How hard is it to get into medical school in Ontario?
The six Ontario schools reporting both numbers took 25,160 applications for 979 seats, about 26 applications for every place. Western University Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry has the shortest odds of the group at 14 applications per seat.
| School | Applications | Class size | Applications per seat | Share who enrol | Median MCAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western University Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry | 2,415 | 171 | 14 | 7.1% | n/a |
| University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine | 4,319 | 259 | 17 | 6.0% | n/a |
| Northern Ontario School of Medicine | 1,975 | 69 | 29 | 3.5% | 510 |
| McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine | 5,868 | 205 | 29 | 3.5% | 513 |
| University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine | 4,802 | 166 | 29 | 3.5% | 510 |
| Queen's University School of Medicine | 5,781 | 109 | 53 | 1.9% | 511 |
Share who enrol is the class divided by the applications, so it sits below a school's acceptance rate, because schools admit more people than take up a place. It is the closest figure the published numbers support.
These are the odds across everyone who applied, so a score at or above a school's median shortens them considerably. The schools that admit at the lowest medians nationally and your own chances of getting in both go further into it.
Medical schools in Ontario at a glance
All six medical schools in Ontario are below, with median MCAT and GPA, tuition in and out of state, class size and the share of applicants who reach interview. Each figure is the most recent one the school has published.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine | MD | OMSAS | 1965 | 513 | 3.87 | $26,127[1] | $95,997 | 205 | n/a | n/a |
| Queen's University School of Medicine | MD | OMSAS | 1854 | 511 | 3.81 | $27,483[1] | $27,483 | 109 | n/a | n/a |
| University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine | MD | OMSAS | 1965 | 510 | 3.94 | $28,500[1] | $28,500 | 166 | n/a | n/a |
| Northern Ontario School of Medicine | MD | OMSAS | 2005 | 510 | 3.82 | $15,501[1] | $15,501 | 69 | 7 | n/a |
| University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine | MD | OMSAS | 1843 | n/a | 3.96 | $25,660[1] | n/a | 259 | 3 | n/a |
| Western University Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry | MD | OMSAS | 1881 | n/a | 3.87 | $27,358[1] | $27,358 | 171 | 6 | 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 Ontario look for
Median MCAT across Ontario runs from 510 at University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine to 513 at McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote 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 3.81 and 3.96 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 $15,501 at Northern Ontario School of Medicine and reaches $28,500 at University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine. Medical school tuition across the US and Canada puts those numbers in context.
Every school here takes its application through OMSAS, so one submission reaches all six.
Secondaries are the next hurdle after the primary. The three schools here we hold prompts for ask 16 essays between them, from 3 up to 7 at Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Our secondary prompt database carries the wording of every one for the 2026-27 cycle, so you can draft before they arrive.
Between them these programs read about 25,160 applications a year for roughly 979 seats, near enough 26 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 Toronto Faculty of Medicine
Competitiveness: 9.0/10
Founded in 1843, the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine is a public institution known for pioneering research and global impact. Located in a dynamic city, it offers students unparalleled opportunities to innovate and lead in the future of healthcare.
Median GPA
3.96
Median MCAT
Location
Toronto
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$25,660
Out-of-State Tuition
Class Size
259
Total Applicants
4,319
Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
Interview Format
MPI, vMPI
Address
1 King's College Circle, M5S 1A8
Queen's University School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 5.0/10
Founded in 1854, Queen’s University School of Medicine is a public institution in Kingston, Ontario, known for blending tradition with innovation. With a focus on hands-on learning, global health, and leadership, it prepares students to excel in medicine and make a global impact.
Median GPA
3.81
Median MCAT
511
Location
Kingston
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$27,483
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,483
Class Size
109
Total Applicants
5,781
Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
Interview Format
8-minute MMI
Address
Faculty of Health Sciences, K7L 3N6
McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 4.9/10
Founded in 1965, McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine is a public institution in Hamilton, Ontario, known for its innovative, problem-based learning approach. With a focus on research and community health, it prepares students to lead and make a global impact in healthcare.
Median GPA
3.87
Median MCAT
513
Location
Hamilton
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$26,127
Out-of-State Tuition
$95,997
Class Size
205
Total Applicants
5.868
Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
Interview Format
MMI
Address
1280 Main Street, L8S 4L8
University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine
Competitiveness: 3.8/10
Founded in 1965, the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine is a public institution in Canada’s capital. Known for its bilingual environment, cutting-edge research, and focus on global health, it prepares students to lead and innovate in the medical field.
Median GPA
3.94
Median MCAT
510
Location
Ottawa
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$28,500
Out-of-State Tuition
$28,500
Class Size
166
Total Applicants
4,802
Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
Interview Format
Traditional, panel format
Address
451 Smyth Road, K1H 8M5
Western University Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry
Competitiveness: 3.0/10
Founded in 1881, Western University Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is a public institution in London, Ontario. Known for its innovation and research-driven programs in medicine, dentistry, and medical sciences, Schulich prepares students to lead and make a global impact in healthcare.
Median GPA
3.87
Median MCAT
UNKNOWN
Location
London
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$27,358
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,358
Class Size
171
Total Applicants
2,415
Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
Interview Format
Traditional 45-min Interview with 3 Person Panel
Address
1151 Richmond Street, N6A 5C1
Northern Ontario School of Medicine
Competitiveness: 2.7/10
Founded in 2005, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is a public institution focused on addressing healthcare gaps in northern Ontario. With campuses in Sudbury and Thunder Bay, NOSM offers hands-on learning and a unique curriculum that prepares students to serve rural and remote communities.
Median GPA
3.82
Median MCAT
510
Location
Sudbury
Degree
MD
In-State Tuition
$15,501
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,501
Class Size
69
Total Applicants
1,975
Secondaries Required
Interview Rate
Interview Format
MMI
Address
935 Ramsey Lake Road, P3E 2C6
Common questions about medical schools in Ontario
How many medical schools are in Ontario?
Six 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 Ontario?
Median MCAT runs from 510 to 513, so a score at or above 511 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 Ontario?
Medians land between 3.81 and 3.96. 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 Ontario?
In-state tuition runs from $15,501 a year at Northern Ontario School of Medicine to $28,500 at University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, before living costs. Tuition across the US and Canada sets those against the national range.
Which Ontario medical school is easiest to get into?
By median MCAT, University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine admits at the lowest score of the group at 510. 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 Ontario?
Schools here report roughly 25,160 applications against about 979 seats, which works out near one place for every 26 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 Ontario medical schools use?
Omsas for six. The table above lists it per school, so you can group your list by service before you start writing.
What secondary essays do Ontario medical schools ask for?
Across the three we hold prompts for, 16 in total, ranging from 3 to 7 at Northern Ontario School of Medicine. Secondaries arrive within days of a verified application and the turnaround runs to about two weeks, so prewriting is the difference between a considered essay and a rushed one. Our secondary prompt database carries the wording of every one for the 2026-27 cycle.
Are there DO schools in Ontario?
No. Every program in Ontario 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 Ontario with a low GPA?
It happens, and the MCAT is usually what carries it. With medians between 3.81 and 3.96, 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 Ontario?
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, Nova Scotia, 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 Ontario 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 Ontario? The medical school hub lists every state and province with a program.