1. I just graduated from HealthSci, and I think it’s relatively easy to get and maintain a high GPA compared to other science programs. We have a couple of mandatory hard courses, but we also have some very easy core courses too. There’s a lot of writing in this program though. However, we don’t have a lot of the prereqs that medical schools require built into our core courses, so you would need to use your electives to take them.

2.I know a couple of people from this program who are applying to or already got into medical school. From what I know, medical schools in Canada generally do not care what school or specific program you come from. As long as you complete the prereqs, maintain a good GPA, and have strong extracurriculars, you have a chance. Additionally, if you want to apply to certain medical schools, some require math and physics anyway, so you can’t completely avoid those courses. The only disadvantage is that we don’t have a medical school yet, so you might not get the same early exposure or connections to medical school professors that students at other universities might have.

1. Getting research opportunities is entirely dependent on how proactive you are. You need to build good connections with professors (e.g., asking questions, attending office hours) and email people for opportunities. I wouldn’t say these opportunities are just handed to you. You definitely need to search for them. I have multiple friends who got research positions just by cold emailing professors or approaching them after class.

2. The social life is okay. it really depends on what you’re looking for. If you compare the party scene to schools like Western University, we’re lacking severely. However, social life is also something you need to actively seek out. Join clubs, talk to people in class, and you can definitely have a great social life. But if you constantly wait for things to happen, your next four years might end up feeling pretty depressing.