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Guidelines On How To Study Medicine In Canada For International Stu by ujonah12: 9:58am On Dec 30, 2018
Here’s a fun fact: Medicine and surgery remain some of most competitive courses to gain University admission acceptance universally. But do you how to study medicine in Canada as a foreign student? Typically the course duration in Canada is 3-5 years depending on your prior qualification.Above all tuition fees in Canadian universities are cheaper and affordable.
Students who undertake these courses must have very high academic achievements or be intellectually sharp to succeed. Before you apply it is important to note that the process can be both daunting or quite easy depending on how you approach it. In order to approach the process positively, endeavor to gather as much information of about the school, and apply as early as possible. Be ready to meet these deadlines and pay the necessary fees in time. If you follow these basic tips, you are more likely to have fun in the process and be mentally prepare for your destination.

Take TOEFL, IELTS, CAEL or MELAB assessment tests
The Test of English as a Foreign Language also referred to as TOEFL is a pre-test designed specially for students from non-English speaking countries whose intention is to study in Canada and other English-speaking countries around the world. This tests a student’s proficiency in the English language on a scored on a scale of 100. It is designed to tests students strength in reading, writing, listening and speaking of English language and is valid for for a period of 2 years. The International English Language Testing System; IELTS is another test managed by the British Council, Cambridge English Assessment and the International English Language testing system; Australia. MELAB; “Michigan English language Assessment Battery” is also a test that measures student candidates competence in understanding, writing and speaking of English. The CAEL; Canadian Academic English Language Assessment is also designed to test students’ strength in writing, speaking, Understanding and listening of the English language.
All these different tests are aimed at evaluating the applicant’s proficiency in understanding, writing, reading, and speaking of the English language. It is one of such basic requirements for international students who come from non-English speaking countries of the world. This is primarily the first step to acknowledge as you prepare to to study medicine in Canada as an foreign student.
Medical College Admission Test
The Medical College Admission Test is a standardized test generally accepted among schools in Canada, United States, Australia,, the Caribbean islands and 15 other nations. Prospective medical students take this particular test. With this tests students are being measured on their critical thinking problems, problem-solving, verbal reasoning and basic scientific knowledge; including physical and biological sciences. Usually computer based this test has a validity period of 2-3 years depending on applicants school choice. Some may allow 3 years validity while others do not.


Academic requirements & Transcripts
It is important for prospective students to have their academic certificates and transcripts ready, which makes the application process for medical schools a lot more easier and faster. For applicants with previous qualifications in Biology or related courses, a consideration can be made to cut down the program duration from 4years to spend 3 years. This is the general practice by most schools that believe that students with such background deserve a waiver. As indicated earlier, a student’s academic transcripts showing the students’ performance in their former school attended is an important piece of information, when applying for acceptance into several institutions of higher learning.

IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
A valid International Passport
Your international passport must have a validity of at least six months at the time of entry into Canada; subject to renewal in sixty days before the actual expiration date if its expires within the period of your stay.

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http://www.studyabroad365.com/comprehensive-guidelines-on-how-to-study-medicine-in-canada-for-international-students/
Re: Guidelines On How To Study Medicine In Canada For International Stu by Cigo1(m): 2:47pm On Dec 30, 2018
Nice one.
Re: Guidelines On How To Study Medicine In Canada For International Stu by Nobody: 8:55pm On Dec 30, 2018
Boss what about scholarship?

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