Canada
Undergraduate entry requirements for students from Canada.
Applicants from Canada are admitted to the University of Edinburgh with a range of national qualifications, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A Levels.
Typical entry requirements for Canadian applicants are:
All subjects except the MBChB Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
By region
Ontario
Secondary School Diploma with six grade 12 courses at 80% (a minimum of four 4U and two 4M courses is required) with 85% in required subjects, for all degree programmes in Science/Engineering/Medical Sciences.
For Biomedical Sciences & Medical Sciences, Secondary School Diploma with six grade 12 courses to include Biology and Chemistry at 85% and the remainder at 80% (minimum of four 4U and two 4M courses required).
For all degree programmes in the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, the Secondary School Diploma with six 4M/U courses at 80% (with no more than two 4M courses).
Quebec
Diplome D'Etudes Collegiales [DEC] / Diploma of Collegial Studies [DCS] - Overall average of 85% for all degree programmes in Science/Engineering/Medical Sciences.
For Biomedical Sciences & Medical Sciences, five grade 12 courses, including Biology and Chemistry; three at 80% and Biology and Chemistry at 85%.
For all degree programmes in the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, an overall average of 75% in the Diplome D'Etudes Collegiales.
Alberta
High School Diploma with five Grade 12 subjects at 80%, with 85% in required subjects for all degree programmes in Science/Engineering/Medical Sciences.
For Biomedical Sciences & Medical Sciences, five grade 12 courses, including Biology and Chemistry; three at 80% and Biology and Chemistry at 85%.
For all degree programmes in the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, High School Diploma with five Grade 12 subjects at 80%.
British Columbia
Certificate of Graduation with five Grade 12 subjects at 80%, with 85% in required subjects for all degree programmes in Science/Engineering/Medical Sciences. Where Maths is a required subject this must be Calculus.
For Biomedical Sciences & Medical Sciences, five grade 12 courses, including Biology and Chemistry; three at 80% and Biology and Chemistry at 85%.
For all degree programmes in the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, the Certificate of Graduation with at least five suitable Grade 12 Subjects at 80%.
Manitoba
For all degree programmes in the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, High School Graduation Diploma with at least five 40S courses at 80%.
For all degree programmes in the College of Science and Engineering, High School Graduation Diploma with at least five 40S courses at 80%, to include required subjects, or 85% where we require a grade A at SQA Higher.
For Biomedical Sciences & Medical Sciences, five grade 12 courses, including Biology and Chemistry; three at 80% and Biology and Chemistry at 85%.
Nova Scotia
For all degree programmes in the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, High School Diploma with at least five grade 12 subjects at 80%.
For all degree programmes in the College of Science and Engineering, High School Diploma with at least five grade 12 subjects at 80%, to include required subjects, or 85% where we require a grade A at SQA Higher.
For Biomedical Sciences & Medical Sciences, five grade 12 courses, including Biology and Chemistry; three at 80% and Biology and Chemistry at 85%.
Saskatchewan - College of Science and Engineering
Grade XII Standing/Division IV Standing (Secondary School Diploma) with a minimum of 80% in five Grade 12 subjects, to include required subjects, or 85% where we require a grade A in at SQA Higher. Achieve 70% in Grade 12 English Language in the final certificate.
Yokon Territories
Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma with a minimum of B/80% in five Grade 12 subjects to include required subjects, or A/85% where we require a grade A at SQA higher. Achieve 70% in Grade 12 English Language in the final certificate.
Additional College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences information
Please refer to the College's website for further information on entry requirements.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
MBChB Medicine
Entry from High School (MBChB)
Minimum entrance requirements:
85% overall in Year 12 with higher grades in 3 specified subjects, to include Chemistry and two other sciences (Biology, Mathematics or Physics).
We do not require applicants to take an English language test in IELTS/TOEFL/Pearson/etc if they achieve the minimum 85% from their Standard XII examinations.
Applicants offering GCE A levels or the International Baccalaureate will be considered and must meet the minimum entry requirements for these qualifications.
Applicants must also take the UCAT.
Graduate Entry (MBChB)
Please see our Postgraduate entry requirements for information on graduate entry to Medicine (MBChB).
Postgraduate entry requirements - Canada
Veterinary Medicine
High School Applicants
High School Diploma students will be considered provided very high marks have been achieved in grade 12 courses including Chemistry, Biology and Maths/Physics. Specific requirements will vary depending upon the State. We usually look for 85% in both Chemistry and Biology with 80% in Maths/Physics.
Graduate Applicants
Please refer to the School’s website for further information about graduate and pre-vet applications
The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Further guidance on academic entry requirements
Each course may have further specific entry requirements. All applicants must meet these requirements. Staff in the Admissions Offices will be able to provide further guidance.
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English Language requirements
All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of English language competency, regardless of their nationality or country of residence. These requirements are listed by programme.
Specific English language requirement by programme
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Edinburgh Global's representatives for Canada are Rachael Parsons, Aly Stewart, Hillary Cementina and Mikaela Spencer.
You can contact us for advice and support by emailing: futurestudents@ed.ac.uk
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There are around 1875 students from North America currently studying at the University of Edinburgh.