Before submitting your application, ensure that you meet the following criteria:
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident at the time of application
- Have completed a minimum of 2 years of full-time university studies (60 credits or equivalent)
- Have a 75% (B+) overall average or equivalent as calculated by University of Ottawa's rules
- Successfully complete the required prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of 75% (B+) in each course
To be admitted to the program, you must also:
- Successfully complete the CASPer test
- Successfully complete the admission interview
- Demonstrate your ability to follow a university program in French
- Demonstrate your ability to work in a bilingual environment
The following courses must be taken and passed prior to initial program registration.
33 university-level credits in Humanities, Math and Science:
- 6 credits in Humanities/Social Sciences
- 6 credits in Biology (we also accept anatomy and physiology courses)
- 6 credits in Organic Chemistry
- 3 credits in Chemistry
- 3 credits in Biochemistry
- 3 credits in Statistics
- 6 laboratory credits*
* The laboratory requirements can be met by either having 6 course credits (part of the above list) that include a laboratory component or by having completed additional laboratory-based courses up to 6 credits. The Faculty of Medicine will be responsible for determining equivalencies.
Letter of reference procedure
- Recommendation form to be completed online;
- You must provide two (2) letters of recommendation;
- A letter from a healthcare professional is an asset.
The electronic reference form will be accessible from your uoZone account (your student services portal), where you can add your referees’ names and contact information. Your referees will receive an e-mail asking them to complete the online reference form. Once submitted, it will be automatically associated with your student file.
This 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.
About the CASPer test
CASPer assesses for non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics that we believe are important for successful students and graduates of our program, and will complement the other tools that we use for applicant screening. In implementing CASPer, we are trying to further enhance fairness and objectivity in our selection process.
In order to take CASPer, you will be responsible for securing access to a computer with audio capabilities, equipped with a webcam and a reliable internet connection on your selected test date. CASPer can be taken practically anywhere that you can satisfy the aforementioned requirements. No exceptions will be provided for applicants unable to take CASPer online due to being located at sites where internet is not dependable due to technical or political factors.
The CASPer test is comprised of 10-12 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. No studying is required for CASPer, but you may want to familiarize yourself with the test structure, and ensure you have a quiet environment to take the test.
The CASPer test must be completed in French.
To register to the CASPer test, please consult the test dates page.