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Apply for licensure

To practise medicine in Nova Scotia, you must be registered and licensed with the College

Interested in practising medicine in Nova Scotia?

Use our self-assessment tool to determine which pathway to licensure is right for you.

Applying for licensure

The College has different types of licences. Each licence has its own rules about who can apply, what you can do, and any limits or conditions.

Physicians

Information about licence types and policies, plus resources for physicians who are new to Nova Scotia

Physicians
Learn more about Physicians

Podiatrists

Licensing information and policies for podiatrists looking to practise in Nova Scotia

Podiatrists
Learn more about Podiatrists

Physician Assistants

Licensing information and policies for physician assistants looking to practise in Nova Scotia

Physician Assistants
Learn more about Physician Assistants

Questions about applying?

If you’re wondering about how to apply or need assistance, we can help. Share your question and we’ll point you to the right step or connect you with our registration team.

Phone: 902-422-5823

The College acknowledges that we are in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq people. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship. We also acknowledge that people of African descent have been in Nova Scotia for over 400 years, and we honour and offer gratitude to those ancestors.