- HBA · 4 years
- Work experience details
- ~High 80s to low 90s
Medical Sciences (Waterloo) and Doctor of Medicine (St. George’s University)
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6 years
Duration (years)
6 years from high school
St. George’s University September 2027 Waterloo pathway and admission requirementsTwo years of clinical training in the MD pathway
Work experience
Two years of clinical training in the MD pathway
Waterloo Medical Sciences and St. George’s University MD application and study route~Approximately 90% or higher is recommended
Entering average
Published approximate guidance: Approximately 90% or higher is recommended. Fall 2027. St. George’s University guidance for competitive high-school applicants to the six-year track.
St. George’s University September 2027 Waterloo pathway and admission requirements
Deadlines
See the published deadlines below.
Other deadline details
Applications open · Check closing date with SGUApply to St. George’s UniversityFall 2027
- September 2027 Waterloo partner applicants
- Applications open · Check closing date with SGU
- St
- George’s University confirms applications are open and directs applicants to its own application process
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Requirements
Admission requirements
High-school prerequisites
One Grade 12 mathematics course or equivalent
One Grade 12 English course or equivalent
Two Grade 12 sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Earth and Space Science
- Complete a secondary school diploma.
- St. George’s University recommends Grade 12 Biology and Chemistry.
- The high-school pathway does not require the MCAT.
Application steps
Entry terms · September
September 2027 partner applications are open through St. George’s University.
St. George’s University September 2027 Waterloo pathway and admission requirementsStep 1Apply directly to St. George’s University for the Waterloo pathway.
- The initial St. George’s University application has no fee.
Step 2Submit the documents requested by St. George’s University.
- Follow the document instructions sent by St. George’s University.
Step 3If offered admission, send your deposit to St. George’s University.
- St. George’s University confirms the next steps after its offer.
Step 4Use the invitation link to submit the Waterloo application through OUAC.
- The Waterloo application fee is waived for this route.
St. George’s University considers academics, personal attributes and preparedness.
St. George’s University September 2027 Waterloo pathway and admission requirementsDegree requirements
Credits and degree requirements
- Complete 24.0 academic units and study full-time during Years 1–4 of the BMedSci.
- Complete HEALTH 107 for the Undergraduate Communication Requirement.
- Complete at least 10.0 units at Waterloo and meet the St. George’s University prerequisite course requirements to earn the BMedSci.
- In 1A–2A, earn at least 77% each term and 60% in each course.
- In 2B, meet the 77% term and combined 2A–2B averages, the 73% combined science average, and the 60% course and examination component requirements.
- Minimum block grades are 59% in 3A, 62% in 3B and 63% in each 4A–4C block.
ReferencesWaterloo Honours Bachelor of Medical Sciences programme calendarWaterloo Medical Sciences and St. George’s University MD application and study routeWaterloo Bachelor of Medical Sciences academic standing regulationsSt. George’s University clinical training sites and elective rotation scope
Program facts
Entering average~Approximately 90% or higher is recommended
St. George’s University guidance for competitive high-school applicants to the six-year track.
St. George’s University September 2027 Waterloo pathway and admission requirementsSt. George’s University September 2027 Waterloo pathway and admission requirementsWork experienceTwo years of clinical training in the MD pathway
Courses
Published Waterloo Bachelor of Medical Sciences plan effective September 2026. Waterloo delivers Years 1–2. St. George’s University delivers the later medical training.
1A8 listed
Waterloo. Complete one of PSYCH 101 or PSYCH 101R.
BIOL 130Introductory Cell Biology0.5 unitsStudy the structure of cells and the molecular processes that keep them functioning.
Waterloo course calendar · BIOL130- BIOL 130LCell Biology Laboratory0.25 units
Use experiments to test concepts introduced in BIOL 130.
Waterloo course calendar · BIOL130L 
CHEM 120General Chemistry 10.5 unitsWork with reaction quantities, gas laws, bonding and energy changes.
Waterloo course calendar · CHEM120- CHEM 120LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory 10.25 units
Build basic laboratory skills through introductory chemistry experiments.
Waterloo course calendar · CHEM120L 
HLTH 101Introduction to Health 10.5 unitsExplore what shapes health and illness across the lifespan and evaluate health research.
Waterloo course calendar · HLTH101- PHYS 105Introduction to Physics for Health Care Professions0.5 units
Apply principles of motion, fluids, waves, electricity, optics and heat to living systems.
Waterloo course calendar · PHYS105 
PSYCH 101Introductory Psychology0.5 unitsSurvey basic concepts and research methods in behavioural science.
Waterloo course calendar · PSYCH101- PSYCH 101RIntroductory Psychology0.5 units
Survey basic concepts and research methods in behavioural science.
Waterloo course calendar · PSYCH101R
1B7 listed
Waterloo. HEALTH 107 meets the Undergraduate Communication Requirement.
- BIOL 201Human Anatomy0.5 units
Explore the anatomy and function of human organ systems in lectures and labs.
Waterloo course calendar · BIOL201 - BIOL 239Genetics0.5 units
Use pedigrees, breeding data and DNA sequences to study inheritance and gene function.
Waterloo course calendar · BIOL239 - CHEM 123General Chemistry 20.5 units
Study solutions, equilibria, acids and bases, electrochemistry and reaction rates.
Waterloo course calendar · CHEM123 - CHEM 123LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory 20.25 units
Extend introductory chemistry lab skills with more attention to experimental design.
Waterloo course calendar · CHEM123L - HEALTH 107Sociology of Activity, Health, and Well-Being0.5 units
Examine how society and culture shape activity, health and well-being.
Waterloo course calendar · HEALTH107 - HLTH 204Quantitative Approaches to Health Science0.5 units
Use statistics software to summarize and interpret health research data.
Waterloo course calendar · HLTH204 - KIN 146Introduction to Human Nutrition0.5 units
Study nutrients, diet assessment and how nutrition needs vary by life stage.
Waterloo course calendar · KIN146
2A8 listed
Waterloo.
- BIOL 240Fundamentals of Microbiology0.5 units
Study how bacteria and archaea grow, function, reproduce and are classified.
Waterloo course calendar · BIOL240 - BIOL 240LMicrobiology Laboratory0.25 units
Investigate microbiology concepts through experiments linked to BIOL 240.
Waterloo course calendar · BIOL240L - BIOL 273Principles of Human Physiology 10.5 units
Study nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory and immune system function.
Waterloo course calendar · BIOL273 - CHEM 237Introductory Biochemistry0.5 units
Explore the chemistry of biological molecules, proteins and enzymes.
Waterloo course calendar · CHEM237 - CHEM 266Basic Organic Chemistry 10.5 units
Study the structure, reactions and stereochemistry of organic compounds.
Waterloo course calendar · CHEM266 - CHEM 266LOrganic Chemistry Laboratory0.25 units
Apply topics from CHEM 266 in laboratory experiments.
Waterloo course calendar · CHEM266L 
MEDSCI 200Learning Strategies for Pre-Professional Programs0.25 unitsPractise study planning, memory, note-taking and active review for professional study.
Waterloo course calendar · MEDSCI200- MEDSCI 202Communication for Health Professions 10.5 units
Assess health research methods and evidence, then synthesize findings in writing.
Waterloo course calendar · MEDSCI202
2B6 listed
Waterloo. St. George’s University assesses this term. Progression also requires the preclinical comprehensive sciences examination.
- MEDSCI 203Communication for Health Professions 20.5 units
Practise editing and writing for academic and professional health settings.
Waterloo course calendar · MEDSCI203 - MEDSCI 250Human Physiology0.5 units
Connect human organ system function to clinical cases and discussions.
Waterloo course calendar · MEDSCI250 - MEDSCI 260Human Anatomy0.5 units
Study gross anatomy, development, tissues and imaging across body systems.
Waterloo course calendar · MEDSCI260 - MEDSCI 270Biochemistry0.5 units
Study biological molecules and pathways that produce and use cellular energy.
Waterloo course calendar · MEDSCI270 - MEDSCI 280Introduction to Psychopathology0.5 units
Use clinical cases to study major psychiatric disorders and their treatment.
Waterloo course calendar · MEDSCI280 - MEDSCI 290Molecular Biology0.5 units
Study how genetic information is stored, expressed and investigated in the lab.
Waterloo course calendar · MEDSCI290
3A1 listed
St. George’s University.
- MEDSCI 300Basic Principles of Medicine 12.5 units
Begin the MD with medical foundations and the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal systems.
Waterloo course calendar · MEDSCI300
3B1 listed
St. George’s University.
- MEDSCI 350Basic Principles of Medicine 22.5 units
Study endocrine, reproductive, digestive and nervous systems and behavioural science.
Waterloo course calendar · MEDSCI350
4A1 listed
St. George’s University.
- MEDSCI 420Basic Principles of Medicine 31 units
Study medical ethics, microbiology, immunology, public health and patient relationships.
Waterloo course calendar · MEDSCI420
4B1 listed
St. George’s University.
MEDSCI 400Principles of Clinical Medicine 13 unitsBuild clinical medicine foundations through systems-based study.
Waterloo course calendar · MEDSCI400
4C1 listed
St. George’s University.
- MEDSCI 450Principles of Clinical Medicine 22.5 units
Apply basic sciences to clinical cases across organ systems before clinical training.
Waterloo course calendar · MEDSCI450
Elective choices
- Choose one of PSYCH 101 or PSYCH 101R in 1A. The degree cannot be combined with a major, minor or option.
Study routes
St. George’s University selects students first. Its five-year track has separate preparation and Waterloo-degree eligibility.
- Six-year pathway from secondary school
Study locations
- Clinical locations
- Core rotations are delivered through affiliated sites. Canadian rotations are electives.St. George’s University September 2027 Waterloo pathway and admission requirements
ReferencesWaterloo Honours Bachelor of Medical Sciences programme calendarWaterloo Medical Sciences and St. George’s University MD application and study routeWaterloo Bachelor of Medical Sciences academic standing regulationsSt. George’s University September 2027 Waterloo pathway and admission requirementsSt. George’s University clinical training sites and elective rotation scope
Careers
Career examples
Physician
Scope and qualifications
The MD is awarded by St. George’s University. Canadian residency applications follow international medical graduate eligibility and provincial licensing rules.
Medical training and the route to postgraduate residency.
Costs
Published tuition
Tuition is paid to St. George’s University in USD.
- Per Waterloo preclinical term
- US$23,392
St. George’s University sets and collects the tuition for the two Waterloo years. The published preclinical rate does not specify a cohort or include the later MD stages.
St. George’s University publishes separate basic sciences and clinical tuition and administrative fees.
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