Overview

The MMF will provide you with unique hands-on learning experiences working with human body donors in the on-campus Human Anatomy Laboratory, complemented by interactive seminars and applied learning in physiology and immunology. You'll engage in problem-based learning, including through clinical case studies, simulations, and evidence-based research.

The Medical Foundations program from University of Guelph builds strong scientific and technical skills, while also providing a deep understanding of the social, economic, cultural and behavioural factors impacting human health. Lifestyle medicine and the social determinants of health are integrated throughout the MMF program, equipping graduates to take a holistic, compassionate, and human-centred approach into their future careers.

Career prospects

The Master of Medical Foundation provides a distinct advantage to prospective medical students, as well as training for a wide variety of careers in the allied health professions, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment development and sales, and medical insurance, among others. The program also supports applications to other professional schools, including dentistry and optometry, or advanced studies in the biomedical and health science fields.

MMF graduates may find careers as:

Medical doctors
Biotechnologists
Dentists
Epidemiologists
Laboratory technologists
Occupational therapist
Optometrists
Outreach workers
Pharmaceutical salespeople
Physiotherapists
Physician assistants
Research technicians

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Human Anatomy
Multisystem Human Physiology
Mechanisms of Disease
Lifestyle Medicine
Infection and Immunity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 11 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

4 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

To be admitted into this program, students must have successfully completed a bachelor/baccalaureate of science in an honours program or the equivalent from a recognized university in any ﬁeld.
The minimum average for admissions is B- in the last two years of full-time equivalent study.
If the students’ ﬁrst language is not English, they will be required to submit an acceptable result from one of the approved standardized English language tests.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

39400 CAD / year

≈ 39400 CAD / year
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Applies to you

Citizens or residents

25000 CAD / year

≈ 25000 CAD / year

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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