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All applicants to the Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Nursing (Integrated) and Master's programs at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº are required to complete a mandatory 90-minute online assessment called CASPer. CASPer—the Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics—is a web-based situational judgement test designed to evaluate key personal and professional characteristics essential for students to be successful in nursing school and, ultimately, as practising nurses. Some of these characteristics include professionalism, empathy, compassion, and cultural sensitivity. Since CASPer assesses non-cognitive and interpersonal characteristics, studying is not required.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to secure technical requirements including a reliable internet connection on their selected test date. No exceptions will be made for applicants who are unable to take CASPerTM online due to unreliable internet connection caused by technical or political factors. Applicants may want to explore details of the requirements and the structure of this assessment at .

Please go to to sign up and reserve a test date using your Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Student Number and a piece of government-issued photo ID. You will be provided with a limited number of testing dates and times; these are the only testing dates available for your CASPer test as no additional tests will be scheduled. Please use an email address that you check regularly, since there may be updates to the test schedule. You may direct any inquiries to support [at] takecasper.com or via online chat by registering on the .

The CASPer test is composed of 12 sections of video and written scenarios. Following each scenario, you will be required to answer a set of probing questions under a time constraint. Each response is graded by a different rater, giving a very robust and reliable view of personal and professional characteristics important to our program. You may want to familiarize yourself with the test structure at , and ensure you have access to a quiet environment in which to take the test. CASPer test results are valid for one admissions cycle; applicants who have already taken the test in previous years will therefore be expected to re-take it.

Detailed information about each admission category can be found at www.mcgill.ca/applying/requirements.

Quebec Diploma of Collegial Studies (Health Sciences/ Sciences)

Holders of the Diploma of Collegial Studies who have completed the following courses are considered for admission to the 103-credit B.Sc.(N.) Program:

• Biology - NYA, General Biology II (00UK, 00XU)
• Chemistry - NYA, NYB, Organic Chemistry I (00UL, 00UM, 00XV)
• Mathematics - NYA, NYB (00UN, 00UP)
• Physics - NYA, NYB, NYC (00UR, 00US, 00UT)

Admission will be based on the cote de rendement au collégial (Cote R); overall Cote R, and Cote R in prerequisite courses are considered.

Mature Students

Within the University provisions, candidates who are at least 23 years old and are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, may be eligible for consideration as Mature Students. See www.mcgill.ca/applying/requirements for more specific details. An applicant requesting entry as a Mature Student must have successfully completed a minimum of three courses: one in functions (precalculus; calculus is preferred), and at least two of general biology, chemistry, or physics (all with labs). Each of the courses must have been completed at the CEGEP or university level, with a minimum university grade of 70% or equivalent. Mature students are advised to meet with CEGEP representatives to determine what courses they should take based on high school science studies. Candidates with these prerequisites may then be admitted to the 136-credit B.Sc.(N.) program (four years, see U0 year in Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (B.Sc.(N.)) - Nursing (103 credits); students will not repeat CEGEP level courses that are equivalent to U0 courses).

Applicants from Ontario

Ontario applicants must have completed the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) by the time they commence their university studies. Most students are considered for the four-year B.Sc.(N.) program (includes a U0 year described in Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (B.Sc.(N.)) - Nursing (103 credits)).

• Calculus and Vectors MCV4U

At least two of:

• Biology SBI4U
• Chemistry SCH4U
• Physics SPH4U
• 4U English or French

Admission is based on Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's calculation of the applicant's "Top 6" pre-university (4U and 4M) course average and on the program prerequisites. At least four of the "Top 6", as well as all prerequisites, must be at the 4U level. All grades are taken into consideration in determining admission, including those for failed or repeated courses. Most applied courses are excluded from the "Top 6" average; performing arts courses at the 4M level (maximum of two) will be eligible. Grade 12 English or French must be included in the "Top 6" calculation, depending on the language of instruction at the applicant's school.

Applicants from Canadian High Schools outside of Quebec and Ontario

These applicants must hold a high school diploma giving access to university education in their province/territory. Most students are considered for the four-year B.Sc.(N.) program (includes a U0 year described in Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (B.Sc.(N.)) - Nursing (103 credits)).

• Grade 12 Mathematics (precalculus)
• At least two of: Grade 12 Biology, Chemistry or Physics
• Grade 12 English or French

Admission is based on Æ»¹ûÒùÔº's calculation of the applicant's "Top 5" academic Grade 12 courses (regardless of the calendar year in which they were taken), including the prerequisites. All grades are taken into consideration in determining admission, including those for failed or repeated courses. Grade 12 English or French will be included in the "Top 5" calculation, depending on the language of instruction at the applicant's school.

Applicants from other Universities or Colleges and Second Bachelor Degree applicants (Transfer Students)

Students who wish to transfer from other universities and colleges are considered on the basis of both the pre-university and university studies. A minimum of 60 credits must be completed at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº if a degree is to be granted. Admission requirements are:

• 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 103-credit B.Sc.(N.) program. This applies particularly to the Physiology and Pharmacology courses. In order to form a basis for admission or to be considered for credit or exemption, sciences and mathematics courses must have been completed within the last five years.

Applicants from U.S. High School Programs (in U.S. or other countries)

These applicants must hold a high school diploma and must have followed an academic program leading to university entrance:

• Precalculus (functions)
• At least two of: Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
• SAT IIs must include at least two different subjects from the following list: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics

Grade 10, 11, and 12 academic results will be considered, with special attention paid to results in courses most relevant to the B.Sc.(N.) program of study

Applicants from outside Canada or the U.S.

Students with a strong mathematics and science preparation at a Senior High School level, who wish to be considered for entrance to the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) program, should visit www.mcgill.ca/applying/requirements for detailed information about requirements. Most students are considered for the four-year B.Sc.(N.) program (includes a U0 year described in Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (B.Sc.(N.)) - Nursing (103 credits)).

Students educated in different languages may be required to provide proof of proficiency in English. A TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 233 (577 for the paper-based version) is required (see Proof of Proficiency in English for other assessments that are acceptable).

Inter-Faculty Transfer Students (Æ»¹ûÒùÔº students)

Applications are completed through Minerva. Visit www.mcgill.ca/students/transfer-readmission for complete instructions and application deadlines.

The Ingram School of Nursing accepts applications from students currently enrolled in another program within Æ»¹ûÒùÔº. Students must be in Satisfactory Standing in their current program. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.70 (3.0 or above preferred) is normally required. Transfer students are considered for admission on the basis of current university studies and previous studies.

Holders of a Bachelor's Degree

Applicants who already have a general bachelor's degree in Science or Arts, or will have completed such an undergraduate degree by August 1 of the entering year, should contact Service Point or the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº Welcome Centre. Said applicants may be eligible to apply either for entrance to the B.Sc.(N.) program or to the Qualifying Year of the Master's program. Application to the B.Sc.(N.) program is made to Enrolment Services. Requests for information regarding applications to the Qualifying Year should be directed to the Ingram School of Nursing.

Applicants who have completed the Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) 180.A.0. will be considered for admission to the University segment of the program. Applications must be made within three years of graduation from the DEC 180.A.0. Admission will be based on the cote de rendement collégiale (Cote R); overall Cote R and Cote R in prerequisite courses are considered.

The courses must be taken in the sequence outlined unless discussed with the B.N. (Integrated) adviser.

Application to the Ingram School of Nursing is made using the Æ»¹ûÒùÔº online application available at www.mcgill.ca/applying.

Please note that the same application is used for all undergraduate programs at Æ»¹ûÒùÔº, and two program choices can be entered.

All applications must be accompanied by a non-refundable fee; please see the Student Accounts website for application fee amounts and other details. Æ»¹ûÒùÔº does not offer application fee waivers.

The deadlines for submission of applications for Fall admission are: January 15 (applicants studying outside of Canada), February 1 (applicants from Canadian high schools outside of Quebec), March 1 (all other applicants). If January admission to the Bachelor of Nursing program is open, the deadline for application is November 1.