Study at uOttawa and work in Quebec

University of Ottawa: Nutrition Sciences

(Bachelor’s — Faculty of Health Sciences)

Quebec requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition from one of the three programs recognized by the Ordre professionnel des diététistes du Québec (OPDQ)
• Have a licence to practise the profession and be on the roll of members of the OPDQ

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Pass the national Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination after one’s studies
• Have a licence to practise as a dietitian issued by the provincial body regulating the profession as a member in good standing, and apply for an OPDQ licence under the labour mobility agreement among the provinces or
• Without membership in a professional body, apply for recognition of equivalence from the OPDQ for Canadian graduates. Some additional requirements, such as courses or placements, may be stipulated.

Resource

Ordre professionnel des diététistes du Québec
514-393-3733 or 1-888-393-8528

University of Ottawa: Physiotherapy (Master’s — Faculty of Health Sciences)

Quebec requirements

• Master’s in physiotherapy leading to licensing by the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ)
• Have a licence to practise the profession and register for the OPPQ roll of members

Requirements with a University of Ottawa degree

• Have a licence to practise occupational therapy issued by a Canadian provincial body regulating the profession and apply to the OPPQ under the labour mobility agreement among the provinces or
• Without membership in a professional body, apply for recognition of equivalence from the OPPQ

Resource

Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec
514-351-2770

University of Ottawa: Occupational Therapy (Master’s — Faculty of Health Sciences)

Quebec requirements

• Master’s in occupational therapy leading to licensing by the Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec (OEQ)
• Licence to practise the profession and be on the roll of members of the OEQ

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Have a licence to practise occupational therapy issued by a Canadian provincial body regulating the profession and apply to the OEQ under the labour mobility agreement among the provinces or
• Without membership in a professional body, apply for a licence for Canadian graduates. The uOttawa master’s in occupational therapy is accredited by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and is recognized by the OEQ.

Resource

Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec
514-844-5778 or 1-800-265-5778

University of Ottawa: Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (Master’s — Faculty of Health Sciences)

Quebec requirements

• Master’s in audiology or speech-language pathology
• Have a licence to practise the profession and be on the roll of members of the Ordre des orthophonistes et audiologistes du Québec (OOAQ)

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Have a licence to practise audiology or speech-language pathology issued by a Canadian body regulating the profession and apply to the OOAQ under the labour mobility agreement among the provinces or
• Without membership in a professional body, apply for a licence for graduates from another Canadian province. As University of Ottawa audiology or speech-language pathology programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Canadian University Programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, the degree received at the end of the program is recognized by the OOAQ. There are some additional requirements, including taking online courses on the health-care and education systems, the profession and the laws, regulations and standards that apply to the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology in Quebec.

Resource

Ordre des orthophonistes et audiologistes du Québec
514-282-9123 or 1-888-232-9123

Nursing (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Health Sciences)

Quebec requirements

• Bachelor’s in nursing to work as a nurse clinician
• Pass the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ) professional admission examination

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• The OIIQ recognizes the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE). For more information on applying for a licence, contact the OIIQ registrar’s office or
• If the graduate hasn’t passed the CRNE, pass the OIIQ professional admission examination.
• For more about recognition of equivalence for a Canadian nursing degree, contact the OIIQ registrar’s office.

Resource

Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec
514-935-2501 or 1-800-363-6048

University of Ottawa: Medicine (Doctorate — Faculty of Medicine)

Quebec requirements

• Doctorate in medicine from an Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada-accredited university
• Postdoctoral training completed in family medicine (two years) or in another specialty (four to eight years), in accordance with the training requirements of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFMC) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
• Pass the CFMC or RCPSC final exam in family medicine or another specialty recognized in Quebec
• Medical Council of Canada licence
• Take part in ALDO-Quebec training

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• The Collège des médecins du Québec recognizes University of Ottawa postdoctoral programs.

Resource

Collège des médecins du Québec 
Direction des études médicales
514-933-4441 or 1-888-633-3246

University of Ottawa: Education (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Education)

Quebec requirements

• For information on teachers from another Canadian province or territory, as well as the Service de demande d'autorisation d'enseigner questionnaire to determine eligibility for a teaching licence, see Becoming a teacher.

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Be certified to teach in Ontario, i.e., be a member of the Ontario College of Teachers
• Provide a declaration of criminal convictions

Resource

All resources on teaching in Quebec and the steps to be licensed are available at Becoming a teacher.

University of Ottawa: (Master of Education — Counselling Psychology) (MA/MEd — Faculty of Education)

Quebec requirements

• Master’s in guidance and counselling
• Guidance counsellor licence

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Graduates of the University of Ottawa program can become members of the Canadian Counselling (note 1) and Psychotherapy Association (note 2) and, if they meet certain requirements, the Ordre des conseillers et conseillères d’orientation du Québec.
• Apply for admission with equivalence

Ressource

Ordre des conseillers et conseillères d’orientation du Québec
514-737-4717 or 1-800-363-2643

Note 1

Also known as personal and career development adviser.

Note 2

To hold the title of psychotherapist and practise psychotherapy in Quebec, one must have a licence issued by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec, which members of the seven designated professional bodies can receive. Being a member of the Ordre des conseillers et conseillères d’orientation du Québec allows one to be licensed as a psychotherapist by meeting certain additional conditions.

University of Ottawa: Psychology (PhD — Faculty of Social Sciences)

Quebec requirements

• Doctorate in professional psychology
• Pass a course in ethics (45 hours minimum) offered by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec or a university-level course on the code of ethics recognized by the Ordre

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Canadian psychologists can be licensed in Quebec if they hold a licence to practise psychology issued by another Canadian province or territory.
• The University of Ottawa’s psychology program is accredited by the Canadian Psychological Association.
• The University of Ottawa Ethics and Professional Issues course is recognized by the Ordre des psychologues du Québec.

Resource

Ordre des psychologues du Québec
514-738-1881 or 1-800-363-2644

University of Ottawa: Social Work (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Social Sciences)

Quebec requirements

• Bachelor or master’s in social work
• Professional licence

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• The University of Ottawa bachelor’s and master’s degrees are accredited by the Canadian Association for Social Work Education.
• There are two options:
  • Obtain a general certificate of registration for social work issued by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, which allows for licensing by the Quebec Ordre
  • Pass a course offered by the Ordre on laws, regulations and ethical issues related to the profession of social worker in Quebec or
• Without joining the Ontario college, apply for recognition of equivalence of one’s degree

Resource

Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec
514-731-3925 or 1-888-731-9420

University of Ottawa: Criminology (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Social Sciences)

Some jobs in Quebec may require membership in the Ordre professionnel des criminologues du Québec. For details, see the Ordre professionnel des criminologues du Québec website. A licence isn’t required to work in the following fields in Quebec: police, federal correctional services, prevention, policy analysis, teaching, research.

Quebec requirements

• Bachelor’s (intervention option) or master’s (clinical option) in criminology issued by a recognized Quebec university
• Apply for a licence

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• The University of Ottawa’s honours bachelor’s in criminology with a field placement in criminological intervention option is recognized by the Ordre.
• It must include at least 60 course units in criminology, as per the Ordre’s equivalence standards.
• Apply for a licence

Resource

Ordre professionnel des criminologues du Québec
514-347-6727
[email protected]

University of Ottawa: Chemistry and Biochemistry (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Science)

Quebec requirements

• Bachelor’s in chemistry or biochemistry, or other chemistry-related science education (in which case, equivalent education is required)

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Applicants who received an education outside Quebec must request that their degree equivalence be assessed.
• University of Ottawa chemistry and biochemistry degrees are recognized by the Ordre and lead to a chemist in training licence.
• Other chemistry-related science education can also be recognized.

Resource

Ordre des chimistes du Québec
514-844-3644

University of Ottawa: Geology (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Science)

Quebec requirements

• Honours bachelor’s of science in geology
• Have three years’ relevant experience or be registered for a supervised internship
• Pass the professional exam after completing the placement or equivalent

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Request recognition of equivalence of one’s degree
• Request recognition of equivalence of one’s internship or register for a supervised internship
• Meet the other licensing conditions
• Those licensed by Professional Geoscientists Ontario can receive a geologist’s licence.

Resource

Ordre des géologues du Québec
514-278-6220 or 888-377-7708

University of Ottawa: Engineering (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Engineering)

Quebec requirements

• Bachelor’s in engineering
• Apply for admission to the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec and register for the professional admission program as a candidate for the engineering program (CEP)
• Pass the theoretical and practical sections
  • Theoretical section:
    • approximately 30 hours of online training
    • Pass the professional exam with a minimum grade of 60%
  • Practical section:
    • Acquire at least 24 months of practical experience supervised by an engineer
    • Confirm acquisition of the six targeted skills to practise engineering

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• The University of Ottawa’s engineering programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) and lead to membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec.
• Apply for admission to the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
• Meet the above Quebec requirements

Resource

Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
514-845-6141 or 1-800-461-6141

University of Ottawa: Civil Law (LLL — Faculty of Law)

Quebec requirements

• Bachelor’s or licentiate in civil law from a recognized Quebec university
• Complete the professional training offered by the École du Barreau (given in Gatineau) and pass the bar exams
• Complete six months of articling in a workplace
• Be sworn in as a lawyer

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• The University of Ottawa’s civil law program is recognized by the Barreau du Québec.

Resource

Barreau du Québec
514-954 3400 or 1-800-361-8495

University of Ottawa: Civil Law (Licentiate in Law — LLL) Notarial Law (Master of Notarial Law)

Quebec requirements

• Bachelor’s or licentiate in civil law from a recognized Quebec university
• Master’s in notarial law, completed at the University of Ottawa or elsewhere
• 16-week articling period
• Take the Chambre des notaires du Québec professional training (which is given in Ottawa) and pass the Chambre case study
• Be sworn as a notary and registered on the roll of the Ordre des notaires du Québec to practise the profession of notary

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• University of Ottawa civil and notarial law programs are recognized by the Chambre des notaires and allow you to practise as a notary.

Resource

Chambre des notaires du Québec
514-879-1793 or 1-800-263-1793

University of Ottawa: Civil Law (LLL — Faculty of Law)

Quebec requirements

• College diploma in paralegal technology (equivalence might be granted for a bachelor’s in civil law from a recognized Quebec university)
• Complete four weeks of training and a six-month supervised placement
• Pass the professional exam

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• The University of Ottawa’s civil law program is recognized as an equivalent program.

Resource

Chambre des huissiers de justice du Québec
514-721-1100

University of Ottawa: Accounting (Bachelor’s — Telfer School of Management)

Quebec requirements

• Bachelor of commerce degree recognized by the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (OCPAQ)
• Complete the OCPAQ Professional Education Program (PEP) at a Quebec university (master’s level)
• Pass the Common Final Examination (CFE), the professional exam for Canadian CPAs
• Complete a 24-month placement recognized by the Ordre des comptables agrees du Québec

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

Bachelor of commerce with specialization in accounting, which is recognized in Quebec for admission to the PEP. Eligibility for the PEP must be confirmed with the Quebec university selected. See the PEP prerequisite courses offered at the University of Ottawa (in French).

Resource

Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec
514-288-3256 or 1-800-363-4688
[email protected]

University of Ottawa: Human Resource Management (BCom — Telfer School of Management)

Quebec requirements

• Bachelor’s in human resources management or industrial relations

Students who hold one of the degrees recognized by the Ordre des conseillers en resources humaines agréés receive CHRP or CIRC designation.

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• University of Ottawa graduates must apply for membership in the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés du Québec based on recognition of equivalence.
• A University of Ottawa bachelor of commerce degree with specialization in human resource management from the University of Ottawa leads directly to writing the equivalence exam.
• For other programs, candidates must have their application for admission assessed by the equivalency committee to be able to write the equivalence exam.

See the Ordre des conseillers en resources humaines agréés recognized academic pathways (in French).

Resource

Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés
514-879-1636 or 1-800-214-1609