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51 Best Public Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in Canada

University of Toronto leads the 51 Public Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. University of Toronto, Mississauga (QS World #29) and University of Toronto, Scarborough (QS World #29) complete the top three. Across the whole list there are 169 courses to choose from.

51 universities · ranked best first

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27Ranked
CR College of the Rockies logo
#52 in Canada Canada
#52 in Canada · by research impact
485,494 citations · h-index 226
28Ranked
NL Northern Lights College logo
#60 in Canada Canada
#60 in Canada · by research impact
485,494 citations · h-index 226
29Ranked
UP University of Prince Edward Island logo
#65 in Canada Canada
#65 in Canada · by research impact
408,119 citations · h-index 189
30Ranked
UN University of Northern British Columbia logo
#68 in Canada Canada

University of Northern British Columbia

Public University · 5 courses in Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences

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#68 in Canada · by research impact
367,255 citations · h-index 217
44Ranked
CC Conestoga College logo
#114 in Canada Canada

Conestoga College

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

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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International
Admissions open
#114 in Canada · by research impact
15,724 citations · h-index 50
45Ranked
AC Algonquin College logo
#120 in Canada Canada

Algonquin College

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

Tuition (indicative)
Founded
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International
Admissions open
#120 in Canada · by research impact
13,898 citations · h-index 59

Medicine & Health Sciences at other levels

How these universities are ranked

16 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

51 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, Ontario (3) 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

Within the subject, the largest areas are Medicine & Health Sciences (147), Nursing (8), Biomedical Science (7) and Nutrition & Dietetics (2). The usual length is 4 years and 4 Years. 99% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (98% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (95% of courses with a stated intake). University of Western Ontario offers the widest choice, with 14 of these courses.

What it costs

We hold indicative fees for 3 of these universities. McMaster University 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 Public Bachelor's 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 Public Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences in Canada?

Of those with published fees, McMaster University 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 Public Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences in Canada?

51 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

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

Fall is the main intake — 98% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences online with a university in Canada?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

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