Admissions
Admissions
The Doctor of Medicine (MD), Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME) Program at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine is a three-year MD program designed to equip students with the necessary skills and flexibility to pursue any specialty within the vast field of medicine.
The medical school is spread across three locations – the main campus in Hamilton, along with regional campuses; Niagara Regional Campus (NRC) and the Waterloo Regional Campus (WRC). Currently, the program admits 217 students annually, distributed as 153 to the Hamilton Campus, and 32 each to the regional campuses.
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McMaster’s MD program selects candidates who demonstrate the potential to become Canada’s future healthcare leaders.
Learn more about additional UGME Program Admission Options:
- Black Equity Stream (BESt)
- Facilitated Indigenous Admissions Program (FIAP)
- Canadian Armed Forces (MMTP)
- MD/PhD
- International Applicants
Preparing to apply? To ensure your application remains competitive throughout the entire application process.
Learn more about the Academic Requirements:
- Minimum Education Requirement
- Minimum GPA Requirement
- MCAT® CARS Score
- Casper
The MD Program has 217 seats available for exceptional qualified applicants.
To ensure you have a completed application, click here to view:
- Application Cycle Timeline
- Application Overview
- Ontario Medical School Application System (OMSAS)
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Congratulations on submitting your application! What happens next?
Click here to learn more about:
- Selection Formulae
- Geographical Status
- Multiple Mini Interview (MMI)
- Offers of Admission
- Class Statistics
There are many concerns about funding medical education.
Outlined on this page are:
- Tuition and Supplemental Fees
- Financial Assistance for MD Applicants
- Financial Aids
For any questions you have about the MD Program, we encourage you to check out this page!
