An International Student's Guide To Canadian Pre-Med

A special thanks to the international students (Jathin Rao and Samaksh Khandelwal) that made this video possible! Welcome back to the PuMP youtube channel! Today’s video will be rather unique, as we will be covering our guide for international students interested in a Canadian pre-med program. Undoubtedly, Canada is one of the most beloved study-abroad destinations in the world. The highly appealing urban and multicultural environment of Canada inspires many study-abroad dreams. International students are storming Canada each year with large ambitions, with lenient norms and ample job opportunities. However, at the same time, it is also important to pay attention to the fact that Canada is receiving thousands of applications daily, making the competition tougher. It implies that for admissions as well as job opportunities, you will be competing with a flurry of international students. This is where professional help can be of great value to fuel your dream of studying in Canada. We will cover all you need to know about studying in Canada, from student visa procedures to living costs and job options. Along with the academic exams needed for admission, we will also provide information on the best pre-med programs to study in Canada. So, let us get started! How to Apply to a Canadian University In Canada, each province and territory is in charge of its education system. Going over every detail would take us hours, so we suggest you consult websites such as EduCanada, Universities of Canada, and Ministries and departments responsible for education. These websites contain key information about international students about universities in each province, with study program search, costs, and more to help to plan your university education. These websites will be linked in our pinned comment. Popular universities include The University of Toronto, The University of British Colombia, McGill University, McMaster University, Queens University, Western University, and The University of Ottawa. The best programs to apply for would be an Honours Bachelors in Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, and Biomedical Sciences EduCanada Universities Canada Ministries and departments responsible for education Once you choose a school, college or university, you must apply to go there. Every school has different rules on how to apply. Make sure you apply for your post-secondary program at least a year in advance. Contact the school where you want to study to learn how to apply. They will give you the list of all the documents you need to send them. Your school will be able to tell you about key information, such as the cost to apply, tuition fees, health insurance, rent how much it costs to live in Canada and language tests. We will also be covering some of this information, but generally. Fill out the application forms for the school or schools of your choice and follow their instructions to submit them. If the school admits you as a student, they will send you a letter of acceptance, which is needed to apply for a study permit. Academic Requirements The academic and language proficiency requirements are specific to each program and each university. Your academic proficiency is generally determined by your grade point average, cumulative class average, and maybe even standardized test scores depending if your program of choice requires them. The most common standardized test that international students find themselves doing is the SAT. This is a multiple-choice, computer-based test that consists of a Math section and an Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section. This exam is 2 hours and 14 minutes long and each section of the SAT is scored on a 200 to 800 point scale. Your total SAT score is the sum of your section scores, making the highest possible SAT score is 1600. Additionally, you must also meet langage proficiency requirements through standardized language tests. The three most common and most accepted tests are the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), and the Pearson Test of English (PTE). In IELTS, your english language skills are tested in four key areas: Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening. 6.5 is the generally accepted overall score and 6 per section of IELTS at Canadian Universities. There are two types of IELTS exams: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training, and the test you take would depend on what your university of choice is looking for. TOEFL is another widely recognized exams required to study in Canada, which tests your reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills. The more competitive programs in Canada may require a TOEFL score of 110 and above. However, some programs in Canada may only require a TOEFL score of 80-90. Script by: Rayan Mirza and Williams Thottungal Recorded by: Williams Thottungal Edited by: Williams Thottungal