Where can I write the MCAT?

14 May 2024

If you’re considering applying to an Australian medical school, you may need to write the MCAT.

The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is a standardized, multiple-choice examination designed to assess the examinee’s problem solving, critical thinking, and knowledge of science concepts and principles prerequisite to the study of medicine.

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Scores are reported in

  • Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems
  • Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior
  • Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
  • Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills

Where can I write the MCAT?

The MCAT is administered multiple times from late January through September, and offered at hundreds of test sites in the United States, Canada, and around the world.

Below is a list of some of the major testing centres in Canada. These test sites and addresses are subject to change throughout the year. To know if any of the sites have seats available for a particular test date, or to verify the address of a site for which you are already registered, you must log in to the MCAT Scheduling & Registration System.

Test Centres in British Columbia

15127 100 Avenue, Suite 406
Guildford Landmark
Surrey, British Columbia V3R 9P4

4400 Dominion Street, Suite 115
Burnaby, British Columbia V5G 1H1

505 Burrard St. Suite 570
Bentall Centre
Vancouver, British Columbia V7X 1M3

Ashton Testing Services
Unit 410 – 1190 Melville Street, 4th Floor
Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 3W1

818 Broughton Street, Suite 201
Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1E4

Test Centres in Alberta

10055 106th St NW, Suite 540
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Y2

10621 100 Avenue, Ste 420
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0B3

10430 61 Ave NW, Suite 302
Edmonton, Alberta T6H 2J3

Calgary Learning Institute Ltd
130, 3025 12 Street NE
Calgary, Alberta T2E 7J2

250 6th Ave SW, Suite 460
Bow Valley 4
Calgary, Alberta T2P 3H7

433 Marlborough Way NE, Suite 440
Marlborough Mall Professional Bldg
Calgary, Alberta T2A 7E7

Test Centres in Saskatchewan

2075 Prince of Wales Drive, Suite 405
Regina, Saskatchewan S4V 3A3

201 1st Avenue S, Suite 1003
The Tower at Midtown
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 1L9

Test Centres in Manitoba

Success Skills Centre
2nd Floor, Unt 229/233,
393 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3H6

287 Broadway, Suite 505
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0R9

1020 Lorimer Boulevard, Suite 309
Sterling Lyon Building
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3P 0Z8

Test Centres in Ontario

11 Holland Ave, Suite 512
Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 4S1

Willis College
20-1200 St Laurent Blvd
Ottawa, Ontario K1K 3B8

1420 Blair Towers Place, Suite 850
Ottawa, Ontario K1J 9L8

1075 Bay Street, Suite 525
Toronto, Ontario M5S 2B1

21 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 501
Toronto, Ontario M4T 1L9

Toronto College of Technology
200 Sheppard Ave East 1st Floor
North York, Ontario M2N 3A9

2255 Sheppard Ave E, Suite 107
Toronto, Ontario M2J 4Y1

1 Eva Road, Suite 400
Toronto, Ontario M9C 4Z5

Canadian Systems Inc.
680 Rexdale Blvd., Unit #15
Toronto, Ontario M9W 0B5

SSCI
3105 Dundas Street West, Suite 202
Mississauga, Ontario L5L 3R8

567 Michigan Drive, Unit 500
Oakville, Ontario L6L 0C4

175 Longwood Road S, Suite 411A
McMasters Innovation Park
Hamilton, Ontario L8P 0A1

Test Centres in Nova Scotia

287 Lacewood Dr, Suite 201
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 3Y7

6436 Quinpool Rd, Suite 201
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 1A8

6960 Mumford Road, Suite 220
Mumford Professional Centre
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 4P1

Test Centres in Newfoundland & Labrador

235 Water Street, Suite 102
St Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador A1C 1B6

OzTREKK recommends that you visit the official MCAT website for all of the important details regarding the test, including testing dates and locations.

Australian Medical Degrees for Canadians

Australian medical schools offer high-quality education and clinical training in an amazing setting. Every year, we help hundreds of Canadian students choose the right Australian medical school program. With an understanding of admissions requirements, application procedures, and practicing medicine following graduation, we can guide you through the entire process of studying medicine in Australia.

Medical Licensing

We know that an international medical education means you have questions about what happens after you graduate. Each year, OzTREKK hosts several medical licensing seminars for students who have submitted their med school application via OzTREKK. These sessions provide the latest information regarding the accreditation and medical licensing processes in Canada and the United States, as well as outline options for internships in Australia—an option that a growing number of students choose.

Our Medical Licensing webpage is a great place to start your research!

This article was updated May 14, 2024.

Do you have any questions about the MCAT or applying to medical schools in Australia? Please email us at medicine@oztrekk.com or book a chat. The OzTREKK Medicine Admissions Team can help you determine where you’ll be most competitive.

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