Best Pre Med Majors in CANADA

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You may have heard that physics, humanities and math majors have the highest rates of acceptance into medical school. While this certainly is true in the US, this data doesn't necessarily apply here in Canada. In this video, I will be discussing why this discrepancy may exist, as well as my opinion on the best pre med programs in Canada!
Enjoy :)
🕒 Timestamps 🕒
0:00 Intro & Outline
1:56 What makes a good pre-med major?
5:07 Best pre med majors (according to US data)
6:08 Why US data doesn't apply in Canada
8:42 Top 3 pre-med programs in Canada (in my opinion)
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📚References
1. www.aamc.org/data-reports/stu...
2. bhsc.mcmaster.ca/current-stud...
3. www.schulich.uwo.ca/bmsc/curr...
4. meds.queensu.ca/academics/quarms
5. mdprogram.mcmaster.ca/md-prog...
6. applymd.utoronto.ca/admission...
7. meds.queensu.ca/academics/und...
8. mdprogram.med.ubc.ca/admissio...
9. medicine.dal.ca/departments/c...
10. www.nosm.ca/education/md-prog...
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[@thenoodleking]

As someone who is a bit later in life and considering a big career change, this is fantastic information to help with decision making.

[@lemonsoap5741]

I think everbodies first pick is biomedical science - however, if you go through 4 years doing a biomed-sci undergrad and then DON'T get accepted into medical school, you're not really all that employable with just a biomed undergrad. Personally, I find that choosing something a little less niche like nursing sci, life sci, etc. can be more beneficial. (nursing is usually offered through colleges in partnerships with universities *however* some universities offer a straight up nursing degree, such as TMU or Brock)

[@apka750]

Great video!! Thanks; please do a video on Western Med sci program please!

[@user-zr5fw1vp5q]

Thank you so much for helping Really the video is very very interesting. Understood everything easily

[@archilimiminoshvili8462]

Great video! Very interesting and informative! What is your opinion about the Residency? Does Canadian Sonography education (and license) help IMG to get a medical residency in Canada or USA? Thanks

[@marcoayoub3931]

Hey! Loved your video! Do you know anything about Western Scholar's Electives?

[@muscc_musicsound]

What a great video! Thanks, Dr. Chai

[@DarrenChaiMD]

Glad it was helpful!

[@omarafzalzada9234]

Awesome video! Can I ask where you got that Polo shirt from?

[@fariahsandhu7016]

Hi, Thanks for the video. I was wondering if it would be possible for you to post a video on studying techniques and how you studied in undergrad/med. Thanks!

[@DarrenChaiMD]

Great suggestion, will keep it in mind!

[@hassupreme-editz]

Hi Darren, Are PreMeds in McMaster Valuable......... so howww?

[@SuperMan-rb9qt]

what would you recommend mac life sci or queens life sci or ottawa health sci?

[@pramodpillai6636]

Thanks for this video. Very helpful. The QuARMS program criteria appears to be only for black and indigenous with 10 seats. Queens has a health science program and we I have to choose between Queens Health Science and Western Biomedical BMSc, what is your opinion on the best premed program.

[@DarrenChaiMD]

Great question man! Honestly most basic science programs in Ontario are pretty standard so I would go primarily based on other factors like cost, location, etc. That being said I like that western has actual published data on where their grads end up going which is part of the why I went to western and would recommend western all else being equal!

[@pramodpillai6636]

@@DarrenChaiMD thanks

[@parsa4511]

Next year I will be going into laurier health science. Not sure if I made the wrong decision by going to that school for that program but I heard alot of great stuff about the program and I heard a lot of there students also get into med school

[@singtweetypie]

You made a great choice Parsa. My daughter absolutely loved the program, and the school. She had so many unique opportunities to get involved with the student union, faculty associations, research, etc. She just graduated med school this year and she has five other friends that took the program at Laurier that are in either in med school or graduated med school in Canada. Not everyone in the program wanted to be doctors. One of her friends went on to get a Masters at U of T and now has an amazing job with the government in public healthcare. You are going to love Laurier!

[@arxisnipez132]

Hi, Thanks for the video. I'm currently deciding between Medical Sciences and Health Sciences at Western and I honestly don't know which one will be better for me. What is your opinion on both programs and is the workload for med sci manageable?

[@DarrenChaiMD]

Hey ArXi! I think it would be worth talking to someone in health sci about this question but from what I remember in health sci you might have to use more of your elective space to fulfill all the pre req courses for medical school whereas they’re built into Med sci. I’d look at the courses included in both programs and compare them to uOttawa med’s pre req courses as well as UBCs to see if it lines up!

[@arxisnipez132]

@@DarrenChaiMD I'll sure do that. Thank You!

[@cryptonutnut5481]

starting my 2nd year queens bac health science. i am just wondering which would be the best bachelors degree to get into med school and also once done if you do not get in, which is best to start working if you wish. Now sure you can do much with health any feedback would be great. i am actually trying to see to change to another program, not sure i will make the right move.

[@lavanyachitiyala]

Hi Darren, What do you think about UofOttawa Health Sci program for getting into Med school?

[@nafisakazi-kw6mu]

Hello! Im going to study biochemistry for undergrads and i wanna apply to med school. Im gonna study at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Could you plz tell if its a good pre med major? Thank you Or like i should go for pharamcy and then med. Im actually kinda confused.

[@francisca_.]

Do you know what the job opportunities are with a medical science degree?

[@Kimberly-wu2hb]

Is biomedical science a good program for helping with MCat and getting into med school

[@talhayuksel3749]

Hey Darren, great video. I am currently debating McMaster Life Sci vs Western Med Sci. Could you make a video or give a quick reply comparing the programs?

[@noorr15]

Hi! I am debating between Mac life sci and western Med Sci as well. Have you chosen which one yet?

[@talhayuksel3749]

@@noorr15 Yes, I will be going to life sci as the courses offered there interest me more. Also, next year, the Biochem specialization will move to the faculty of health science. But do your own research and see which one interests you the most!

[@noorr15]

@@talhayuksel3749 That's so great! Im so happy for you :) What do you mean by moving to the faculty of health science? I've done so much research but I still can't decide. I was thinking of going to Mac life sci in the fall and possibly transferring to Mac Health Sci somehow? im really not sure yet

[@talhayuksel3749]

@@noorr15 So there is the faculty of health science and then the health science program within the faculty. Biochem spec is moving to the health science faculty from science faculty because they are taking the same courses anyways.

[@noorr15]

@@talhayuksel3749 ohhh okay, that makes sense. I'm honestly super stressed, I have no idea what to do.

[@angeleschacon9494]

hi! I discovered your channel recently because I have moved to Canada this year. I want to study medicine here but I am lost in the courses and diplomas that I need to apply to the medical career in Montreal

[@Panoti_tv]

angela I am facing same situation . Help me out if you get to know something

[@viditpatel1211]

Do u have any research experience?? I am at laurentian university, Sudbury can i get to mc med ?

[@litaz4378]

Helpful channel

[@yashoperumal2706]

Hi Daren my son gr 11 he took math physics and chemistry now he Chang his Ming he doesn’t not like coding so wants to medicine he switches to biology now my question isdoeshe study physics chemistry biology eng and one more is this good en to o apply either life science or path to medical please help

[@Tia_tki]

So if we go into queen university for undergrad after 2years we will switch to queen’s medical school without any mcat??

[@user-zp5pq1ps8i]

What about the Queen's health sciences?

[@saharnoori1710]

Is it better to to do a co-op program at UTSC as pre-med or a normal program? Does co-op negatively affect my chances of getting into a prestigious medical school? BTW, I am an international student.

[@hoangyenle2873]

Is the 4 year Queens health sciences program just as good? I was told that the QUARMS program is reserved for black and indigenous students.

[@ChiefComplaintX]

It is affirmative action indeed. He missed that info! But then again in this age, if a person with a dong can identify as a woman im sure you can identify as whatever you want. 😉 Goodluck mate!

[@pramodpillai6636]

Which program do you recommend for medicine at western? BMSc or health science program?

[@DarrenChaiMD]

Either will work! I personally did BMSc :)

[@souhilaalkirk2166]

Is the data for medical school the same for dental school

[@hetalkhamar2367]

What if someone gets rejected from all three of em, what's the 4th and 5th best pre med major? Mac life sci/uoft life sci?

[@Anonymous_7387]

I have same question, did you get any answer or maybe ur own experience??

[@sheloveschimmy5999]

What are other careers options other than being a pharmacist/doctor/dentist is there for a medical science degree?

[@minananananan1842]

Research, consulting, teaching, rehab medicine, public health, and much more

[@varyakataria1252]

would you recommend western medical science over more competitive programs like mcgill or uoft life science?

[@LeylaSpennato]

currently choosing between western med sci and McGill 😫😫

[@varyakataria1252]

@@LeylaSpennato i just chose mcgill but godspeed homie

[@Anonymous_7387]

@@lilianwang649 can you tell more about uoft, I mean why are you saying this?

[@reliancenetwork54]

@@LeylaSpennato Please advise which one you chose? I got admitted to both and trying to select.

[@reliancenetwork54]

@@varyakataria1252 Which program in McGill? Biological, Biomedical and Life Sciences?

[@thorboy3882]

Hi, so I want to do my undergrad from Canada and later on do my medicine from Canada itself. Would u please recommend to me the best courses which would help me on this path. Pls help as I'm an international student .

[@Panoti_tv]

i wanted to ask same question

[@NickG-ry6qh]

I think this video just shows some of the major flaws with the medical school system in canada. Students tend to take easier courses who want to go into medicine. It definitely places those who take harder courses or go to harder schools at a disadvantage. In addition did you really not want to go into engineering because of 6 courses or because it was actually challenging? From what I’ve heard engineering can be incredibly difficult to get 3.9 GPA and likely more challenging than all the programs you listed.

[@silasollegario]

UCalgary does not require the med students to have a major… so a 2 year program in Undergrad is possible… followed by a 3y medical school.

[@wini95]

Hello can you please explain this a little bit more to me??

[@drfifteenmd7561]

Crazy

[@realalbertan]

... my team mate did this and swam Varsity the whole way... We had quite a few alumni that did med school... different routes for each tho...

[@abhishekhm1976]

thank you!

[@AnirejuoritseOlowu-rv7cv]

Thanks

[@DarrenChaiMD]

No problem

[@peepeepoopoo.5502]

i’m in Electrical engineering and I have a 3.0 what are my chances lol.

[@mortadamagsoosi5163]

Hello, Thanks for the video. Right now I am unsure whether to go to western med sci or try to go to a easier undergrad at a different university like brock health sci. Do you think I should go for Brock for higher GPA and more free time or should I still go for the more study intensive western med sci program?

[@orlin3673]

I know a lot of people in that situation! What did you end up choosing?

[@mortadamagsoosi5163]

@@orlin3673 I ended up choosing brock so i can aim for a higher GPA. I did not wanna have to worry about grades while doing extracircculars and volunteering.

[@orlin3673]

@@mortadamagsoosi5163 good choice! That makes sense. Were you offered any scholarships for the med sci program? Are you also doing the med plus with it?

[@mortadamagsoosi5163]

@@orlin3673 Sorry for the late reply. I was able to earn a 16,000$ scholarship. Unfortunatly I missed out on med plus so I'm thinking of starting it second year.

[@orlin3673]

@@mortadamagsoosi5163 No worries! Congrats on your scholarship! Were you selected by your school for the scholarship or was it purely based on grades? Good luck getting the med plus second year!

[@TheMrSSS]

First

[@js3098]

Please get your facts straight. Canadian med schools have a ~20% overall acceptance rate. Chances are lower in Canada than the US but don’t exaggerate the disparity between the 2 countries to make your point.

[@cryptonutnut5481]

how is queens health science 4 year program....does that help get into med school

[@ames0420]

hey i know this is super late but i’m at queens for life sci and have taken some health sci courses and know so many ppl in the program and it’s pretty much made for people who want to go to med school!! GPA is way easier to maintain in comparison to life sci here at least and it’s really group based so it’s super helpful that you’re allows surrounded by people with the same goal

[@loliklola157]

@@ames0420 but they are only ending up accepting 10 students so what is happening to rest of the students? are they waiting for next year? If that's the case, it does cost a looott

[@exoticturtle0512]

@@loliklola157 that’s QuARMS (I believe it’s solely for aboriginals and visible minorities) with 10 spots. Queens Health Sci is another really competitive program with ~170 spots per year

[@eysha170]

Please suggest best pre med programs in Ontario.

[@DarrenChaiMD]

All the programs in this video are actually Ontario programs!!

[@SuzieQ90]

Total off topic but You're cute!