I want to move to Canada for university

Hi, I'm 16 and expecting my GCSE results on the 25th August 2016, I'm interested in Pharmacy or Dentistry. I have been to Canada twice, and the most recent time I stayed for 8 weeks and I much prefer it to England.I do not like England, but I enjoy Canada as most of my family is there.I am planning on doing my A levels in England and then possibly study dentistry in Canada (Vancouver) to be exact. Once I complete university I would like to live in Canada anyway.Question 1, What would I need to do to move to Canada?Question 2, How would I apply to university in Canada, how would my A -Level results work in application?Question 3, would it be better to apply to a UK university and apply for a exchange programme to a Canadian University?Thank You.

Reply 1

Doones

Original post by arrongill12345

Hi, I've moved your post to a more appropriate forum. Also have you researched how you can pay the tuition fees and living costs in Canada.

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Reply 2

arrongill12345

Thank you. Yes I've researched this slightly but I am stuck on how my A Level Results will work while applying to university in Canada ?

Reply 3

Doones

Original post by arrongill12345

Thank you. Yes I've researched this slightly but I am stuck on how my A Level Results will work while applying to university in Canada ?

Sorry but I've no idea... do any of the universities you are considering mention A-levels?

Also have a look at
http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/content.php?r=1206-study-in-canada

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arrongill12345

A levels are accepted by Canadian universities but I do not know what is required to be accepted

Reply 5

Doones

Original post by arrongill12345

A levels are accepted by Canadian universities but I do not know what is required to be accepted

As I said, check with the universities. You would have to do the same checks if you were applying to a UK university.

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arrongill12345

I have not been able to find anything on Canadian A level equivalents, yet. Thank you though.

Reply 7

Doones

Original post by arrongill12345

I have not been able to find anything on Canadian A level equivalents, yet. Thank you though.

Contact the universities direct

eg.
https://uwaterloo.ca/pharmacy/future-students/frequently-asked-questions/international-students

Reply 8

Student403

Original post by arrongill12345

A levels are accepted by Canadian universities but I do not know what is required to be accepted

Canadian universities seem to be pretty easy to get in to, from what I've seen.

My friend's going to Waterloo (probably the best Canadian uni for Electrical Engineering [his course]) and he only needs AABB

Reply 9

arrongill12345

Wow, that's good!
I am interested in studying Dentistry or Pharmacy at University of British Columbia, I'm not sure if I'll get in, I think at A Level I can get AAB, what'd you think?

Reply 10

arrongill12345

I have tried to find somewhere to contact university of British Columbia but I can't, I read somewhere that they don't take international students for dentistry, do you think this is true?!

Reply 11

Student403

Original post by arrongill12345

Wow, that's good!
I am interested in studying Dentistry or Pharmacy at University of British Columbia, I'm not sure if I'll get in, I think at A Level I can get AAB, what'd you think?

I'm not sure what the reqs are for those 2 courses, but I know UBC is about the same, if not easier than Waterloo, to get accepted at

Reply 12

arrongill12345

okay, thank you for your help!

Reply 13

Doones

Original post by arrongill12345

I have tried to find somewhere to contact university of British Columbia but I can't, I read somewhere that they don't take international students for dentistry, do you think this is true?!

https://pharmsci.ubc.ca/programs/entry-practice-pharmd-degree/admissions-and-finances/how-apply

"SELECTION PROCESS
UBC will extend offers of admission to approximately 224 well-qualified students who demonstrate the academic potential and motivation to become caring and competent pharmacists. In the selection of applicants, we give preference to well-qualified residents of British Columbia who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada. The admissions committee may also give preference to well-qualified applicants from underrepresented areas in the province. Please note that international applicants cannot be accommodated in the Entry-to-Practice PharmD program."