As per McGill University policy for graduate studies, you must have a minimum
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0 during your
undergraduate studies. If your academic record does not meet this minimum your file
cannot be considered.
Complete the Graduate Admissions Online Application: Apply online. Please take the
time to read the important Graduate Admissions Procedures before starting the form.
To be considered for admission to the MScA program, you must prepare and submit the
following components via McGill’s online application system (Slate) by our application
deadline. Further details on each component are provided below.
1. In the Online Application, you will need to provide details (course name, number,
semester, and number of credits) of each course completed or that will be completed
to fulfill the program prerequisites. Note: please have this information ready before
you begin the application process. This also includes the course outline(s) in statistics,
which you will have to upload at the end of the Online Application (including for courses
‘in progress’)
2. To assess your non-academic competencies, we ask you to complete a 2-page
CV form and provide contact information for 2 verifiers using the instructions and
template provided at the link below. You can complete this in either English or
French. *This is a new component. A personal statement is no longer required*
English CV Template & Instructions can be found here <CV.form.instructs.eng>
French CV Template & Instructions can be found here <CV.form.instructs.fr>
3. Register for and complete CASPer test. CASPer is an online test which
assesses non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics that we believe
are important for successful students and graduates of our program. Details
available here. We will receive your CASPer test results directly from the
company that administers the test.
4. Unofficial transcripts (from all universities attended). If you are admitted, you will
be required to supply official transcripts before enrolling. Please note, we need
all unofficial transcripts by the January 15th deadline. Please do NOT wait
until you have grades posted for your current courses (those can be
provided later). While completing the Online Application, you will be asked
to calculate and enter the GPA for each institution.
5. Request the submission of two letters of reference. One letter should be
completed by someone who can speak to your ACADEMIC background and
preparation, the other is to be completed by someone who can speak about
your PROFESSIONALISM and potential as a clinician (e.g., a job, volunteer, or
community service supervisor). See here for information about what will be asked of
the referees. Only two letters (one academic and one professional) will be
considered, so choose referees who can best speak about each set of qualities.
Discuss this decision with letter writers so they know which set of qualities to report
on. You will be asked to provide names and email addresses of your referees in the
online application. McGill will contact your referees by email and invite them to
upload your reference.
6. Language proficiency in English and French (click this link for background
information). As the main language of instruction is English, all applicants must
provide comprehensive information about their current proficiency level in oral
and written English (250-word statement and self-rating). International applicants
to graduate-level programs at McGill who do not have English as a native language,
and who have not completed an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution
where English is the language of instruction, are required to submit documented
proof of competency in oral and written English prior to admission. As a minimal
level of proficiency for entry to our academic program, we expect test results that
are equal to or higher than the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages level C1/Proficient User, Canadian language Benchmark of 8-9 (IELTS
score of 6.5, TOEFL IBT score of 5). All applicants are also asked to provide
comprehensive information about their current proficiency level in oral and
written French. This information is needed to determine how student language
skills align with available practicum settings. Note – we no longer admit students
into distinct English or bilingual programs. Admitted students will be assigned to
practicum settings based on their language capabilities in English and French.
We have practicum settings for students who do not speak French. However, because
these settings are limited, we must also limit the number of English-only applicants
that we admit.
