The University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine is one of the friendliest schools in Canada for its own residents: 31.8% of Saskatchewan applicants got an offer in 2024, against 5.0% of applicants from other provinces[2]. You need a completed four-year degree, an 80% average, the MCAT and Casper[2]. The class that started in August 2026 had 128 students, chosen from 1,076 applicants[1].
University of Saskatchewan medical school requirements at a glance
| Program | 4-year MD, taught in English.[2] |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Canadian citizens and permanent residents. International students are not eligible. Strong preference for applicants connected to Saskatchewan.[2] |
| Degree | A completed 4-year degree, with all requirements done by April 30 of the year you start.[2] |
| Minimum average | 80% university academic average (UAA) for all applicants.[2] |
| Prerequisite | An Indigenous studies course, completed by the application deadline (new for 2027 entry).[2] |
| MCAT | Required, from a single sitting, written in 2022 or later and before the deadline: at least 492 total and 123 per section (one may be 122).[2] |
| Casper | Required; scores must reach USask by the deadline.[2] |
| Interview | Virtual MMI ($75), plus a panel interview or conversation circle (Indigenous Admissions Pathway).[2] |
| Deadline | October 1, 2026 (opened August 1, 2026). Fee $150.[2] |
| Offers | May 15; 108 offers in the first round; deposit of 10% of tuition.[2] |
| First-year tuition | $21,897 plus $1,308.24 in fees.[2] |
| MCAT minimum | 492 total, with at least 123 in each section (one section may be 122).[4] |
| Written application | A personal statement of up to 750 words.[4] |
| Final ranking | 30% UAA, 35% MMI, 35% panel interview.[4] |
GPA: the university academic average (UAA)
| Minimum to apply (in-province) | Minimum to apply (out of province) | Average admitted | Lowest admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80% | 80% | 88% (Class of 2030) | 80% (Class of 2030) |
USask ranks you on your university academic average (UAA), and the minimum for 2027 entry is 80% for everyone[2]. Admitted students sit well above that: the Class of 2030 averaged 88% with a range of 80% to 99%[1]. The five classes from 2018 to 2022 averaged between 86.6% and 88.4%[1].
Saskatchewan: average GPA of admitted students
Overall or adjusted average, in percent.
| Entering year | Average (%) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 86.64% | [1] |
| 2019 | 87.38% | [1] |
| 2020 | 88.41% | [1] |
| 2021 | 88.26% | [1] |
| 2022 | 87.12% | [1] |
| 2025 | 88.00% | [1] |
| 2026 | 88.00% | [1] |
No published figure for missing years (2023, 2024).
Your UAA comes from courses completed within a five-year span of study, and students in their final year must also keep an 80% average in the year they apply. The committee can remove a file with a highly inconsistent record, such as falling grades or delaying a degree to raise the average[4].
MCAT and Casper
| Casper required | MCAT required | How the MCAT is used |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | One sitting, written 2022 or later |
| C/P | CARS | B/B | P/S | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum (492 total; one section may be 122) | 123 | 123 | 123 | 123 |
C/P = Chemical and Physical Foundations, CARS = Critical Analysis and Reasoning, B/B = Biological and Biochemical Foundations, P/S = Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations. Each section is scored 118–132.
The MCAT is required, must come from one sitting written in 2022 or later, and must be done before the application deadline[2]. The Class of 2030 averaged 508, with scores from 492 to 526[1]. That is lower than at most schools because USask weighs other parts of the file heavily, and in past years it set cutoffs as low as 492 total for Saskatchewan residents (with section minimums) while requiring 519–521 from out-of-province applicants[1].
Saskatchewan: average MCAT of admitted students
Total MCAT score (472–528).
| Entering year | Average MCAT | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 507.6 | [1] |
| 2019 | 508.0 | [1] |
| 2020 | 509.6 | [1] |
| 2021 | 509.7 | [1] |
| 2022 | 511.0 | [1] |
| 2025 | 507.0 | [1] |
| 2026 | 508.0 | [1] |
No published figure for missing years (2023, 2024).
Casper is required, and your score must be sent to USask by the deadline[2]. Try our free Casper practice tests.
Preparing for the MCAT? The Princeton Review is one long-standing prep option, and our guide to MCAT sections explains what each score means.
For 2027 entry the minimum is 492 total, with at least 123 in each section; one section can be 122 if the total is still 492 or more[4].
Personal statement, references and the ranking formula
Every applicant writes a personal statement of up to 750 words, uploaded as a PDF with the question as its heading and no personal identifiers[4]. To choose interviewees, USask can use your Casper, MCAT (including section scores), UAA, personal statement, the DSAAP index and a Saskatchewan or rural connectedness index[4]. Residents of Yukon, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories count the same as Saskatchewan residents for connectedness[4].
After interviews, applicants are ranked by an Admission Rank Number[4]:
You name three references who supervised you in research, work or volunteering within the last four years (a research supervisor is recommended). They cannot be relatives or friends, and not all three can be from the same place. They are contacted for a 10–15 minute phone call in March or April, and their feedback is not scored[4].
Interviews: MMI, panel and conversation circles
| Interview format | Applicants interviewed | Entering class size |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual MMI, then panel or conversation circle | 323 MMI, 267 panel (Class of 2030) | 128 (Class of 2030) |
Interviews start with a virtual MMI (fee $75)[2]. For the Class of 2030, 323 applicants did the MMI and 267 went on to a panel interview or, for the Indigenous Admissions Pathway, a conversation circle[1].
Seats, pathways and who gets in
Up to 20 seats are available through the Indigenous Admissions Circle and 7 through the Diversity and Social Accountability Admissions Program (DSAAP)[2]. In the Class of 2030, 88% of students graduated from high school in Saskatchewan or the territories, and 27% came from rural communities[1].
Rural and regional learner pathway
When you state your campus preference, you can choose to do Year 3 in a Saskatchewan Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (SLIC) site or in Prince Albert, which commits you to a rural or regional year[4].
Key dates for 2027 entry
- By July 1, 2026Applicant Information document posted[2]
- August 1, 2026Application opens[2]
- October 1, 2026Deadline: application, MCAT, Casper and Indigenous studies prerequisite[2]
- Winter 2027Virtual MMI, then panel interviews
- April 30, 2027Degree requirements complete[2]
- May 15, 2027First-round offers (108)[2]
For 2028 entry, expect the same calendar one year later, with the new Applicant Information document in July 2027.
Tuition and fees
First-year tuition is $21,897 plus $1,308.24 in fees, and the deposit to accept an offer is 10% of tuition[2].
University of Saskatchewan admission statistics and trends
Applications rose from 537 in 2020 to 1,076 for the Class of 2030, while the class grew from 100 to 128[1][1].
Saskatchewan: applicants, interviews and seats
Each point is one entering class, as reported by the school.
| Entering year | Applicants | Interviewed | Admitted / seats | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 820 | 275 | 100 | [1] |
| 2019 | 564 | 277 | 100 | [1] |
| 2020 | 537 | 288 | 100 | [1] |
| 2021 | 727 | 357 | 100 | [1] |
| 2022 | 795 | 354 | 100 | [1] |
| 2024 | 980 | 349 | 108 | [1] |
| 2025 | 892 | 310 | 108 | [1] |
| 2026 | 1,076 | 323 | 128 | [1] |
No published figure for missing years (2023).
Saskatchewan: share of applicants who got an offer
Success rate by where applicants live. Source: AFMC applicant statistics.
Saskatchewan: applicants, offers and first-year students (AFMC)
Offers include declined and deferred offers. Source: AFMC applicant statistics.
Saskatchewan: applications received, 2005–2025
Applications reported to AFMC by entering year.
| Entering year | Applications (AFMC) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 463 | [3] |
| 2006 | 531 | [3] |
| 2007 | 568 | [3] |
| 2008 | 591 | [3] |
| 2009 | 891 | [3] |
| 2010 | 850 | [3] |
| 2011 | 833 | [3] |
| 2012 | 938 | [3] |
| 2013 | 808 | [3] |
| 2014 | 896 | [3] |
| 2015 | 694 | [3] |
| 2016 | 823 | [3] |
| 2017 | 912 | [3] |
| 2018 | 820 | [3] |
| 2019 | 564 | [3] |
| 2020 | 537 | [3] |
| 2021 | 727 | [3] |
| 2022 | 789 | [3] |
| 2023 | 1,047 | [3] |
| 2024 | 973 | [3] |
| 2025 | 886 | [3] |
AFMC counts may differ slightly from the school’s own counts.
Frequently asked questions
What average do you need for USask medicine?
The minimum is 80% for all applicants for 2027 entry. The Class of 2030 averaged 88%.[1]
Does USask require a four-year degree?
Yes. You need a completed four-year degree by April 30 of the year you start.[2]
Does USask medicine require Casper?
Yes, along with the MCAT.[2]
What is the USask medicine acceptance rate?
In 2024, 14.3% of all applicants got an offer: 31.8% of Saskatchewan residents and 5.0% of other Canadians.[2]
Is there an Indigenous studies prerequisite for USask medicine?
Yes. For 2027 entry, an Indigenous studies prerequisite had to be completed by the October 1, 2026 deadline.[2]
What MCAT score does USask require?
At least 492 total, with 123 in each section (one section may be 122), for 2027 entry.[4]
How does USask rank interviewed applicants?
30% UAA, 35% MMI and 35% panel interview.[4]
Sources
- University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine: admission statistics
- AFMC: Admission Requirements of Canadian Faculties of Medicine (PDF)
- AFMC: Canadian Medical Education Statistics
- University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine: Applicant Information (PDF)
- University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine: how to apply
Figures were checked against these sources on November 4, 2026. Schools change their rules every cycle, so confirm on the official site before you apply.