The governments of Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia have renewed an agreement that secures priority access to seats in additional high-demand programs at Dalhousie University for students from PEI.
This renewed agreement reflects a continued commitment to interprovincial collaboration between PEI and Nova Scotia, ensuring Island students gain access to specialized post-secondary program opportunities not currently available within PEI.
The agreement covers the 2026-27 and 2027-28 academic years and provides preferred admission for fifty first-year students to designated seats allocated across the following programs:
- Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Dentistry (DDS)
- Medicine (MD)
- Occupational Therapy (MSc)
- Physiotherapy (MSc)
- Respiratory Therapy (BHSc)
- Nuclear Medicine (BHSc)
- Ultrasound (BHSc)
- Speech Language Pathology (MSc)
- Audiology (MSc)
- Physician Assistant (MPAS)
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"This expansion represents a valuable investment that supports Islanders' access to specialized post-secondary education," said Minister of Workforce, Advanced Learning and Population Jenn Redmond. "Increasing availability in key programs supports students in their educational journey and helps meet PEI's evolving workforce needs."
"This agreement is an important step toward strengthening the future of healthcare for Islanders," said Minister of Health and Wellness Mark McLane. "By creating opportunities for students to train in high demand health professions, we're helping to ensure Islanders have better access to care today and in the years ahead."
"Our provinces have a long history of working together, and this initiative is another step forward," said Nova Scotia's Minister of Advanced Education, Brendan Maguire. "By expanding access to in-demand health programs, we're helping make education more accessible, strengthening the region's healthcare workforce, and supporting communities that rely on these skilled professionals. Working together allows us to break down provincial barriers and create more opportunities for students across the region."
"Dalhousie plays a crucial role in sustaining, developing and supporting healthcare services," said Kim Brooks, President and Vice-Chancellor of Dalhousie University. "Our cooperation with the Province of Prince Edward Island, supported by hospitals and clinics across Atlantic Canada, has opened valuable training pathways for our students. This renewed agreement will help more Islanders pursue meaningful careers in health fields that will benefit communities across our region."
