The University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) has partnered with Memorial University (MUN) to establish a regional campus dedicated to offering a Doctor of Medicine degree.

Under this partnership, applicants will apply to the Doctor of Medicine degree at Memorial University.  Accepted students will begin their studies in August 2025 at the UPEI Campus.

More details on the program partnership can be found here.

FAQs

How do I apply to the Doctor of Medicine degree at UPEI?

Applicants interested in applying to the UPEI-Memorial program, must complete the online application of Memorial University and indicate that you are a Prince Edward Island applicant in the appropriate section.  The application system will be open from Wednesday, June 26, 2024 – Wednesday, August 28, 2024, inclusive. No applications can be submitted outside of this time frame.

Who can apply? Are all seats reserved for residents of PEI? 

There will be 20 seats, with at least one reserved for an Indigenous student. All applicants must satisfy the residency definition of a PE applicant, as defined on PE Resident Definition.

Can I transfer to the medical program at Memorial University after being accepted to the joint UPEI-MUN program?

No. If you accepted a seat in the UPEI-Memorial program, you must finish in this program stream.