Admission Requirements for Transfer Students

Estimated Minimum CGPA Ranges and Prerequisite Coursework required for University Transfer Applicants

At McGill, university transfer applications to all programs are considered on the basis of space available.
Admission is competitive; therefore, transfer applicants should demonstrate well above-average academic performance in their university/college work, as well as in their
prior studies. Performance should be strong overall and in the prerequisite courses associated with the McGill program sought. Prerequisites must be university-level,
cover specific subjects, and include labs (in the case of science courses). For details, refer to www.mcgill.ca/applying/admissionsguide/other.
In an effort to best inform prospective transfer applicants, we have provided in the table below the estimated minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) ranges
and prerequisite coursework required for University Transfer applicants to McGill University. This is based on admission data from 2009 to 2012. Applicants with grades
equal to or higher than those listed are encouraged to apply; however, please note that possession of these academic requirements does not guarantee admission.
The majority of admission decisions on transfer applications are made in late May and June.

Faculty or School
Minimum CGPA Range out
of 4.0 (or equivalent )
Minimum Prerequisite Courses*
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
(Macdonald Campus)
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Bioresource Engineering
2.5 - 2.7 One semester of calculus for science
Two semesters of biology, chemistry and/or physics
(with labs)

Architecture
NOTE: The decision to admit also takes into account the portfolio
ranking.
3.3 - 3.5;
B+ in each prerequisite
One semester each of differential and integral calculus
One semester of linear algebra
Two semesters each of chemistry and physics
(mechanics, electricity & magnetism, waves & optics)
(with labs)
Portfolio required
Arts 3.3 - 3.5 No specific courses
Arts and Science 3.5 - 3.9;
B in each prerequisite
One semester each of differential and integral calculus
Two semesters of biology, chemistry and/or physics
(with labs).
Dietetics and Human Nutrition (Macdonald Campus)
Dietetics

Nutrition

3.0 - 3.5;
B in each prerequisite
2.7 - 3.0;
B- in each prerequisite
One semester of calculus for science
Two semesters of biology, chemistry and/or physics
(with labs)

Education
Kindergarten/Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Physical Education
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)

2.7 - 3.5
2.7 - 3.0
3.3 - 3.5
2.7 - 3.0

No specific courses;
Language test required for TESL.


Kinesiology

3.3 - 3.5;
B in each prerequisite

One semester each of differential and integral calculus
Two semesters of biology, chemistry and/or physics
(with labs).
Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical, Computer & Software Engineering
Mining & Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering


3.3 - 3.9;
3.3 - 3.7;
3.0 - 3.3;
3.0 - 3.3;
3.3 - 3.7;
B in each prerequisite
One semester each of differential and integral calculus
Two semesters of chemistry and/or physics (with labs)
or one of each.

Management 3.3 - 3.7;
B in each math
One semester course covering differential and integral
calculus.
Applicants from Qubec institutions should also have one
semester of linear algebra.
Nursing 3.0 - 3.3;
B in each prerequisite
One semester each of differential and integral calculus
Two semesters of biology, chemistry and/or physics
(with labs).
Physical and Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy

3.2 - 3.5
3.5 - 3.7
One semester each of differential and integral
calculus;
Two semesters each of biology, general chemistry,
and physics (mechanics, electricity & magnetism,
waves & optics) (with labs)
One semester of organic chemistry (with lab)
Science
Biological, Biomedical and Life Sciences
Microbiology and Immunology
Neuroscience
Physical, Earth, Math and Computer Sciences

3.3 - 3.8;
3.3 - 3.8;
N/A;
3.3- 3.5;
B in each prerequisite
One semester each of differential and integral calculus
Two semesters of biology, chemistry and/or physics
(with labs).

Social Work 3.0 - 3.3 No specific courses;
Social Work Analysis, CV, and two (2) reference letters
required.
The Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, Religious Studies, and the Schulich School of Music have their own admission offices. Please contact them directly for more information.
* Any remaining basic math/sciences beyond minimum requirements must be completed in addition to program requirements.
The Neuroscience Group is extremely competitive. Actual admission minima varied depending on previous academic credentials and no one minimum CGPA value is indicative of the
strength of the applicant pool.