Canadian Medical School Applicants

AUC’s global footprint allows eligible Canadian medical students abroad to begin their journey to become a physician on our campus in Sint Maarten or in the U.K.

Why Canadian Pre Med Students Should Apply to AUC

Our internationally recognized program offers a rigorous education model taught by expert faculty, designed to develop an in-depth understanding of different healthcare systems and patient populations which makes it one of the esteemed options for medical schools abroad for Canadian students. Grounded in authentic clinical case-based teaching, AUC’s curriculum embodies a spiral learning approach (study, learn, apply, then repeat), which offers a deeper understanding of content and practice—and mimics how our students will ultimately engage with patients as physicians.

Nearly 12% of AUC’s student body is made up of Canadian students. Applicants can upload their OMSAS application to apply to AUC.

International medical students can study on our campus in Sint Maarten or in the U.K. through our partnership with the University of Lancashire.

Sint Maarten Campus

Preston, U.K. Site

AUC’s Canadian Dollar Exchange Policy

At AUC, we are committed to supporting our students by helping reduce the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on the cost of their education. To provide greater predictability and protection, we’ve introduced a Foreign Exchange (Fx) Ceiling Policy, that places a limit on the exchange rate used when converting your Canadian dollars to U.S. dollars for tuition and fees, helping you plan your educational expenses with confidence.

How It Works

All tuition and fees are billed in U.S. dollars (USD). When payments are made in Canadian dollars (CAD), the Fx Ceiling Policy sets a maximum exchange rate of $1.40 CAD per $1.00 USD.

That means:

If the exchange rate goes above $1.40 CAD for every $1.00 USD, you’ll only pay at the $1.40 rate.
If the rate is below $1.40, you’ll automatically get the lower rate.

This approach helps protect you from sudden increases in exchange rates while allowing you to benefit from positive market changes.

Important Disclosures: Fees Not Included and Account Status

Fees Not Included: The $1.40 exchange rate ceiling applies only to the currency conversion rate. It does not include any additional fees such as bank charges, wire transfer fees, service fees, commissions, or credit card processing fees. Students are responsible for covering these transaction costs.
Account Status: Payments are applied to the oldest outstanding balance first. To remain eligible for this program, students should keep their accounts in good standing. The university reserves the right to remove eligibility for the rate ceiling if a student becomes delinquent on payments.

Exceptional Education. Caring Culture.

450+

MD Graduates from Canada

$90K

USD Scholarships awarded to qualified Applicants who are Canadian citizens*

90%

Five-year cumulative first-time pass rate for the USMLE Step 1 Exam from 2020-2024 Canadian Students**

12%

of our student body is Canadian

*Dual citizens are not eligible. Available to those who apply & qualify.

**First-time pass rate is the number of students passing the USMLE Step 1 exam on the first attempt divided by the number of students whose first attempt was in 2020-2024. In order to sit for the USMLE Step 1 exam students must successfully complete the Medical Sciences curriculum.

Medical School Prerequisites

Biology: 1 year (8 credit hours)
General Chemistry: 1 year (8 credit hours)
Organic Chemistry†: 1 year (8 credit hours)
General Physics*: 1 semester (4 credit hours)

All course include laboratory

* Statistics or Calculus can be substituted for Physics.

† Biochemistry can be used to substitute for Organic Chemistry.

Medical Admissions Test

AUC requires scores for the Medical College Admission Test_^® (MCAT^®) to be submitted by all U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents prior to the interview.
Non-U.S. applicants are not required to submit MCAT scores and are encouraged to sit for the medical admissions exam available in their country of study. Waiver of a medical admissions exam is managed on an individual basis and at the sole discretion of the AUC Admissions Committee.

Please note that AUC will not consider MCAT, UCAT, and NEET scores that are more than five years old. For the GAMSAT, only scores that are less than two years old will be considered.

English Requirement

Required for non-native English speakers, or applicants who graduated from institutions in which the education is not delivered in English, or as requested by the Admissions Committee if deemed necessary to assess success at AUC School of Medicine. One of two exams may be taken:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): AUC School of Medicine recommends scores equivalent to 6.0 in all areas.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): AUC School of Medicine recommends an overall score of 75

Educational and Employment History

CV or Resume A chronological history of your educational, employment, and volunteer experience.

Transcripts

Official transcripts from all schools attended. Notarized copies of the original transcripts may be directed to AUC School of Medicine when official transcripts are not readily available. However, official transcripts must follow the notarized copies prior to matriculation.

Supporting Documents

Personal Statement of no more than 750 words.
Letters of Recommendation: A minimum of one letter from an individual academic professor who taught you (science preferred, but not required), and one professional letter. Two academic letters can be submitted if a professional letter cannot be obtained.

How to Submit

All official transcripts from schools attended are required. Application documents can be sent to:

AUC Department of Admissions 
10315 USA Today Way, 
Miramar, Florida, 33025

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Medical School Start Dates

AUC operates under a rolling admissions policy with three start dates — January, May, and September — this gives you the freedom to begin medical school when it’s right for you.

We are currently accepting applications for all three terms.

You may come back at any time to edit and review your application; however, changing application types will require starting a new application.

Scholarships

Students may qualify for scholarships, including up to $90,000 USD for AUC School of Medicine’s Canadian Scholarship.* This scholarship will be awarded to qualified applicants during the enrollment process — after submission of a completed application to AUC and acceptance into the MD program.

Scholarships Page

Federal & Provincial Student Aid Program

AUC School of Medicine is approved by the Canadian Ministry of Education, providing most students the ability to receive Canadian Federal loans, Provincial loans and Federal grants.

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*For those who apply and qualify. The Canadian Scholarship is a one-time award, distributed across semesters 1–10. Previous Canadian Scholarship recipients should refer to their original award letter for award amounts.

Questions? We’re Here to Help.

If you have any other questions or concerns regarding your funding options, please reach out to:
Office of Student Finance Phone: 732-509-9027
Email: finaid@aucmed.edu

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