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1 Best Medicine (MD) Professional Universities in Canada 2026

Compare 4 Medicine & Health Sciences Professional options in Canada for 2026. This is for applicants choosing between public universities and a professional route in the field.

Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.

1 university · ranked best first

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University of Calgary

Canada · Public University

★ 27 Admissions open
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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities worldwide for Professional Medicine (MD)?▾

Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Calgary. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.

How much does a Professional in Medicine (MD) cost abroad?▾

Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.

Can international students study Medicine (MD) abroad?▾

Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a student visa through the immigration authority after accepting an offer.

How are these universities ranked?▾

We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.

Studying Medicine (MD) at Professional level abroad

your destination country is a popular, affordable destination for Medicine (MD) at Professional level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, your destination country’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.

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A Professional degree in Medicine & Health Sciences is aimed at applicants preparing for practice-focused study rather than a research-only path. That makes it relevant for students who want a career-entry degree and need to compare programme structure, clinical training, and admission fit before applying.

The universities in this group are public, and one is in Hamilton while the others are in Canada without a city named in the facts. One published tuition figure is CAD 46,000 at McMaster University; tuition is not published for the other institutions, so you should confirm the full cost directly with each university.

Before applying, verify the admission requirements, programme length, clinical placement details, and whether the qualification leads to the outcome you want in Canada or elsewhere. You should also confirm tuition for the universities without a published fee, as well as any fees beyond tuition that may affect your budget.