We have presented a few of the more frequently asked questions below to help you. Please take this time to review the information provided to assist you.
Application Categories & Québec Residency
How do I know if I am a recognized resident of Québec?
Submitting an Application & Application Systems
Can I request a paper application? / Can I submit an application by post mail?
- No, only on-line applications are accepted for Medicine.
How much does an application cost? / What is the application fee?
- See Application Fees
I lost my password or cannot log into the Minerva system. What should I do?
- If you require a reset of your Minerva PIN, you must call (+1) 514-398-4474.
I submitted and paid for my application via the WebApp system yet did not receive confirmation or my McGill ID number. Why?
- The WebApp system cycles at 9 p.m. for processing the applications of the day. All applications received after that time are processed in the next day.
Why can't I find your programs in the list of available programs in the WebApp?
- Please review the important notes in the On-line Application Systems.
I am trying to upload a PDF file via my MedOAS account, yet the system says it is not a PDF. Why?
- Your web browser is the one telling the MedOAS system what type of file it is uploading (via MIME standards). Please ensure that your web browser is up-to-date and that you do not have any MIME-attachement restrictions (consult your browser's help/support resources).
Tracking an Application
I have sent something a long time ago yet is still shows as not being received or processed. What should I do?
- At this time, we ask for your patience as we are experiencing a labour disruption, causing delays in the processing of supporting documents including transcripts. Keep your proof of submission or delivery receipt handy. We will update all records in due course.
I have sealed and submitted my application's supporting documents via the MedOAS system. Why does my application still say "Items Outstanding"?
- The process of marking the receipt of supporting documents in MedOAS such as the personal narrative, the CV, etc., is a manual one which, at this time, is considerably delayed due to the labour disruption. Keep your confirmation e-mail message from when you sealed your MedOAS account as proof of submission. Records will be updated in due course.
How can I know if you received the reports from my 3rd party evaluations (referees)?
- The system collecting the reports from your referees unfortunately does not provide means for automated updates, nor does it provide e-mail confirmation to its users. Instead, a confirmation page is displayed to the respondent (referee) upon completion of the report and serves as the only notification of receipt. Due to our current labour disruption, applicants need only ensure that respondents received their e-mailed instructions. Applicants will not penalised for incomplete reports from respondents. We thank you for not contacting the Office to see if the reports were received and ask for your continued patience during this difficult time.
How do I send additional documentation for my application?
Academic Records & Test Scores
Do I need to submit my exchange or study-abroad transcripts?
- Yes, as per the Academic Records page. The only exception would be if your host institution shows the credits and the grades of your study-abroad session on its own transcript.
How many copies of my transcript do you need?
- One, as per the Academic Records page.
Do I need to send you my McGill transcript? / Do I need to send you my CEGEP transcript?
- See Academic Records.
Do I need to submit official A-Level results, IB exam results or AP exam results?
- If these are the source of your basic science prerequisites, then yes.
Should I self-report my MCAT test scores in my application (WebApp Tests Taken)? How can I state I want you to use my MCAT scores?
- Providing MCAT results in the TESTS TAKEN section is considered an indication that you would like for us to use your MCAT results as per the MCAT policy. Please note, however, that we must receive the official MCAT results for your application to be considered complete.
I can see official MCAT results in my application via Minerva. How can I remove them?
- If it is the case where official MCAT results are attached to your application (seen via your Minerva account), please contact us via e-mail using the form below.
Prospective International Students & Foreign Medical Students/Graduates
I am finishing my A-Levels (et al.) / my French Baccalaureate (Bacc Français, et al.) / my International Baccalaureate (IBO). Can I apply to your medical school?
- An undergraduate university degree (e.g. Bachelor's degree) is required for admission. See Undergraduate Degree Requirements.
I am currently studying medicine in my country. Can I transfer to your Faculty?
- We do not accept transfer students. Please consult the General Requirements section to know our conditions of admission.
- Note: The Undergraduate Medical Education office offers medical electives for visiting students. Please consult their website for details.
I am an international medical graduate. What are my options to study or practice medicine?
Do you have a pre-med program?
- We offer the Med-P Program for immediate graduates of the Québec CEGEP system. All other applicants can create their own "pre-med" program as part of their Bachelor's degree. See Undergraduate Degree Requirements.
How much does it cost? / What are your tuition rates and compulsory fees?
- See Tuition & Fees.
E-mail Templates
Please use these templates provided to submit special requests or issues.
- admissions [dot] med [at] mcgill [dot] ca (subject: MCAT%20REMOVAL%20REQUEST, body: ATTN%20MEDICINE%20ADMISSIONS%20RECORDS%20%0d%0a%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%3d%0d%0a%28%2aPlease%20complete%20the%20fields%20below%20%2f%2f%20%2aSVP%2c%20completez%20le%20formulaire%20qui%20suit%29%20%0d%0a-%0d%0aI%2c%20the%20undersigned%2c%20request%20to%20have%20my%20official%20MCAT%20results%20removed%20from%20my%20current%20application.%20%0d%0a%0d%0aJe%2c%20soussign%c3%a9%2c%20demande%20%c3%a0%20avoir%20mes%20r%c3%a9sultats%20MCAT%20officiels%20retir%c3%a9%20ma%20demande%20actuelle.%0d%0a-%0d%0aFamily%2fLast%20Name%20%2f%2f%20Nom%20%3d%20%0d%0aGiven%2fFirst%20Name%20%2f%2f%20Pr%c3%a9nom%20%3d%20%0d%0aNo.%20ID%20McGill%20ID%20Nbr%20%3d%20%0d%0a-%0d%0aComments%20%2f%2f%20Commentaires%20%3a%20%0d%0a) (Request for MCAT removal)
- admissions [dot] med [at] mcgill [dot] ca (subject: MEDOAS%20SUPPORT%20REQUEST, body: ATTN%20MEDICINE%20ADMISSIONS%20%2d%20RECORDS%0d%0a%28%2aplease%20complete%20the%20fields%20below%29%0d%0a%0d%0aWhich%20system%20is%20affected%3f%20%28options%3a%20WebApp%20%3b%20MedOAS%29%0d%0aPage%20title%3a%0d%0aError%20message%3a%0d%0aProvide%20a%20description%20of%20the%20issue%3a) (Report a technical problem)
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