As the province’s sole medical school, Max Rady students have unparalleled access to diverse clinical sites:

• Health Sciences Centre (HSC) Winnipeg: The largest hospital in Manitoba and the primary trauma, cardiac, and transplant center for the province.

• St. Boniface Hospital: A major teaching hospital known for its world-class research in cardiovascular sciences.

• Grace Hospital: Focuses on acute care and community medicine.

• Rural Training: All students spend time in rural Manitoba. The Integrated Community Clerkship (ICC) allows select students to spend their entire third year in a smaller community (e.g., Morden/Winkler, Steinbach, or Dauphin).

Tuition at the University of Manitoba is among the most affordable in Canada for domestic students.

• Annual Tuition (Domestic): Approximately $11,562 – $12,066 CAD per year.

• Mandatory Student Fees: Approx. $1,500 – $2,000 CAD per year (includes the U-Pass transit card, health/dental insurance, and athletic fees).

• Application Fee: $100 CAD.

• Incidental Costs: Expect to spend $2,000 – $4,000 annually on clinical equipment, books, and licensing exam preparations.

• Vibe: Known for its thriving arts scene, the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, and a passionate local sports culture (Winnipeg Jets). It is an affordable, multicultural city.

• Transport: The U-Pass provides unlimited transit on Winnipeg Transit. Many medical sites are within a short commute.

• Climate: Continental. Very cold, snowy winters (often below -20°C) and hot, sunny summers.

• Safety: Generally safe; like most major cities, the downtown area around the campus requires standard urban awareness.

• On-Campus Living: Most medical students choose to live in residences on the Fort Garry Campus or find private housing near the Bannatyne Campus.

  • Mary Speechly Hall & Pembina Hall: Traditional and suite-style options on the main campus.

  • Cost: Approx. $9,000 – $13,000 CAD per academic year (including meal plans).

• Off-Campus (Preferred): Many medical students live in the Exchange District or Wolseley, which are close to the medical campus.

  • Rent: Shared apartments in Winnipeg range from $700 – $1,200 CAD per month.

• Dining: While Fort Garry residents have meal plans, Bannatyne students typically self-cater.

  • Food Budget: Self-catering students spend approx. $450 – $600 CAD per month.

• Academic Threshold: A completed Bachelor’s degree by June 30, 2026.

  • Minimum AGPA: 3.30 (Adjusted Grade Point Average).

  • Median AGPA of Admitted: 4.28/4.50.

• Standardized Tests:

  • MCAT: Mandatory. Median score of admitted students is 514. Results must be released by October 15, 2025.

  • CASPer: Mandatory online situational judgment test.

• Indigenous Prerequisite: Completion of a 3-credit hour undergraduate course in Indigenous Studies is a mandatory prerequisite.

• Selection: * Manitoba Residents: 95% of seats are allocated here.

  • Out-of-Province (OOP): Approx. 5% of seats.

• Interview: Selected candidates participate in a virtual Multiple Mini Interview (MMI). Indigenous applicants also participate in a specialized panel interview.