ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Queen’s has welcomed students from Canada for many years. The University admissions office is very familiar with the Canadian education system and qualifications. Below you will find information on entrance requirements for students from Canada. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact the North America team.

• Undergraduate entry requirements

  Undergraduate entry requirements

  The following qualifications will be considered for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes. The grades required will vary according to your chosen programme. Please check our Course Finder for detailed entry requirements.

  • The Canadian High School Diploma (Grade 12). The minimum requirement is usually 75 - 80% overall, although some programmes do require higher grades and may specify exact grade requirements in relevant subjects.
  • Alberta: A General High School Diploma with an average of at least 75 - 80% in five acceptable grade 12 courses.
  • British Columbia: the Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma with at least five Bs in acceptable grade 12 courses and 75 - 80% overall.
  • Manitoba: the High School Graduation Diploma with five credits awarded at 300 level in at least four subject areas and at least 75% achieved in each of these areas.
  • Ontario: The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) is required normally with an average of 80% in six Grade 12 U/M courses. Certain programmes may require Grade 12 U/M courses in specific subjects.
  • Saskatchewan: the Grade 12 Standing/Division IV Standing (Secondary School Diploma) with an average of at least 75 - 80% in five acceptable subjects.
  • Between 30 and 36 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB). Information on required grades.

  For entry to Medicine and Dentistry, the minimum entry requirements are either:

  • A minimum of 90% overall in Grade 12 courses in the Canadian High School Diploma, with at least 90% in Grade 12 Chemistry and Biology. Mathematics, Physics and English Language are also required, preferably to Year 11. Applicants for Medicine must also undertake the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) www.ucat.ac.uk  and the University will normally interview international applicants. 
  • A minimum of 36 points overall is required in the International Baccalaureate Diploma with grades 6,6,6 in Higher level subjects including Chemistry and Biology.  Physics, Mathematics and English is also required to Standard Level, or grade 11 (or GCSE Equivalent) if not taken as part of the IB. (Physics is not required for Dentistry). Points obtained for the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge can count towards the total.
  • For graduates, a minimum of 3.3 on a scale of 4.0 (78%) is required for consideration, and applicants must have the appropriate background in relevant science subjects.

  Applicants for Medicine must also undertake the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) www.ucat.ac.uk  and the University will normally interview international applicants. 

• Postgraduate entry requirements

  Entry to our graduate diploma or taught masters programmes usually requires either a UK upper second-class (2:1) or a lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate degree. For most courses, your major subject or content of your Bachelor degree may also be considered.  Please check our Course Finder for detailed entry requirements. 

  The comparable Canadian qualifications are as follows:

  UK Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1)

  A good four-year Bachelor degree or three-year Baccalauréat with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4 point scale, 6.0 on a 9 point scale, 8.0 on a 12 point scale or 73% (where the pass mark is 50%).   Please note that for graduate admission to either the 5 year Medicine or Dentistry degrees, a minimum CGPA of 3.3 on a scale of 4.0 (78%) is required.

  UK Lower Second-Class Honours (2:2)

  A good four-year Bachelor degree or three-year Baccalauréat with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4 point scale, 5.0 on a 9 point scale, 7.0 on a 12 point scale or 70% (where the pass mark is 50%).

  Supporting Documentation
  

  When submitting your application, please ensure that you upload copies of official transcripts for completed programmes as well as those currently in progress. Degree award certificates for programmes already complete should also be provided.

  Borderline Cases

  Sometimes, it may be possible to exercise flexibility in the case of applicants who have completed their degree with slightly lower grades than those outlined in their offer letter. In these cases, the decision will be at the discretion of the Academic Selector.

  On completion of your degree, please forward a copy of your official transcript and award certificate to intl.student@qub.ac.uk to confirm the award of your qualification and the overall grade. Unfortunately, we cannot advise you further until we receive this documentation.

  INTO Queen's Preparation Courses

  If you are interested in Computing, Finance or Management courses, but do not meet the entry requirements, you may wish to consider a a pre-masters Graduate Diploma offered by INTO Queen's.

  MPhil/PhD Study

  Students interested in undertaking a PhD at Queen’s University need a good Four Year Bachelor's degree and, normally a good Master's degree in addition to a strong research proposal.

• English language requirements

  If English is not your native language, you will need to demonstrate a minimum level of English. Queen's University normally requires the equivalent of 6.5 IELTS or 90 TOEFL IBT (Internet Based Test). However, some degree programmes have higher or lower requirements (please check individual programme requirements in the relevant undergraduate or postgraduate University Coursefinder. View the full list of acceptable English Language qualifications.

  INTO Queen's English Language Programmes

  INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a wide range of English Language courses, which may assist students to meet the required standard of English language to be eligible for entry to degree programmes at the University. If you wish to apply for an English course please contact into@qub.ac.uk or view the list of INTO Queen's English Language courses.

• Medicine/Dentistry entry requirements

  For entry to Medicine and Dentistry, a minimum of 90% overall in Grade 12 courses in the Canadian High School Diploma is required, with at least 90% in Grade 12 Chemistry and Biology. Mathematics, Physics and English Language are also required, preferably to Year 11. Applicants for Medicine must also undertake the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) www.ucat.ac.uk  and the University will normally interview international applicants.  Applicants shortlisted for Dentistry will be required to undertake an online interview.  For graduates, a minimum of 3.3 on a scale of 4.0 (78%) is required for consideration, and applicants must have the appropriate background in relevant science subjects.

Accreditations

• Law

  Queen’s University Belfast has a long history of international students studying law with us. Upon completion of their studies, some students choose to stay and practice in the UK or Ireland whilst others return to their home country or other jurisdictions to embark on their legal careers. 

  International Law Accreditations

  Guidelines on Canadian Accreditation for LLB and Senior Status Law Students