MBBS In Canada

MBBS In Canada

Canada is a North American country with 10 states and 3 territories covering an area of 9.98 million square kilometers. This makes it the 2nd largest country in the world. Ottawa is the capital city and Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver are the famous metropolitan cities.

Canada is the world’s 9th largest economy with a nominal GDP of approximately US$2.015 trillion. The currency of Canada is Canadian Dollar. Canada has a wide variety of climates due to its expanse land. The temperature of Canada ranges between 3° to 45° Celsius.

Study MBBS in Canada

Canada being an American country has a very good reputation worldwide. MBBS in Canada is a good option for Indian students looking for an affordable course abroad. Although the course has a low cost the parameters to get admission in the colleges there are very high.

The advancements Canada has done in all the sectors like infrastructure, medicines, technology has also been a point of attraction for Indian students. Medical colleges in Canada also provide coaching for license examination after graduation.

Why choose MBBS in Canada?

• Canada has always been a hotspot country for MBBS courses for Indian students.
• Medical colleges in Canada have comparatively affordable fees than most of the European countries.
• The facilities provided by the universities are world class.
• Very well experienced professors are appointed by the colleges to prepare the next batch of doctors.
• None of the universities charge donation fees.
• Government and Private scholarships are given on the merit of the students.
• MBBS degree from Canada is valid all around the world.

Eligibility for Indian students in Canada

• The minimum age of the student should be 17 years.
• Candidates should have scored a minimum of 60% marks in 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology compulsorily.
• Student must have cleared NEET exam with good marks.
• Students have to appear and clear MCAT.
• Students also have to score 6.5 score in IELTS or TOEFL to prove their English proficiency.

How can you get admission in Canada?

1. The first and the foremost step are to check that do you match with all the eligibility requirements for admission in Canada.
2. Some medical colleges in Canada conduct entrance examination like MCAT so; you must register for it and clear it.
3. You must register and appear for yet another exam i.e. IELTS to prove your English Proficiency to take admission in Canada.
4. You must ready all the required documents for the application.
5. After you have received all the documents, complete the online application procedure by filling the form and attaching the required documents.
6. After the application is sent to the colleges you wish to study in, you have to wait for the colleges to revert back if you are selected.

Required documents for MBBS admission in Canada

• Mark sheets of class 10 and class 12 and its attested copies
• Passport
• Invitation Letter
• Statement of purpose
• Passport Size Photographs
• Proof of Financial Funds
• Student Visa
• Birth Certificate
• English Proficiency Certificate
• Resume
• Certificates of any extra- curricular activities
• Identity Proof

Course duration

The MBBS course is 3-4 years long in Canada. Students are offered 3-7 years of residency after graduation.

Food and accommodation

The top medical colleges of Canada provide hostel facilities to international students. This includes room, vegetarian mess, washrooms, gaming area, Wi-Fi connection, laundry, housekeeping services etc. the students can also opt for off campus accommodation.

Scholarships offered to Indian students

Students from India or any other country give scholarships to eligible candidates.

• NSERC
• Trudeau Scholarships and Fellowships
• Canadian Rhodes Scholars Foundation Scholarship

Steps to apply for Canada student’s visa

There are few steps involved in acquiring a Canadian student’s visa:-

1. After your admission application is accepted by the college, collect the Letter of Invitation online because that is one of the compulsory documents required to apply for visa.

2. Gather all the other required documents like-

• Documents proving financial ability like bank statements.

• Passport sized photographs clicked recently

• A valid passport.

• Doctor’s certificate to prove your physical fitness.

• Documents showing the details of the trip and your accommodation there. 

3. The next step is to submit the online application form. After submission you will get an application number which will be required at the interview.

4. Pay the fees and print out the receipt.

5. After you have paid the fees a confirmation email will be sent to you with the date and time of the interview.

6. After you have given the interview and submitted all the necessary documents, you will be issued the visa within 6 weeks.