Medical schools in Alberta at a glance
All two medical schools in Alberta are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine | MD | Direct to the school | 1967 | 514 | 3.85 | $16,063[1] | $16,063 | 150 | n/a | n/a |
| University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry | MD | Direct to the school | 1913 | 512 | 3.92 | $14,754[1] | $14,754 | 162 | 3 | n/a |
- Canadian tuition is in Canadian dollars (CAD), at the rate each school publishes for provincial residents.
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What medical schools in Alberta look for
Median MCAT across Alberta runs from 512 at University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry to 514 at University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine. 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 3.85 and 3.92 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.
For residents, tuition starts at $14,754 at University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and reaches $16,063 at University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine. Medical school tuition across the US and Canada puts those numbers in context.
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.
Between them these programs read about 6,353 applications a year for roughly 312 seats, near enough 20 applications per place. Those totals double-count anyone applying to more than one school, so treat the ratio as a measure of how much reading each committee does rather than as your odds. It is the reason a screening score matters before anyone reads a word of your essays.
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University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Competitiveness: 5.2/10
Founded in 1913, the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry is a leading public institution in health education and research. Located in Edmonton, the faculty is known for its innovative programs, world-class facilities, and a strong focus on community impact. Here, students don’t just learn—they shape the future of healthcare.
Median GPA
3.92
Median MCAT
UNKNOWN
Location
Edmonton
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$14,754
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,754
Class Size
162
Total Applicants
4,319
Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
Interview Format
Combination of Traditional and MMI
Address
2-100E, 11405 87 Ave NW, AB T6G 1C9
University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 3.4/10
Founded in 1967, the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine is a leading public institution known for innovation, research, and hands-on learning. Located in Calgary, Alberta, it empowers students to tackle real-world health challenges and shape the future of healthcare with a focus on collaboration and impact.
Median GPA
3.85
Median MCAT
512
Location
Calgary
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$16.063
Out-of-State Tuition
$16.063
Class Size
150
Total Applicants
2,034
Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
Interview Format
mmi and Group tasks
Address
3330 Hospital Drive NW, AB T2N 4N1
Common questions about medical schools in Alberta
How many medical schools are in Alberta?
Two medical schools. 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 Alberta?
Median MCAT runs from 512 to 514, so a score at or above 514 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 Alberta?
Medians land between 3.85 and 3.92. 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.
How much does medical school cost in Alberta?
In-state tuition runs from $14,754 a year at University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry to $16,063 at University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine, before living costs. Tuition across the US and Canada sets those against the national range.
Which Alberta medical school is easiest to get into?
By median MCAT, University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry admits at the lowest score of the group at 512. 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 Alberta?
Schools here report roughly 6,353 applications against about 312 seats, which works out near one place for every 20 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 Alberta medical schools use?
A direct application to two. The table above lists it per school, so you can group your list by service before you start writing.
Are there DO schools in Alberta?
No. Every program in Alberta 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 Alberta with a low GPA?
It happens, and the MCAT is usually what carries it. With medians between 3.85 and 3.92, 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 Alberta?
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: British Columbia, Canada, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, 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 Alberta 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 Alberta? The medical school hub lists every state and province with a program.