Applicants from Other Universities for Transfer and for Second Degree

Deadlines

Where a deadline falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the effective deadline will be the following business day.

* It is in the interest of all applicants to complete their files as quickly as possible. The upload feature (in Minerva) facilitates the submission of documents by allowing applicants to upload their own documents (for further information, see: www.mcgill.ca/applying/submitting-your-documents).

When program space is limited, preference may be given to applicants who have provided all required supporting documents earlier on. Should a program reach its capacity prior to the deadline for submission of documents, incomplete applications may be cancelled.

Admission Requirements

The University welcomes applications from well-qualified students who wish to transfer to McGill. Please note that for many programs (including in the Faculty of Arts) applications for transfer are often considered exceptionally and on the basis of space available. Admission standards may vary significantly from year to year depending on demand for the program. Transfer applicants are considered on the basis of university/ college work and previous studies. You should have well above-average academic records and prerequisites appropriate to the program you wish to pursue at McGill. Particular attention will be paid to results of courses relevant to the proposed program of study.

In order to form a basis for admission for a science-based program or to be considered for credit or exemption, science and mathematics courses normally must have been completed within the last five years.

If you are an accepted Transfer student, your advanced standing credit can only be determined after you have confirmed your program at McGill, paid the required deposit, and provided all necessary supporting documents (including detailed course descriptions). In addition to course descriptions of mathematics and science courses, you are asked to specify the names and editions of textbooks used.

A Quebec high school graduate who did not proceed to CEGEP but undertook one full year of university study outside Quebec may be admissible as a Transfer student. If you fall into this category, you should consult the appropriate McGill University Admissions Office prior to applying, in order to ensure that you possess a valid basis for admission.

Individuals who have undertaken studies in non-university post-secondary institutions such as technical colleges may not be eligible for admission as Transfer students.

Minimum Admission Requirements by Program - Transfer Students

Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Dietetics and Human Nutrition

• One semester of calculus for science
• One semester each of two of biology, chemistry, or physics, each with labs

Architecture, Engineering

• One semester of differential calculus
• One semester of integral calculus
• One semester of linear algebra
• Two semesters of physics (mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics) with labs
• Two semesters of general chemistry with labs
• Architecture portfolio by March 8

It is possible to be admitted to certain departments in Engineering with a minimum of two semesters of calculus plus two semesters of chemistry or physics. Admission to Architecture and Mechanical Engineering is highly competitive, and therefore you should present all the prerequisites.

Arts

• No specific prerequisite courses

Arts and Science (B.A. & Sc.)

• One semester of differential calculus
• One semester of integral calculus
• Two semesters of biology, chemistry, and/or physics, with labs

If admitted with the above minimum prerequisites, you must complete the remaining science prerequisite course requirements in your program at McGill.

Education

• No specific prerequisite courses

B.Mus./B.Ed. applicants must also meet Music requirements.

Kinesiology

• One semester of differential calculus
• One semester of integral calculus
• Two semesters of biology, chemistry, and/or physics, with labs

If admitted with the above minimum prerequisites, you must complete the remaining science prerequisite course requirements within the first year of the program.

Management

• One semester of differential calculus
• One semester of integral calculus
• Applicants from Quebec universities must also have a one-semester course in linear algebra.

Music

• No specific prerequisite courses

Audition and academic record determine admissibility.
B.Mus./B.Ed. applicants must also meet Education requirements.

Nursing (B.Sc.(N.))

• One semester of differential calculus
• One semester of integral calculus
• Two semesters of biology with labs
• Two semesters of general chemistry with labs
• One semester of organic chemistry with lab
• Two semesters of physics (mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics) with labs

It is possible to be admitted with a minimum of two semesters of calculus plus two semesters of biology, chemistry, and/or physics, in which case the remaining science prerequisite course requirements must be completed within the program. Applicants with a previous degree, and missing one or more of the above courses may be granted equivalence if credit and exemption is awarded for courses which are part of the 106-credit B.Sc.(N.) program. This applies particularly to the Physiology and Pharmacology courses.

Nursing (Integrated Program) (B.N.I.)

Not eligible for admission.

Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy (B.Sc.Rehab.Sci.)

• One semester of differential calculus
• One semester of integral calculus
• Two semesters of biology with labs
• Two semesters of general chemistry with labs
• One semester of organic chemistry with lab
• Two semesters of physics (mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics) with labs

Religious Studies (B.Th.)

• No specific prerequisite courses
• For further information: www.mcgill.ca/religiousstudies/theological/bth

Science

• One semester of differential calculus
• One semester of integral calculus
• Two semesters of biology, chemistry, and/or physics, with labs

If admitted with the above minimum prerequisites, you must complete the remaining science prerequisite course requirements in your program at McGill.

Social Work (B.S.W.)

• No specific prerequisite courses
• Minimum of one year (30 credits) of university studies

Programs for Students with a Previous University Degree

You must hold an appropriate university degree to be eligible for admission to the following programs. (Note to our francophone applicants: the English word “Diploma” has a different meaning than the French “Diplôme”. At McGill, a Diploma is usually a short, specialized program, which follows a Bachelor's degree.)

Diploma in Environment

The Diploma in Environment is a 30-credit program, two semesters in duration if taken full-time. This program is offered through the faculties of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts, or Science. You must hold an undergraduate degree equivalent to 16 years of schooling, with a minimum CGPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 scale. A science background is required for students applying through the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

Diploma in Meteorology

The Diploma in Meteorology is a 30-credit program, two semesters in duration if taken full-time. You must hold a B.Sc., with an appropriate background in mathematics, physics, or other suitable studies, or B.Eng. degree equivalent to 16 years of schooling, with a good standing.

Bachelor of Theology

Open to candidates who possess a Bachelor's degree, whether or not it contains courses in religion or theology. A CGPA of 2.70 or higher is required for admission to the 60-credit (two-year) program. If you have a CEGEP DEC or high school diploma you may also be considered. For further information: www.mcgill.ca/religiousstudies/theological/bth.

Documentation

You are strongly encouraged to upload your supporting documents (see www.mcgill.ca/applying/submitting-your-documents for further information).

If admitted, you must then arrange for your college/university to send McGill University an official complete, final transcript, indicating graduation if applicable, as soon as the results become available.

Unless applying only to Music, you must submit descriptions of graduation requirements and course syllabi for each college/university level mathematics and science course taken. Mathematics and science course syllabi must specify the names and editions of textbooks used. These may be uploaded via Minerva.

You are required to submit a copy of your high school record unless you have completed two or more years of university study. All applicants who have completed any Advanced Level, Advanced Subsidiary, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate examinations or the French Baccalaureate, European Baccalaureate, Abitur, or Bagrut must submit at least a copy of these results. Official copies will be required in order to process advanced standing credit and/or exemption. If you completed high school and CEGEP, you are not required to submit your high school transcript.