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 our website.

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 2015. 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.

Minimum CGPA Range out of

Faculty or School Minimum Prerequisite Courses*
4.0 (or equivalent )
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences  One semester of calculus for science
(Macdonald Campus)  Two semesters of biology, chemistry and/or
2.5 - 2.7 physics (with labs)
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Bioresource Engineering
Concurrent B.Sc. (B.Sc.(F.Sc.)/B.Sc.(Nutr.Sc.))
Food Science (B.Sc.(F.Sc.))
Architecture 3.3 - 3.5;  One semester each of differential and integral
calculus
NOTE: The decision to admit also takes into account the B+ in each prerequisite  One semester of linear algebra
portfolio ranking.  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;  One semester each of differential and integral
calculus
B in each prerequisite  Two semesters of biology, chemistry and/or
physics (with labs).

Dietetics and Human Nutrition (Macdonald Campus)  One semester of calculus for science
 Two semesters of biology, chemistry and/or
Dietetics physics (with labs)
3.0 - 3.6;
B in each prerequisite

Nutrition 2.7 - 3.0;

B- in each prerequisite
Education

Kindergarten/Elementary Education* 2.7 - 3.5 No specific courses;

Secondary Education* 2.7 - 3.0
Physical Education 3.3 - 3.5 Language test required for TESL, Letter of Intent required for
all B.Ed. programs except Physical Education.
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)* 2.7 - 3.0
*NOTE: The decision to admit takes into account the
evaluation of the Letter of Intent.
Kinesiology 3.3 - 3.5;  One semester each of differential and integral
calculus
B in each prerequisite  Two semesters of biology, chemistry and/or
physics (with labs).

Engineering  One semester each of differential and integral

calculus
Chemical Engineering 3.3 - 3.9;  Two semesters of chemistry and/or physics (with
Civil Engineering 3.3 - 3.9; labs) or one of each.
Electrical, Computer & Software Engineering 3.0 - 3.9;
Mining & Materials Engineering 3.0 - 3.4;
Mechanical Engineering 3.3 - 3.9;
B in each prerequisite
Management 3.3 - 3.7;  One semester course covering differential and
integral calculus.
B in each math
Applicants from Québec institutions must also have one
semester of linear algebra.
Nursing 3.0 - 3.3;  One semester each of differential and integral
calculus
B in each prerequisite  Two semesters of biology, chemistry and/or
physics (with labs).

Physical and Occupational Therapy  One semester each of differential and integral
calculus;
Occupational Therapy 3.2 - 3.5  Two semesters each of biology, general
chemistry, and physics (mechanics, electricity &
Physical Therapy 3.5 - 3.7 magnetism, waves & optics) (with labs)
 One semester of organic chemistry (with lab)

Science  One semester each of differential and integral

Biological, Biomedical and Life Sciences 3.3 - 3.8; calculus
Neuroscience† N/A;  Two semesters of biology, chemistry and/or
Physical, Earth, Math and Computer Sciences 3.3- 3.5; physics (with labs).
B in each prerequisite

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.