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67 Best Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in Canada

University of Toronto tops our list of 67 Medicine & Health Sciences universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Toronto, Mississauga (QS World #29) and University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29). The universities on this list offer 372 matching courses between them.

67 universities · ranked best first

how we rank
59Ranked
DC Durham College logo
#122 in Canada Canada
#122 in Canada · by research impact
12,278 citations · h-index 54
64Ranked
LC Lambton College logo
#137 in Canada Canada
#137 in Canada · by research impact
4,404 citations · h-index 31

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How these universities are ranked

17 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #29 (University of Toronto) to #547 (University of Windsor); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Toronto is cited most (59,684,471 citations).

Public, private and where they are

67 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Ontario (3) and British Columbia (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Toronto, founded in 1827. University of Toronto is the largest, with 97,000 students.

Inside the course list

By level: 169 bachelor's, 68 diploma, 20 master's and 18 professional. Within the subject, the largest areas are Medicine & Health Sciences (330), Nursing (17), Biomedical Science (7) and Health Administration (4). The usual length is 4 years and 2 years. 97% are full-time and 4 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (97% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (84% of courses with a stated intake). Cambrian College offers the widest choice, with 30 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 4 of these universities. University of British Columbia is the least expensive at USD 40,000 a year and University of Toronto the most at USD 45,000; the middle of the range is about USD 42,000. Check each university's own fee page before you budget — figures change every year.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Medicine & Health Sciences in Canada?

University of Toronto (QS World #29), University of Toronto, Mississauga (QS World #29) and University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

Which is the cheapest university for Medicine & Health Sciences in Canada?

Of those with published fees, University of British Columbia is the least expensive at about USD 40,000 a year. Fees are indicative — confirm on the university's site.

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

67 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 2 years the next most common.

When do Medicine & Health Sciences courses start in Canada?

Fall is the main intake — 97% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Medicine & Health Sciences online with a university in Canada?

4 of these courses are listed as online.

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