Université Laval in Québec City admits about 316 first-year medical students, taught in French at Québec, Lévis or Rimouski[1]. Its own residents do relatively well: 24.2% of Quebec applicants got an offer in 2024[1]. For CEGEP applicants, the formula is simple: an R score of at least 33 gets you in the door, Casper decides who is interviewed, and the MMI decides who is admitted[4].
Université Laval medical school requirements at a glance
| Program | MD in French, 4 or 5 years depending on your track and site (Lévis, Québec or Rimouski); places on the 4-year track are limited.[1] |
|---|---|
| Places | 301 for Quebec residents (55% to CEGEP students, 45% to university students), 1 for another province, 3 for New Brunswick, 1 international, up to 12 shared First Nations and Inuit seats, up to 4 military seats, and 2 for oral and maxillofacial surgery.[1] |
| Prerequisites | CEGEP-level biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics (or equivalents).[1] |
| Selection (CEGEP) | R score of at least 33 to be considered; Casper (100%) for pre-selection; MMI (100%) for the final selection.[4] |
| MCAT | Not required.[1] |
| Casper | Required (pre-selection for the MMI).[1] |
| Interview | MMI (MEM) on April 17–18, 2027 at Laval or Université de Montréal; about 1,100 Quebec candidates. Fee $294.54.[1] |
| Deadlines | University applicants: November 1, 2026. Canadian CEGEP applicants: March 1, 2027. International pre-university applicants: February 15, 2027.[1] |
| Offers | Mid-May 2027; about 650 offers for about 318 places; $300 deposit for Quebec and Canadian students.[1] |
| First-year tuition | $5,120.21 for Quebec residents, $13,632.96 for other Canadians, plus $1,058.15 in fees.[1] |
How Laval selects CEGEP applicants
| Casper required | MCAT required |
|---|---|
| Yes (pre-selection) | No |
Laval’s process for CEGEP applicants has a threshold and two steps[4]:
- R score threshold: at least 33 to be considered.
- Pre-selection: Casper, 100%.
- Final selection: the MMI, 100%.
University applicants, PhD holders, applicants already in the workforce and other categories have their own criteria, set out on the faculty’s site[5].
Casper must be the French Canada Casper 2 for the admission period you apply for. If your primary and secondary schooling was not in French, you must pass the TCF tout public with at least 400/699 and at least 14/20 in written expression[5].
R score history
| Minimum to apply (in-province) | Lowest admitted |
|---|---|
| R score 33 (CEGEP) | R 33.000 (2023–2025) |
Laval: R score cutoff for CEGEP applicants
Lowest R score admitted among CEGEP applicants, compiled by Cégep de Sherbrooke. Laval’s minimum to be considered is 33.
Sites and the 4- or 5-year track
Pre-clerkship is taught at three sites: Lévis, Québec and Rimouski. The MD takes 4 or 5 years depending on the track and site you are assigned, and places on the 4-year track are limited[1].
The shared MMI
| Interview format | Applicants interviewed | Entering class size |
|---|---|---|
| MMI in person, shared with UdeM | About 1,100 Quebec candidates | About 316 |
Laval and Université de Montréal run a common in-person MMI on April 17 and 18, 2027, held at either university. About 1,100 Quebec candidates are invited, along with a handful from other provinces, New Brunswick and abroad. The one-time fee of $294.54 covers both schools[1].
Key dates for 2027 entry
- August 15, 2026Application opens[1]
- November 1, 2026Deadline for university applicants[1]
- February 15, 2027Deadline for international pre-university applicants[1]
- March 1, 2027Deadline for Canadian CEGEP applicants[1]
- April 17–18, 2027Shared MMI[1]
- Mid-May 2027Offers[1]
For 2028 entry, expect the same calendar one year later.
Tuition and fees
Quebec residents pay about $5,120 a year and other Canadians about $13,633, plus $1,058 in fees (averaged over the program’s 200 credits)[1]. The application fee is $101.49[1].
Université Laval admission statistics and trends
Laval received 3,037 applications for 2024 entry and 336 students registered, while 352 turned down an offer[1]. That is why Laval sends about twice as many offers as it has places.
Laval: applicants, offers and first-year students (AFMC)
Offers include declined and deferred offers. Source: AFMC applicant statistics.
Laval: share of applicants who got an offer
Success rate by where applicants live. Source: AFMC applicant statistics.
Laval: applications received, 2005–2025
Applications reported to AFMC by entering year.
| Entering year | Applications (AFMC) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,508 | [3] |
| 2006 | 1,686 | [3] |
| 2007 | 1,713 | [3] |
| 2008 | 1,816 | [3] |
| 2009 | 1,942 | [3] |
| 2010 | 2,123 | [3] |
| 2011 | 2,111 | [3] |
| 2013 | 2,331 | [3] |
| 2014 | 2,619 | [3] |
| 2015 | 2,391 | [3] |
| 2016 | 2,483 | [3] |
| 2017 | 2,322 | [3] |
| 2018 | 2,523 | [3] |
| 2019 | 2,508 | [3] |
| 2020 | 2,291 | [3] |
| 2021 | 3,082 | [3] |
| 2022 | 3,289 | [3] |
| 2023 | 3,197 | [3] |
| 2024 | 3,037 | [3] |
| 2025 | 3,345 | [3] |
AFMC counts may differ slightly from the school’s own counts. No published figure for missing years (2012).
Frequently asked questions
What R score do you need for Laval medicine?
At least 33 to be considered; the last admitted CEGEP applicant had exactly 33.000 in 2023, 2024 and 2025.[2]
Does Laval require the MCAT?
No. Casper and the MMI are required instead.[1]
How long is medicine at Laval?
4 or 5 years, depending on your track and site.[1]
What is Laval’s medical school acceptance rate?
22.7% of applicants received an offer in 2024, including 24.2% of Quebec residents.[1]
When is the Laval medicine deadline?
November 1, 2026 for university applicants and March 1, 2027 for Canadian CEGEP applicants.[1]
Sources
- AFMC: Admission Requirements of Canadian Faculties of Medicine (PDF)
- Cégep de Sherbrooke: Admission en santé (R score cutoffs compiled from university data, PDF)
- AFMC: Canadian Medical Education Statistics
- Cégep régional de Lanaudière: summary of admission criteria for health programs (PDF)
- Université Laval Faculté de médecine: Doctorat en médecine
Figures were checked against these sources on November 4, 2026. Schools change their rules every cycle, so confirm on the official site before you apply.