Master's in Medicine and Surgery

The University of Ottawa, founded in 1848, is the largest bilingual (English-French) university in the world. Located in the heart of Canada's capital, Ottawa, the university has access to the great institutions of the country. With over 42,000 students, including more than 8,885 international students, the university offers a diverse and inclusive community for learning and growth. The university is committed to providing students with a rigorous education that prepares them for the challenges of the modern workforce. The faculty offers a wide range of academic programs, spanning multiple disciplines and levels of study, including the #1 French immersion program among Canadian universities. Graduates of the university enjoy a high employment rate of 97%, and the university offers over $60 million per year in student scholarships and bursaries, making education accessible and affordable for all.

The 6-year international Master’s Degree Program in Medicine and Surgery is entirely taught in English and aims to train students to become doctors practicing in a diverse biomedical-social culture. In line with the guiding principles of the Bio-Medical Campus of the University of Rome, the teaching is entirely patient-centered and community-centered. Deep knowledge of ethical issues is combined with the use of cutting-edge medical technology in order to promote healthcare through a humanistic approach. Providing training with a strong international and cultural component, the program takes into account the main features characterizing today’s multi-ethnic society with its vast migrant population, paying special attention to diversity and the value of interfaith dialogue, thus creating the basis for understanding the cultural challenges that modern health professionals face.