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67 Best Public Medicine & Health Sciences Universities in Canada

University of Toronto leads the 67 Public Medicine & Health Sciences universities in Canada at #29 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by 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
3Top pick
UT University of Toronto, Scarborough logo
QS World #29 #3 in Canada Canada
#29 QS World University Rankings 2026
#3 in Canada
4Ranked
UB University of British Columbia logo
QS World #40 #8 in Canada Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

University of British Columbia

Public University · 5 courses in Medicine & Health Sciences

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CAD 46,000 – CAD 62,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1908Founded
60,000Students
18,000International
Admissions open
#40 QS World University Rankings 2026
#8 in Canada
10Ranked
DU Dalhousie University logo
QS World #283 #18 in Canada Canada
#283 QS World University Rankings 2026
#18 in Canada
17Ranked
UW University of Windsor logo
QS World #547 #26 in Canada Canada
#547 QS World University Rankings 2025
#26 in Canada

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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. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Toronto has the largest research record in this group, with 59,684,471 citations and an h-index of 1,794.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 67 public to 0 private institutions. 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

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

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 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 Public Medicine & Health Sciences in Canada?

67 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

When do Public 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 Public Medicine & Health Sciences online with a university in Canada?

4 of these courses are listed as online.

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