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Documents Required for Admission
Required documents vary by program. Please consult the official list of program‑specific requirements before submitting your application.
After your application is transferred to the University of Ottawa system, you will have 30 days to upload and submit all required documents.
All documents are uploaded in the uoDoc portal found under the application tab in your uoZone account.
Important: Non required admission documents will not be consulted, conserved or returned to the student. These documents will be destroyed according to our administrative procedures.
After your application is transferred to the University of Ottawa system, you will have 30 days to upload and submit all required documents.
All documents are uploaded in the uoDoc portal found under the application tab in your uoZone account.
Important: Non required admission documents will not be consulted, conserved or returned to the student. These documents will be destroyed according to our administrative procedures.
Your complete admission package must include the following documents:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Fee: | Application Fee CA$125.00 (non-refundable) |
| Recommendation letter(s): | 2 Recommendation letter(s) It is highly recommended that you contact your referee prior to submitting your application to confirm their email address and their availability to complete your letter of recommendation. |
| Transcript(s): | Transcript(s) 1 After you receive an offer of admission, you must have official copies of all transcripts sent to the University of Ottawa directly from your previous institutions. |
| Proof of proficiency in your program's language of instruction, in the case of applicants whose first language is neither English nor French Language proficiency test scores equivalencies | Language proficiency test scores equivalencies for Medicine |
| Other Required document(s): | Other required documents:
Please note that non required admission documents will not be consulted, conserved or returned to the student. These documents will be destroyed according to our administrative procedures. |
Advice on how to optimize your application package:
It may take up to 7-10 business days following your online submission and payment of the application fee to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) for the University of Ottawa to receive your application. Once received, you will receive an email from the University of Ottawa. The email will contain your student number, uoAccess login and password that you will need to access your uoZone portal.
Your complete admission package must include the following documents:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Fee: | Application Fee CA$125.00 (non-refundable) |
| Recommendation letter(s): | 2 Recommendation letter(s) It is highly recommended that you contact your referee prior to submitting your application to confirm their email address and their availability to complete your letter of recommendation. |
| Transcript(s): | Transcript(s) 1 After you receive an offer of admission, you must have official copies of all transcripts sent to the University of Ottawa directly from your previous institutions. |
| Proof of proficiency in your program's language of instruction, in the case of applicants whose first language is neither English nor French Language proficiency test scores equivalencies | Language proficiency test scores equivalencies for Medicine |
| Additional Required document(s): | Other required documents:
Please note that non required admission documents will not be consulted, conserved, or returned to the student. These documents will be destroyed according to our administrative procedures.
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Advice on how to optimize your application package:
It may take up to 7-10 business days following your online submission and payment of the application fee to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) for the University of Ottawa to receive your application. Once received, an email is automatically sent from the University of Ottawa. The email contains your student number, uoAccess login and password that you will need to access your uoZone portal.
Your complete admission package must include the following documents:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Application Fee: | Application Fee CA$125.00 (non-refundable) |
Recommendation letter(s): | 2 Recommendation letter(s) It is highly recommended that you contact your referee prior to submitting your application to confirm their email address and their availability to complete your letter of recommendation. |
Transcript(s): | Transcript(s) 1 You must upload copies of all transcripts from universities you have attended to the student portal. Transcripts must cover all courses and programs at any university you have attended, including regular programs (whether completed or not), exchanges, letters of permission, online or correspondence courses, courses taken as a special student or visiting students, etc. If your transcript and degree certificate are not in English or French, you must submit a certified translation (signed and stamped and sealed). After you receive an offer of admission, you must have official copies of all transcripts sent to the University of Ottawa directly from your previous institutions. |
Proof of proficiency in your program's language of instruction, in the case of applicants whose first language is neither English nor French | Language proficiency test scores equivalencies for Medicine |
Required document(s): |
The department may require students to take additional courses Please note that non required admission documents will not be consulted, conserved, or returned to the student. These documents will be destroyed according to our administrative procedures. |
It may take up to 7-10 business days following your online submission and payment of the application fee to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) for the University of Ottawa to receive your application. Once received, an email is automatically sent from the University of Ottawa. The email contains your student number, uoAccess login and password that you will need to access your uoZone portal.
Your complete admission package must include the following documents:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Fee: | Application Fee CA$125.00 (non-refundable) |
| Recommendation letter(s): | 2 Recommendation letter(s) - Research based only. It is highly recommended that you contact your referee prior to submitting your application to confirm their email address and their availability to complete your letter of recommendation. |
| Transcript(s): | Transcript(s) 1 You must upload copies of all transcripts from universities you have attended to the student portal. Transcripts must cover all courses and programs at any university you have attended, including regular programs (whether completed or not), exchanges, letters of permission, online or correspondence courses, courses taken as a special student or visiting students, etc. If your transcript and degree certificate are not in English or French, you must submit a certified translation (signed and stamped and sealed). After you receive an offer of admission, you must have official copies of all transcripts sent to the University of Ottawa directly from your previous institutions. University of Ottawa - Previous or current Ottawa students do not need to submit a transcript of their studies at the University of Ottawa. Professional programs in rehabilitation require all transcripts, including those from uOttawa. |
| Proof of proficiency in your program's language of instruction, in the case of applicants whose first language is neither English nor French Language proficiency test scores equivalencies | Language proficiency test scores equivalencies for Medicine |
| Required document(s): |
Please note that non required admission documents will not be consulted, conserved, or returned to the student. These documents will be destroyed according to our administrative procedures. |
It may take up to 7-10 business days following your online submission and payment of the application fee to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) for the University of Ottawa to receive your application. Once received, you will receive an email from the University of Ottawa. The email will contain your student number, uoAccess login and password that you will need to access your uoZone portal.
Please note that non required admission documents will not be consulted, conserved or returned to the student. These documents will be destroyed according to our
administrative procedures.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Fee: | Application Fee CA$125.00 (non-refundable) |
| Recommendation letter(s): | 2 Recommendation letter(s) It is highly recommended that you contact your referee prior to submitting your application to confirm their email address and their availability to complete your letter of recommendation. |
| Transcript(s): | Transcript(s) 1 You must upload copies of all transcripts from universities you have attended to the student portal. Transcripts must cover all courses and programs at any university you have attended, including regular programs (whether completed or not), exchanges, letters of permission, online or correspondence courses, courses taken as a special student or visiting students, etc. If your transcript and degree certificate are not in English or French, you must submit a certified translation (signed and stamped and sealed). After you receive an offer of admission, you must have official copies of all transcripts sent to the University of Ottawa directly from your previous institutions. University of Ottawa - Previous or current Ottawa students do not need to submit a transcript of their studies at the University of Ottawa. Professional programs in rehabilitation require all transcripts, including those from uOttawa. |
| Proof of proficiency in your program's language of instruction, in the case of applicants whose first language is neither English nor French Language proficiency test scores equivalencies | Language proficiency test scores equivalencies for Medicine |
| Required document(s): |
Please note that non required admission documents will not be consulted, conserved, or returned to the student. These documents will be destroyed according to our administrative procedures. |
Your complete admission package must include the following documents:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Application Fee: | Application Fee CA$125.00 (non-refundable) |
Recommendation letter(s): | 2 Recommendation letter(s) It is highly recommended that you contact your referee prior to submitting your application to confirm their email address and their availability to complete your letter of recommendation. |
Transcript(s): | Transcript(s) You must upload copies of all transcripts from universities you have attended to the student portal. Transcripts must cover all courses and programs at any university you have attended, including regular programs (whether completed or not), exchanges, letters of permission, online or correspondence courses, courses taken as a special student or visiting students, etc. If your transcript and degree certificate are not in English or French, you must submit a certified translation (signed and stamped and sealed). After you receive an offer of admission, you must have official copies of all transcripts sent to the University of Ottawa directly from your previous institutions. University of Ottawa - Previous or current Ottawa students do not need to submit a transcript of their studies at the University of Ottawa. Professional programs in rehabilitation require all transcripts, including those from uOttawa. |
Proof of proficiency in your program's language of instruction, in the case of applicants whose first language is neither English nor French | Language proficiency test scores equivalencies for Medicine |
Required document(s): |
The department may require students to take additional courses Please note that non required admission documents will not be consulted, conserved, or returned to the student. These documents will be destroyed according to our administrative procedures. |
It may take up to 7-10 business days following your online submission and payment of the application fee to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) for the University of Ottawa to receive your application. Once received, an email is automatically sent from the University of Ottawa. The email contains your student number, uoAccess login and password that you will need to access your uoZone portal.
Your complete admission package must include the following documents:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Application Fee: | Application Fee CA$125.00 (non-refundable) |
Recommendation letter(s): | 2 Recommendation letter(s) It is highly recommended that you contact your referee prior to submitting your application to confirm their email address and their availability to complete your letter of recommendation. |
Transcript(s): | Transcript(s) 1 After you receive an offer of admission, you must have official copies of all transcripts sent to the University of Ottawa directly from your previous institutions. |
Proof of proficiency in your program's language of instruction, in the case of applicants whose first language is neither English nor French | Language proficiency test scores equivalencies for Medicine |
Required document(s): | Other additional documents:
|
It may take up to 7-10 business days following your online submission and payment of the application fee to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) for the University of Ottawa to receive your application. Once received, you will receive an email from the University of Ottawa. The email will contain your student number, uoAccess login and password that you will need to access your uoZone portal.
Please note that non required admission documents will not be consulted, conserved or returned to the student. These documents will be destroyed according to our
administrative procedures.
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| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Application Fee: | Application Fee CA$125.00 (non-refundable) |
| Recommendation letter(s): | 2 Recommendation letter(s) It is highly recommended that you contact your referee prior to submitting your application to confirm their email address and their availability to complete your letter of recommendation. |
| Transcript(s): | Transcript(s) 1 You must upload copies of all transcripts from universities you have attended to the student portal. Transcripts must cover all courses and programs at any university you have attended, including regular programs (whether completed or not), exchanges, letters of permission, online or correspondence courses, courses taken as a special student or visiting students, etc. If your transcript and degree certificate are not in English or French, you must submit a certified translation (signed and stamped and sealed). After you receive an offer of admission, you must have official copies of all transcripts sent to the University of Ottawa directly from your previous institutions. University of Ottawa - Previous or current Ottawa students do not need to submit a transcript of their studies at the University of Ottawa. Professional programs in rehabilitation require all transcripts, including those from uOttawa. |
| Proof of proficiency in your program's language of instruction, in the case of applicants whose first language is neither English nor French Language proficiency test scores equivalencies | Language proficiency test scores equivalencies for Medicine |
| Required document(s): |
Please note that non required admission documents will not be consulted, conserved, or returned to the student. These documents will be destroyed according to our administrative procedures. |
Your complete admission package must include the following documents:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Application Fee: | Application Fee CA$125.00 (non-refundable) |
Transcript(s): | Transcript(s) 1 You must upload copies of all transcripts from universities you have attended to the student portal. Transcripts must cover all courses and programs at any university you have attended, including regular programs (whether completed or not), exchanges, letters of permission, online or correspondence courses, courses taken as a special student or visiting students, etc. If your transcript and degree certificate are not in English or French, you must submit a certified translation (signed and stamped and sealed). After you receive an offer of admission, you must have official copies of all transcripts sent to the University of Ottawa directly from your previous institutions. University of Ottawa - Previous or current Ottawa students do not need to submit a transcript of their studies at the University of Ottawa. Professional programs in rehabilitation require all transcripts, including those from uOttawa. |
Proof of proficiency in your program's language of instruction, in the case of applicants whose first language is neither English nor French | Language proficiency test scores equivalencies for Medicine |
Required document(s): |
Please note that non required admission documents will not be consulted, conserved, or returned to the student. These documents will be destroyed according to our administrative procedures. |
It may take up to 7-10 business days following your online submission and payment of the application fee to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) for the University of Ottawa to receive your application. Once received, an email is automatically sent from the University of Ottawa. The email contains your student number, uoAccess login and password that you will need to access your uoZone portal.
Admissions for this program are suspended until further notice
Your complete admission package must include the following documents:
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
Application Fee: | Application Fee CA$125.00 (non-refundable) |
Recommendation letter(s): | 2 Recommendation letter(s) It is highly recommended that you contact your referee prior to submitting your application to confirm their email address and their availability to complete your letter of recommendation. |
Transcript(s): | Transcript(s) 1 You must upload copies of all transcripts from universities you have attended to the student portal. Transcripts must cover all courses and programs at any university you have attended, including regular programs (whether completed or not), exchanges, letters of permission, online or correspondence courses, courses taken as a special student or visiting students, etc. If your transcript and degree certificate are not in English or French, you must submit a certified translation (signed and stamped and sealed). After you receive an offer of admission, you must have official copies of all transcripts sent to the University of Ottawa directly from your previous institutions. University of Ottawa - Previous or current Ottawa students do not need to submit a transcript of their studies at the University of Ottawa. Professional programs in rehabilitation require all transcripts, including those from uOttawa. |
Proof of proficiency in your program's language of instruction, in the case of applicants whose first language is neither English nor French | Language proficiency test scores equivalencies for Medicine |
Required document(s): |
Please note that non required admission documents will not be consulted, conserved, or returned to the student. These documents will be destroyed according to our administrative procedures. |
It may take up to 7-10 business days following your online submission and payment of the application fee to the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) for the University of Ottawa to receive your application. Once received, you will receive an email from the University of Ottawa. The email will contain your student number, uoAccess login and password that you will need to access your uoZone portal.
Please note that non required admission documents will not be consulted, conserved or returned to the student. These documents will be destroyed according to our
administrative procedures.
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Submit an Application
You must submit the following documents to the Faculty of Medicine Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office by email at [email protected].
- Admission application form
- CV
- Copies of transcripts from all universities you have attended which include the grading scale and passing grade.
University of Ottawa - Previous or current Ottawa students do not need to submit a transcript of their studies at the University of Ottawa. Professional programs in rehabilitation require all transcripts, including those from uOttawa.
Additional clarification
You should contact your referees two to three weeks before you are ready to apply to confirm they are willing to provide you with a letter of recommendation.
You will need their work email address and current job title. This information will be entered in uoZone to send your referees the forms to complete.
After you add your referees’ names and contact information, they will receive an email in 1 – 3 business days asking them to complete the online reference form. They will have 10 business days to complete the form.
The process takes place on a secure portal where your personal information is protected and only accessible to authorized staff, guaranteeing that your letters of recommendation will remain completely confidential.
Important: Your application will not be considered complete until all your letters of recommendation are received. You can keep track of completion of these letters by checking the statues of your checklist items in uozone.
Guidelines
- Your referee should be someone who can assess your aptitude to pursue Graduate Studies, for example:
- Thesis director
- Employer
- Supervisor
- We do not accept letters of recommendation from family members, friends, students, former or current classmates, employees or teaching assistants.
- Letters of recommendation must be in English or French
- Provide your refereed with a deadline to ensure they submit their letters on time.
- Provide work emails instead of personal email addresses, such as Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo, etc.
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As part of your application, you must declare and upload an academic transcript from every postsecondary institution you have attended. This requirement applies to all types of studies, including:
- Completed programs
- Programs currently in progress
- Exchange programs
- Letters of permission
- Online or correspondence courses
- Courses taken as a special or visiting student
Students graduating from an Ontario university may request an official transcript through OUAC for a fee.
Current or former University of Ottawa students are not required to submit a transcript for studies completed at uOttawa. Exception: Applicants to professional rehabilitation programs must submit all transcripts, including those from uOttawa.
For the application review process, you may upload electronic copies of your transcripts. Each transcript must include the grading scale and the passing grade.
If you are admitted to the program, you must arrange for your host institution to send us your official transcript directly.
A transcript is considered official only if it is received in one of the following ways:
- By mail (regular mail is acceptable): The transcript must be sent in a sealed university envelope to: Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa Room 2016 – 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5
- By email: The transcript must be sent directly by the host institution to [email protected]
- In person: The transcript must still be in the original sealed university envelope.
All transcript documents are confidential. Envelopes must remain sealed and must not be opened, or the transcript will not be accepted as official.
All documents and transcripts submitted to the University of Ottawa become the property of the University and will not be returned.
Important notes:
- If the transcript and degree certificate are not in English or French, a certified translation (signed and stamped/sealed) must be submitted.
- World Education Service (WES) transcripts are not recognized by our office
- All transcripts will be verified for authenticity.
- Transcripts must show all courses, all marks, and the awarding of degree(s).
Students applying to MPH or EAHR, refer to the advice on how to optimize your application.
Applications for a master program
Your letter of intent should be two to three pages and must address the following five areas:
- Research project: Indicate the field you propose to research. Be as specific as possible about your research goals.
- Preparation: Indicate your educational background and ability to deal with this topic (courses and seminars you took as an undergraduate, or any relevant research or experience).
- If possible, name professors who could potentially supervise your thesis and say whether you have contacted them. If you’ve applied for the MSc in Epidemiology, you do not have to name potential thesis supervisors because you don’t need this information to be admitted to the program.
- Mention your relevant experience (participation in an exchange program, work as a research assistant, lab work, etc.), as well as your career goals.
- Explain anything that might seem unusual in your academic history (for example, poor grades one term due to illness, time away from university, etc.).
Applications for a PhD program
Your letter of intent should be two to three pages and must address the following four areas:
- Research project: Give a general outline of your research project, career goals and matters relevant to your chosen research field (definitions of topics, research hypotheses and sources).
- Preparation: Mention your abilities and background regarding your proposed topic (university education, personal research, well-known scientists you have worked with, etc.).
- Name professors who would be potential thesis supervisors and say whether you have contacted them.
- Mention whether you have applied for graduate scholarships from appropriate bodies, and whether you have received them.
Your resume should include all your publications, volunteer work and any scholarships you have received.
Consult the Language Requirements, to find out the acceptable language tests and minimum score required.
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