Discover language proficiency requirements for Graduate Studies of the Faculty of Medicine. Explore TOEFL and IELTS score criteria for various programs. Start your academic journey today.
  • If your first language is neither English nor French, you must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction for your program by submitting a test score from one of the tests in the list below:
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Learn more about these tests:

  • TOEFL (University of Ottawa Institution Code: 0993)
  • IELTS ​​​​​​

Minimum score required

The following departments listed share the same IELTS and TOEFL score requirements as shown below:

  • Biochemistry
  • Cellular and Molecular Medicine
  • Epidemiology
  • Microbiology and Immunology
  • Anatomical Sciences Education
  • Neuroscience
  • Public Health
  • Graduate diploma in health education

TOEFL

Internet-based100
Home-based100

IELTS (Academic module)

Overall7
Individual7
  • Graduate diploma population health risk assessment and management

Admissions are suspended until further notice.

TOEFL

Internet-based79-80
Home-based79-80

IELTS (Academic module)

Overall6.5
Individual5
Information regarding Francophone programs and language requirements
TestMinimum result required
DELF (Diplôme d’études en langue française)B2 ; 16/25 (expression écrite)
DALF (Diplôme approfondi de langue française)C1/C2
TCF (Test de connaissance du français)B2
TEF Canada (Test d’évaluation de français)B2 ; 13 (expression écrite)