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Inter-Faculty Transfers to BSc(N) for Current ³ÉÈËVRÊÓÆµ Students

Students who are currently registered in a BSc or BA and BSc program at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓÆµ may be interested to learn that the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) program offers a degree that builds on a strong science base and provides students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical expertise to embark on a rewarding career in the health care sector.

Nursing students study core biological science courses such as physiology, pharmacology, and pathology. Courses from the social sciences such as psychology and anthropology broaden the student’s knowledge base of human behavior and nursing science courses provide the basis for a professional degree that is a passport to the world.

The BSc(N) program is ideal for students who currently enjoy their science studies but miss interacting with people and wonder about future employment opportunities.

Inter-faculty deadlines by faculty/school can be found . Please note that we do notÌýaccept interfaculty applications for Winter term.Ìý

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Who is eligible?

Transfer applicants must meet each of the following requirements:

  • Be a student who is in satisfactory standing in the current program of study
  • Have a minimum CGPA of 2.7; 3.0 or above preferred
  • Have completed a minimum of two U0 semesters OR one semester of U1 studies
  • Proof of French proficiency (see the "Acceptable means to demonstrate French proficiency" section below) – emailed to undergraduate.nursing [at] mcgill.ca by the application deadline.ÌýPLEASE NOTE that applicants must send the necessary proof (i.e.: transcripts) if they are requesting an exemption.
  • Meet the minimum freshman science requirements or their equivalents in MATH 139 or 140 and 141; BIOL 112, CHEM 110, 120, and 212; PHYS 101 and 102Ìý
  • Provide a sound rationale for seeking transfer (see details for application letterÌýsubmitted to ³ÉÈËVRÊÓÆµ Committee)

How to apply

  • Interested applicants submit an electronic transfer application that is available on-line through the Student Records Menu once logged into .
  • In addition, an application letter that outlines the reason(s) for wanting to transfer from the current program of study into nursing must also be uploaded on the Minerva application. The letter is reviewed by the Ingram School of Nursing Undergraduate ³ÉÈËVRÊÓÆµ Committee.
  • Students who have not previously provided ³ÉÈËVRÊÓÆµ with documents related to high school, CEGEP, or previous university studies must provide the Ingram School of Nursing Student Affairs Office with official transcripts.

Application and Supporting DocumentsÌýdeadlines

For Fall admission: March 1st - June 1st

Inter-faculty deadlines by faculty/school can be found .ÌýPlease note that we do notÌýaccept interfaculty applications for Winter term.Ìý

Credit transfers

  • All previous ³ÉÈËVRÊÓÆµ courses (credits and grades, including failures) will be included in the Minerva transcript record of Nursing studies.Ìý

  • Eligible courses from previous ³ÉÈËVRÊÓÆµ studies mayÌýbe used to fill the B.Sc.(N) elective credit requirements, provided that the courses met our transfer credit guidelines.

Decisions

  • Inter-faculty transfer applicants who have provided all the necessary documentation can expect a decision within 2 to 4 weeks of the closure of the application in most cases.
  • Applicants whose record requires clarification may be asked to meet with a member of the ³ÉÈËVRÊÓÆµ Committee and a decision rendered after this clarification.
  • Decisions are indicated on Minerva. Successful applicants will receive a personal email via the ³ÉÈËVRÊÓÆµ email account indicating all transfer credits and other important information (e.g., immunization requirements).
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  • Applicants are strongly encouraged to begin obtaining the required immunizations in January, as this process can take up to six months. Students who have accepted their offer of admission on Minerva must upload the completed immunization form directly to the Student Wellness Hub, by June 15th. The immunization form can be found here; for information on this program requirement, please review the Ingram School of Nursing’s Clinical requirements web page and contact the School for any questions. Students who have not completed their immunizations by the deadline will be forced to defer their admission for one year.

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Criteria to meet French proficiency requirements

If you answer 'yes' to at least one of the following questions you will be exempt from providing further proof of French proficiency.

  1. Have you completed secondary 4 and 5 at a school in Quebec where French was the primary language of instruction?
  2. Will you have graduated from a high school program where French is the primary language of instructionÌýe.g.ÌýBaccalauréat Francais, Certificat d'enseignement secondaire supérieur (Belgique),ÌýCertificat de maturité (Suisse))?
  3. Did you study at a French-language school during the final two consecutive years of secondary school?
  4. Do you have a Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC) granted by a French-language CEGEP before the introduction of theÌýÉpreuve uniforme de françaisÌýin 1998?
  5. Will you have passed the CEGEPÌýÉpreuve uniforme de français?
  6. Will you have you completed 60 credits or more of an undergraduate program in at a French-language university in Quebec?
  7. Have you been enrolled for 2 consecutive years or more in a full-time undergraduate program in a francophone university outside of Quebec?

If none of the above exemptions apply to you, you will need to submit the results for one of the approved certificates or tests listed below.


​​​​​Acceptable means to demonstrate FrenchÌýproficiency

Students are expected toÌýobtain a level of B2 or higherÌý(level 7 on the Échelle Québecoise (EQ)) on all components of any of the tests listed below.Ìý

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  • Diplôme d'études en langue française/Diplôme approfondi de langue française (DELF/DALF)Ìý
  • ³ÉÈËVRÊÓÆµ Certificate of Proficiency in French (SCS) or French for Professional Communication (SCS)Ìýwww.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/area-of-study/languages
  • TCFÌý(Test de connaissance du français tout public)Ìý
  • TCF - Quebec: Test de connaissance du français pour le QuébecÌý
  • TCF - Canada:ÌýTest de connaissance du français CanadaÌý
  • TCF DAP: Test de connaissance du français (pour la demande d’admission préalable dans une université de France)Ìý
  • TEFÌý(or eTEF): Test d’évaluation du français (pour les études en France)Ìý
    NOTE: All four mandatory examinations are required (Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension, Oral Expression and Written Expression).
  • TEFaQÌý(or electronic version): Test d’évaluation du français pour l’accès au QuébecÌý
  • TEF CanadaÌý(or electronic version): Test d’évaluation du français CanadaÌý
  • ³ÉÈËVRÊÓÆµ School of Continuing Studies (SCS):ÌýOnline test
    For applicants toÌýOccupational Therapy, Physical Therapy,Ìýonly.
    Part 1: Written assessment. Part 2: Communication Skills assessment.
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Still not sure?

  • Contact the Nursing Student Affairs OfficeÌý- undergraduate.nursing [at] mcgill.caÌý
  • Meet with a current B.Sc.(N) student – contact the nus.nursing [at] mail.mcgill.ca (Nursing Undergraduate Society )
  • Sit in on a nursing class – contact the undergraduate.nursing [at] mcgill.ca (Undergraduate Nursing Student Affairs Coordinators)

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N.B. IFT is not possible to the Bachelor of Nursing (Integrated) programs, unless you have successfully completed the Nursing DEC 180.A0 within the last five years. For more information, please contact undergraduate.nursing [at] mcgill.caÌý

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