Program Overview

Pre-Med Pathway

Overview

The Pre-Med Pathway at the University of Niagara Falls Canada is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in biomedical sciences, preparing them for a career in medicine. The program is offered in partnership with Saba University School of Medicine (SUSOM) and Medical University of the Americas (MUA), allowing students to complete their undergraduate degree in Canada and then pursue their medical degree in the Caribbean.

Program Details

• Duration: 4 years (3 years at UNF + 1 year at SUSOM or MUA)
• Credits: 90 credits at UNF + 30 credits at SUSOM or MUA
• Delivery: On-campus
• Start dates: Fall (October), Winter (January)

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent credential)
• Six Grade 12 4U or 4M-level courses, including Ontario ENG4U (or equivalent) and any 1 4U Math
• Minimum average of 70% on best 6 Grade 12 4U or 4M-level courses
• Must meet English language proficiency requirements (if applicable)

Tuition Fees

• UNF HBSc program tuition and mandatory fees:
  • Domestic: $25,068.60
  • International: $92,478.60
• SUSOM MD program tuition and administrative fees:
  • Term 1: $26,920 USD
  • Term 2: $26,920 USD
• MUA MD program tuition and administrative fee:
  • Term 1: $16,900
  • Term 2: $16,900

Awards and Scholarships

• UNF Partnership Scholarship: $20,000 USD
• Additional scholarships: Up to $165,000 USD at SUSOM and up to $32,500 at MUA

Career Outlooks

• Canada needs doctors: With a medical degree, you can enter this in-demand field and become a general practitioner or family physician.
• Specializations: Emergency medicine, anesthesiology, cardiology, dermatology, internal medicine, neurology, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, pathology, psychiatry, surgery (general or more specialized, including orthopedic, plastic), radiology, orthopedics
• Salary spotlight:
  • Surgeon (general): $351,223
  • Ophthalmologist: $305,826
  • Family Physician: $292,217
  • Anesthesiologist: $341,403
  • Radiologist: $384,932

Frequently Asked Questions

• How does this pathway work? UNF’s pathway allows you to start your undergraduate studies in Canada at the University of Niagara Falls Canada in the Honours Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences (HBSc) program. After completing three years, 90 credits, at the downtown Niagara Falls campus, you can progress directly into the MD program at one of UNF’s two partner medical schools, subject to meeting the specific admission requirements of your chosen medical school.
• Where will I do clinical rotations? Both Saba University School of Medicine and Medical University of the Americas have a strong network of affiliated teaching hospitals, clinics, and medical centers in the United States and Canada.
• What is the residency match rate at these schools? 98% - MUA MD program students achieved a 98% Residency Placement Rate from . 97% - SUSOM MD program students achieved a 97% Residency Placement Rate from .

Why Choose UNF?

• Innovative education and research: UNF is committed to innovative education and research for a digital world.
• Technology-centred approach: This technology-centred approach puts you, the student, first.
• Industry leaders and experienced faculty: Learn from industry leaders and experienced faculty.
• Work-integrated learning components: Gain experience through work-integrated learning components.
• Foundation for success: Build a foundation that sets you on the path for success.