text: can i get a medical degree online?(online medical school)? i am studying to get my nursing degree.i'm in my 2nd yr. i just realised that i have a greater passion for medicine.switching courses at this point is out of the question,i've already come this far.i just want to know if i can get an online medical degree from a very good university in the us or canada, or if i can study medicine as a part time student. i would really hope not.   it'd be kinda hard to learn how to diagnose patients while getting a medical degree online. i would certainly understand some classes possibly being offered online, but i would really hope you couldn't get the whole degree online.  being a doctor is hands on.