McGill University (Quebec)
Canada
This institutional profile has been created for use by University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate programs.
First degree/qualification: Bachelor's or specialized degree (3-5 years).
Minimum quality for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: Cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0.
Minimum level for UW-Madison Graduate School admission: 3-4 year bachelor's degree following a DEC (see description).
Documents required: Official transcript; official certification of degree and date awarded.
Description: Instituted in 1821; a very good institution. Usual admission requirement: DEC (diplôme d'études collégiales/diploma of collegial studies) from a CEGEP (collèges d'enseignement général et professionnel/colleges of general and vocational education) (grade 13). Although language of instruction is English; examinations and other papers may be written in French.
Grading systems:
A | 4.0 | 85-100% |
A- | 3.7 | 80- 84% |
B+ | 3.3 | 75- 79% |
B | 3.0 | 70- 74% |
B- | 2.7 | 65- 69% |
C+ | 2.3 | 60- 64% |
C | 2.0 | 55- 59% |
D | 1.0 | 50- 54% |
F | 0.0 | 0- 49% |
Not all degrees classified. Some degrees awarded with honours or class I honours; ordinary if inadequate for honours. Some degrees awarded with distinction or great distinction. Grades reported by years/sessions.
Language of instruction: English (see description).
Advanced degrees:
Master's: 1-2 years after specified first degree. Degrees not classified, can acquire "dean's honour list" for high academic achievement.
Ph.D.: 3 years after specified first degree, 2 year's after master's degrees (applies to most faculties). Degrees not classified, can acquire "dean's honour list" for high academic achievement.
Last updated: Jul 10, 2008