8 Best Master's Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in Canada

University of Toronto, Scarborough tops our list of 8 Master's Medicine & Health Sciences universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of British Columbia (QS World #40) and Queen's University (QS World #191). The universities on this list offer 20 matching courses between them.

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1Best overall

QS World #29 #3 in Canada Canada

University of Toronto, Scarborough

Public University · 2 courses in Master's Medicine & Health Sciences

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#29 QS World University Rankings 2026

#3 in Canada

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2Top pick

QS World #40 #8 in Canada Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

University of British Columbia

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Medicine & Health Sciences

CAD 46,000 – CAD 62,500/yrTuition (indicative)

1908Founded

60,000Students

18,000International

Admissions open

#40 QS World University Rankings 2026

#8 in Canada

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3Top pick

QS World #191 #15 in Canada Canada

Queen's University

Public University · 3 courses in Master's Medicine & Health Sciences

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#191 QS World University Rankings 2026

#15 in Canada

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4Ranked

#37 in Canada Canada

University of Regina

Public University · 1 course in Master's Medicine & Health Sciences

Aging Studies (MA, MSc)Master's Degree

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#37 in Canada · by research impact

1,226,687 citations · h-index 346

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5Ranked

#38 in Canada Canada

Brock University

Public University · 2 courses in Master's Medicine & Health Sciences

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#38 in Canada · by research impact

943,854 citations · h-index 304

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6Ranked

#41 in Canada Canada

Lakehead University

Public University · 4 courses in Master's Medicine & Health Sciences

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#41 in Canada · by research impact

727,342 citations · h-index 288

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7Ranked

#89 in Canada Canada

Thompson Rivers University

Public University · 2 courses in Master's Medicine & Health Sciences

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#89 in Canada · by research impact

99,278 citations · h-index 124

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8Ranked

#122 in Canada Canada

Durham College

Public University · 2 courses in Master's Medicine & Health Sciences

—Tuition (indicative)

—Founded

—Students

—International

Admissions open

#122 in Canada · by research impact

12,278 citations · h-index 54

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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto, Scarborough) to #191 (Queen's University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Toronto, Scarborough is cited most (59,684,471 citations).

Public, private and where they are

8 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, British Columbia (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of British Columbia, founded in 1908. University of British Columbia is the largest, with 60,000 students.

Levels, lengths and start dates

The usual length is 1–2 years and Three consecutive semesters. 94% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (83% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (67% of courses with a stated intake). Lakehead University offers the widest choice, with 4 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Canada for Master's Medicine & Health Sciences?

University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29), University of British Columbia (QS World #40) and Queen's University (QS World #191) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Master's Medicine & Health Sciences in Canada?

8 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Master's Medicine & Health Sciences course take in Canada?

Most listed courses run 1–2 years, with Three consecutive semesters the next most common.

When do Master's Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 83% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Master's Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Canada?

Lakehead University, with 4, ahead of University of British Columbia (4).

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