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University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine

Saskatoon, SK Class Size: 108
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Gaining admission to University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine is Moderately Competitive. Applicants typically have an average GPA of 88% and an average MCAT score of 507.

Statistics

To summarize, listed below are the most important academic statistics for University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine applicants:

Average GPA:
88%
Average MCAT:
507
Competitiveness:
Moderately Competitive
Note: Competitiveness is assessed based on the school's acceptance rate, average MCAT, and average GPA.
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Tuition

Affording medical school can be tough, often requiring students to take on significant loans. Information about the yearly tuition for University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine is below.

In-State Tuition:
$$22,773
Out-of-State Tuition:
$NaN

For more information about tuition at University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, visit the following link: NA

Friendliness

Some schools prefer in-state candidates, while others are more receptive to out-of-state or international applicants. View our school "friendliness" scores for University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine below:

IN-STATE

In-State Friendliness:
Very Friendly

OUT-OF-STATE

Accepts Out-of-State:
Yes
Out-of-State Friendliness:
Not Friendly

INTERNATIONAL

Accepts Canadian:
Yes
Accepts International:
Yes
International Friendliness:
Not Friendly

Note: Most schools will be labelled "Neutral" for In-State Friendlines because they don't have a strong bias for in-state applicants compared to out-of-state applicants. In other words, we believe these schools view In-State and Out-State applicants more or less equally. Schools labelled as "Out-of-State Friendly / Very Friendly" have a high proportion of their class filled with Out-of-State applicants.

Mission Statement

It is always important to read and understand a medical school's mission statement before applying. Often, you will find out what the medical school stands for, and if you fit in with the general "vibe" of the medical school. However, being honest, most medical schools have the same run-of-the-mill mission statement as everybody else. Anyways, you can be the judge. Below you can find the mission statement for University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine:

University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine Mission Statement:
NA

For more information on the mission statement for University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine, visit the following link: NA

Situational Judgement Tests

University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine does not require the completion of either the Casper® nor the AAMC PREview™ examinations.

Casper®:
Yes
AAMC PREview™:
No
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Dates, Deadlines, and Fees

Throughout your application cycle, there are many dates to be cognizant of in order to ensure the successful completion of your application.

Primary Application Deadline:
October 1
Secondary Application Deadline:
NA
Secondary Application Fee:
$NaN
Note: The primary application deadline refers to when your primary application (i.e., the initial AMCAS/AACOMAS/TMDSAS application) needs to be completed. Please be aware that there are processing times associated with primary applications—for instance, there can be a several week processing time associated with verifying your acadmic transcripts when initially submitting the AMCAS application. Upon receipt of the primary application, most schools will then shortly send you a secondary application with targeted essay questions relevant to the specific school.

The secondary application deadline is the final day for all your application materials to be together, which includes submitting the secondary essays, all letters of recommendation, all test scores, etc. Sometimes, schools may have earlier deadlines for letters of recommendation. However, note that for the vast majority of schools it is best to submit your secondary application as soon as possible: within 2 weeks of receiving the secondary application is a good rule-of-thumb.

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Interview Cycle Start:
February
Interview Cycle End:
NA
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Prerequisite Courses

Most schools have a list of prerequisite courses that you need to have completed before matriculating. View information provided for University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine below:

Interpreting Semester Hours
Typically,
3 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course = 1 or 2 quarters
4 Semester Hours = A single semester-long course + associated lab unit
6 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses = 3 quarters
8 Semester Hours = Two semester-long courses + two associated lab units

PHYSICS

Semester Hours:
Lab?
Not Required

CHEMISTRY

GenChem = General Chemistry

OChem = Organic Chemistry

Biochem = Biochemistry

GenChem Semester Hours:
GenChem Lab?
Not Required
OChem Semester Hours:
OChem Lab?
Not Required
Biochem Semester Hours:
Biochem Lab?
Not Required

BIOLOGY

GenBio = General Biology

HL Bio = Higher Level Biology

GenBio Semester Hours:
GenBio Lab?
Not Required
HL Bio Semester Hours:
HL Bio Lab?
Not Required

HUMANITIES & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES

Semester Hours:

ENGLISH/WRITING

Semester Hours:

MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS

Mathematics Semester Hours:
Statistics Semester Hours:

OTHER REQUIRED COURSES

Approved Indigenous studies course or certificate required by the application deadline (UAlberta Coursera and USask certificate options not accepted from 2027/2028 onward)

OTHER RECOMMENDED COURSES

SOURCE: NA

Special Programs

Many schools have dual-degree programs for motivated applicants. View the ones offered at University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine below:

MD+PhD (MSTP - Medical Scientist Training Program):
MD+MPH (Public Health):
MD+MBA (Business, Healthcare Administration):
Yes
MD+JD (Law):
MD+MA (Master of Arts):
MD+MS (Master of Science):

Contact Information

View contact information (phone and email) available to contact University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine below:

CONTACT #1

Title:
E-mail:
med.admissions@usask.ca
Phone:
306-966-4030

CONTACT #2

Title:
E-mail:
Phone:

Secondary Application Essay Prompts

Below are the past secondary (supplemental) application essay prompts for University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine.

Interview Questions

Below are common interview questions that you might encounter on your important day for University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?
What are your goals for the next ten years?
What is a weakness that you possess which may impact your role as a physician?
What do you do for fun and how do you deal with stress?
Discuss a specific medical advancement that you find impressive.
Do you believe enough is being done about rural healthcare?
If you don't gain admission this year, what will you do?
Who are some influential people in your life that inspired you to pursue medicine?
Talk about your research experience.
What do you look for in a medical school and professors?
Talk about an event that challenged you to behave uncharacteristically.
Share a specific weakness you have that could affect your duties as a physician.
If you never get into medicine, what will you do?
How do you feel about the stress of medical school and managing it?
What is the greatest medical advancement you know of?
How do you perceive the healthcare system in Saskatchewan compared to Canada?
Talk about a current event that interests you.
How do you perceive the healthcare system in Canada?
Who would you like to invite to dinner and why?
If you had the chance, what type of medical specialty would you pursue?
What do you consider to be important qualities in a medical school and professors?
Do you engage in regular reading and if so, what types of materials do you read?
Compare the British medical system to the Canadian system and discuss which one you believe is more beneficial to patients and physicians.
What is the last book you read? What is the last movie you saw?
Why should we choose you over other applicants?
Who would be your ideal person to invite to dinner and why?
What do you believe needs to be done to improve rural healthcare?
What do you think about the healthcare system in Saskatchewan compared to Canada as a whole?
Why do you want to become a doctor?
What do you think are the drawbacks of medicine?
Tell us about yourself and your background.
Describe an achievement or positive experience you've had.
What specialty are you interested in and why?
Describe a significant event that deeply impacted you.
If you are not accepted into medical school, what alternative paths will you explore?
Why did you choose medicine over nursing?
Discuss a current event related to medicine.
Discuss your volunteer experiences.
How do you know you will be able to handle the stress of medical school?
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?