 
***'''Note:''' One score of 7 or one M will be accepted.
 
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
*Application Fee: $125 sent by mail or with online application.
 
*Application Fee: $125 sent by mail or with online application.
 
*Official final transcripts from all universities attended.
 
*Official final transcripts from all universities attended.
 
*Reference Letters: 3 letters are required.
 
*Reference Letters: 3 letters are required.
** Three letters of reference testifying the applicant�s character are required.
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** Three letters of reference testifying the applicant’s character are required.
 
** Undergraduate/Graduate/Research supervisors are acceptable references.
 
** Undergraduate/Graduate/Research supervisors are acceptable references.
 
** Family members and friends are not acceptable references.
 
** Family members and friends are not acceptable references.
 
** Forms are forwarded to applicants when granted an interview.
 
** Forms are forwarded to applicants when granted an interview.
 
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*For more information, click [http://www.usask.ca/calendar/medicine/admission/#anchor7 here]
==Deadlines==
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==Timeline==
*Sept 1, 2007: Applications available online and in paper format.
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*Sept 1, 2009: Applications available online and in paper format.
*Dec 1, 2007 (12:00PM): Deadline for applications submitted
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*Oct 30, 2009 (12:00PM): Deadline for applications submitted
*February 2008: Interview invitations sent.
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*February 2010: Interview invitations sent.
*March 2008: Interviews
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*March 2010: Interviews
 
*End of March 2008: Deadline for receipt of reference letters.
 
*End of March 2008: Deadline for receipt of reference letters.
 
*May 15, 2008: Notification of application status.
 
*May 15, 2008: Notification of application status.
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For more information, click [www.medicine.usask.ca/admissions]
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==Tuition 2009-2010==
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* Tuition per year(Canadian student) - $11,036.00
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* International undergraduate students are assessed tuition at 2.6 times the rate for Canadian students.
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For more information on tuition, click [http://students.usask.ca/moneymatters/tuition/undergraduate/]<br>
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For information on admission scholarships, click [http://www.usask.ca/calendar/scholarships/htm here]
  
==Tuition==
 
*Estimated expenses are:
 
** $17 677 for the first year including books, tuition and student fees.
 
 
==Statistics==
 
*Approximately 200 Saskatchewan and 350 out of province applications are received.
 
*Average for two years of studies for out of province students typically 88-90%.
 
*Admission statistics for the 2006-7 cycle were:
 
** Mean average = 90.51%
 
** Mean interview score = 20
 
** MCAT scores:
 
***Biological Sciences = 10.33
 
***Physical Sciences = 9.88
 
***Verbal Reasoning = 9.30
 
***Writing Sample = M to S
 
*Total applicants = 531 (200 Sask, 331 out of province)
 
*Total interviews = 191 (162 Sask, 29 out of province)
 
 
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Contacts

Website: www.usask.ca/medicine/admissions
Phone: 306-966-8554
Admissions e-mail: med.admissions@usask.ca

Program Information

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • 4 years in length
  • Number of applications in 2008: 300-350 Saskatchewan and 400-450 out-of-province
  • Class size in 2009: 84 (a maximum of 6 (10%) out of province applicants)

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Applicants must have completed two years of university education.
  • Required Courses
  • Biology: one full year (BIOL 111/112)
  • Chemistry: one full year (CHEM 110/120)
  • Organic Chemistry: one half year (CHEM 212)
  • Physics: one full year (PHYS 101/102 or PHYS 131/142)
  • English: one full year (both courses must cover literature and composition)
  • Biochemistry: one full year (BIOL 200 or BIOC 312 and BIOC 311)
  • Humanities/Social Sciences: one full year

For more information, click here

GPA

  • Saskatchewan residents must have a two year minimum average of 78% (3.3+)
  • Out of province residents must have a two-year minimum average of 80% (3.7+)

Realistically, to be competitive academically, an overall two-year average of 90% is required for out-of-province applicants.

  • An overall average of 70% (3.0) in the prerequisite courses is required.
  • If an applicant has an overall prerequisite average lower than 70%, higher-level courses in the same subject can be taken.
  • Only the best two years are considered.
  • Courses taken during the summer are not included in the GPA average.
  • Current year of study is not included in the overall average.

MCAT

  • Minimum scores:
    • Sciences – 8
    • Verbal Reasoning – 8
    • Writing Sample – N
      • Note: One score of 7 or one M will be accepted.

Supporting Documents

  • Application Fee: $125 sent by mail or with online application.
  • Official final transcripts from all universities attended.
  • Reference Letters: 3 letters are required.
    • Three letters of reference testifying the applicant’s character are required.
    • Undergraduate/Graduate/Research supervisors are acceptable references.
    • Family members and friends are not acceptable references.
    • Forms are forwarded to applicants when granted an interview.
  • For more information, click here

Timeline

  • Sept 1, 2009: Applications available online and in paper format.
  • Oct 30, 2009 (12:00PM): Deadline for applications submitted
  • February 2010: Interview invitations sent.
  • March 2010: Interviews
  • End of March 2008: Deadline for receipt of reference letters.
  • May 15, 2008: Notification of application status.

For more information, click [www.medicine.usask.ca/admissions]

Tuition 2009-2010

  • Tuition per year(Canadian student) - $11,036.00
  • International undergraduate students are assessed tuition at 2.6 times the rate for Canadian students.

For more information on tuition, click [1]
For information on admission scholarships, click here