Medical schools in Nova Scotia at a glance
Nova Scotia has one medical school. It is below, with median MCAT and GPA, tuition in and out of state, class size and the share of applicants who reach interview. Median MCAT figures come from the 2026–27 cycle.
2026–27 cycle data. Last updated 30 August 2026.
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| School | Degree | Apply through | Founded | Median MCAT | Median GPA | In-state tuition | Out-of-state tuition | Class size | Secondary essays | Interview rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine | MD | Direct to the school | 1868 | 507 | 3.8 | n/a | n/a | 132 | 6 | n/a |
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What medical schools in Nova Scotia look for
Median MCAT across Nova Scotia runs from 507. Where your score sits in that spread shapes which of them to apply to, so application, so check it before you build a list. What counts as a good MCAT score sets out the national picture, and the percentile tables show what each scaled score means.
Between 3.80 and 3.80 is where median GPA sits. A GPA below that band is still in the conversation with a strong MCAT, and a single cycle is long enough to raise an MCAT score. If you have already tested, the retake calculator prices what another attempt would take, and the score calculator converts an AAMC practice test into a scaled score.
There is no shared application here. Each school takes its own, so every one on your list is a separate submission with its own deadline.
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Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine
Competitiveness: 3/10
Founded in 1868, Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine is a public institution in Halifax, Nova Scotia, known for innovative research and community-focused programs. With a global outlook and real-world learning, Dalhousie trains healthcare professionals ready to make an impact.
Median GPA
3.8
Median MCAT
507
Location
Halifax
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Class Size
132
US News Ranking (Research)
Unranked
US News Ranking (Primary Care)
Unranked
Total Applicants
1,777
Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
Interview Format
Castper interview
Address
5849 University Ave, B3H 4R2
Common questions about medical schools in Nova Scotia
How many medical schools are in Nova Scotia?
One medical school. Every one is listed in the table above with its median MCAT, median GPA and tuition.
What MCAT score do you need for medical school in Nova Scotia?
Median MCAT runs from 507 to 507, so a score at or above 507 puts you in range at about half of them. A median is the midpoint rather than a cut-off, and roughly half of each admitted class scored below it. What counts as a good MCAT score goes through how to read those numbers, and our guide to raising a score covers how to raise one.
What GPA do you need for medical school in Nova Scotia?
Medians land between 3.80 and 3.80. A GPA under that band is workable when the MCAT is strong, which is the part of the application still open to change once your transcript is fixed.
Which Nova Scotia medical school is easiest to get into?
By median MCAT, Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine admits at the lowest score of the group at 507. That makes it the most forgiving on numbers, though secondaries, interviews and mission fit still decide the outcome. Our secondary prompt database carries the essays each school asks for.
What is the acceptance rate at medical schools in Nova Scotia?
Schools here report roughly 1,777 applications against about 132 seats, which works out near one place for every 13 applications. That is not a per-applicant acceptance rate, because most people apply to fifteen or twenty schools and get counted at each one. Read it as a measure of how crowded each committee's desk is, and as the reason a screening MCAT and GPA come first. Individual schools publish their own rates, and the in-state and out-of-state figures usually differ sharply.
Which application service do Nova Scotia medical schools use?
A direct application to one. The table above lists it per school, so you can group your list by service before you start writing.
Are there DO schools in Nova Scotia?
No. Every program in Nova Scotia awards an MD. Osteopathic programs elsewhere generally admit at lower median scores, so add them to a list built around this state.
Can you get into a medical school in Nova Scotia with a low GPA?
It happens, and the MCAT is usually what carries it. With medians between 3.80 and 3.80, a GPA a few tenths under still gets read when the test score sits at or above the median and the rest of the application is strong. An upward trend across your transcript reads better than a flat average, and a post-bacc or a master's is the standard route when the gap is wider than that. Raising an MCAT score is the faster of the two levers.
When should you apply to medical school in Nova Scotia?
AMCAS opens in May and submitting in the first weeks of June is the strongest position, because most schools review on a rolling basis. Work back from that to pick a test date on the AAMC calendar, leaving room for a retake if the first score comes in short.
Medical schools in other provinces
Every province in Canada with a medical school, on the same figures: Alberta, British Columbia, Canada, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan.
The medical school hub carries all 59, including Northeast, the South, the Midwest, the West.
Where to go next
- Studying for the MCAT now? The live MCAT course runs one cohort at a time with 515+ scorers teaching it.
- Want one-on-one help? MCAT tutors in Nova Scotia are matched on the section costing you points, and our tutoring packages list what each one includes.
- Building an application rather than a score? Medical school admissions coaching covers the list, the essays and the interviews.
- Deciding whether to sit it again? The retake calculator gives you a verdict and a date.
- Just browsing? The free MCAT resources are a good place to start, and our reviews and student score stories show what the jumps look like.
- Looking beyond the medical schools in Nova Scotia? The medical school hub lists every state and province with a program.