McGill’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences admits about 250 students a year to its MDCM program, almost all of them Quebec residents, in Montreal and at its French-language Campus Outaouais[2][1]. McGill does not accept MCAT scores at all, and once you reach the interview, the MMI is 100% of the decision[2]. If you live outside Quebec, there are only up to 5 seats for you[5].
McGill medical school requirements at a glance
| Program | 4-year MDCM in English in Montreal, or in French at Campus Outaouais (Gatineau, 38 seats). One-year Med-P qualifying year for Quebec CEGEP students.[2] |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Mostly Quebec residents. Up to 5 seats for Canadians from other provinces, 1 for international students, 2 for the joint MD-OMFS program.[2] |
| Language | French proficiency is required before you start: intermediate (B2) for Montreal, advanced (C1) for Outaouais.[2] |
| Degree | A 4-year bachelor’s degree (120 credits) by the time you start.[2] |
| Prerequisites | A full year with lab of general biology, general chemistry and general physics, plus one semester of organic chemistry with lab. Up to three can be in progress when you apply.[2] |
| GPA | A cumulative GPA of 3.5 or more is in the competitive range; Quebec residents invited to interview averaged 3.93.[2] |
| MCAT | Not required, and scores are not accepted.[2] |
| Casper | Required, taken before the deadline; results count for one cycle only.[2] |
| Interview | Virtual MMI on Zoom in February 2027; 384 interviewed last cycle (357 Quebec, 19 other Canadian, 8 international).[2] |
| Deadline | November 1, 2026 (opened September 1, 2026).[2] |
| First-year tuition | $6,356 for Quebec residents, $33,282 for other Canadians, plus about $2,996 in fees (2025–26).[2] |
| Written application | A 2-page CV with at least 3 verifiers.[6] |
| References | Not used for the MDCM (only for MD-PhD and IMG applicants).[7] |
How McGill chooses: 70/20/10, then the MMI
For university-level applicants, McGill decides who gets an interview with this split[2]:
After that, the slate is wiped clean: the final decision is 100% the MMI, and academic data is not used after the interview[2].
McGill also runs pathways for Black Quebec residents, Indigenous applicants (Quebec or Canadian) and applicants from rural or small communities in Quebec, each with its own selection steps[2].
GPA
| Minimum to apply (in-province) | Average admitted |
|---|---|
| 3.5 (competitive range) | 3.88 (fall 2026 class) |
McGill looks at your cumulative GPA; 3.5 or higher is considered within the competitive range, but Quebec residents invited to interview averaged 3.93[2]. The average undergraduate GPA of the entering MDCM class has been 3.87–3.90 every year since 2020[1].
McGill: average GPA of admitted students
On a 4.0 scale.
No MCAT; Casper required
| Casper required | MCAT required |
|---|---|
| Yes | No (scores not accepted) |
McGill does not accept MCAT scores[2]. Casper is required, must be taken before the November 1 deadline, and is only valid for that one cycle and program type[2]. Try our free Casper practice tests.
Applying from outside Quebec
Canadians from other provinces compete for up to 5 seats for fall 2027. On average 328 apply, 19 are interviewed, and interviewees average a 3.98 GPA[5]. In 2024, 5.0% of other Canadians who applied to the MDCM got an offer, against 14.0% of Quebec residents[2]. You also need French proficiency before you start[2].
Med-P: entering from CEGEP
Quebec CEGEP students can apply to Med-P, a one-year qualifying program that leads into the MDCM. It drew 1,238 applicants for 91 places in fall 2026, and admitted students averaged an R score of 36.85[1]. For CEGEP applicants, pre-selection combines R score (70%), Casper (20%) and CV (10%), followed by the MMI, with a minimum R score of 33 to be considered[8].
McGill Med-P: applicants and places
The one-year Med-P program for Quebec CEGEP students.
McGill Med-P: R scores
Average R score of admitted students (McGill) and cutoff compiled by Cégep de Sherbrooke.
The CV, verifiers and references
Your non-academic score comes from Casper (20%) and a CV (10%)[2]. The CV is a set template of two pages at most, with sections for education and training, work experience (family caregiving and volunteer jobs count), and awards, where about 5 is recommended[6]. Where a section asks for a “description and reason for participation”, explain how the activity developed your non-academic competencies. You can delete sections you have nothing for[6].
List at least three verifiers who have agreed to be contacted[6]. McGill does not use reference letters for the regular MDCM: they are only for MD-PhD applicants and international medical graduates, and letters for other programs are not kept[7].
The McGill MMI
| Interview format | Applicants interviewed | Entering class size |
|---|---|---|
| MMI on Zoom (100% of the decision) | 384 | 250 |
McGill’s MMI is held virtually on Zoom in February[2]. Last cycle 384 applicants were interviewed: 357 Quebec residents, 19 other Canadians and 8 international applicants[2]. Because it decides everything, prepare as seriously as you did for your grades. See our sample MMI questions.
MMI stations can be tasks, simulations, scenarios or discussions, built around the CanMEDS roles; clinical knowledge is not tested. You choose to be interviewed in English, French or either, and you cannot be admitted without an interview[9].
Key dates for 2027 entry
- September 1, 2026Application opens[2]
- November 1, 2026Application deadline; Casper must be done[2]
- February 2027Virtual MMI[2]
- Spring 2027Decisions posted in the applicant portal[2]
- May 30, 2027Prerequisites in progress must be finished[2]
For 2028 entry, expect the application to open on September 1, 2027 and close on November 1, 2027.
Tuition and fees
Quebec residents pay about $6,356 in first-year tuition and other Canadians about $33,282, plus roughly $2,996 in fees (2025–26 rates)[2].
McGill admission statistics and trends
The MDCM class grew from 202 in fall 2020 to about 250 in 2024–2026, with 38 places at Campus Outaouais[1]. AFMC figures show 1,611 university-level MDCM applicants for 2024 and 162 registrations, plus 92 students entering through Med-P[2].
McGill: applicants, offers and first-year students (AFMC)
Offers include declined and deferred offers. Source: AFMC applicant statistics.
McGill: share of applicants who got an offer
Success rate by where applicants live. Source: AFMC applicant statistics.
McGill: applications received, 2005–2025
Applications reported to AFMC by entering year.
| Entering year | Applications (AFMC) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,133 | [4] |
| 2006 | 1,224 | [4] |
| 2007 | 1,445 | [4] |
| 2008 | 1,464 | [4] |
| 2009 | 1,539 | [4] |
| 2010 | 1,670 | [4] |
| 2011 | 2,614 | [4] |
| 2012 | 2,312 | [4] |
| 2013 | 2,851 | [4] |
| 2014 | 2,828 | [4] |
| 2015 | 2,756 | [4] |
| 2016 | 2,588 | [4] |
| 2017 | 2,695 | [4] |
| 2018 | 3,013 | [4] |
| 2019 | 2,810 | [4] |
| 2020 | 2,945 | [4] |
| 2021 | 3,687 | [4] |
| 2022 | 3,494 | [4] |
| 2023 | 2,448 | [4] |
| 2024 | 2,437 | [4] |
| 2025 | 2,764 | [4] |
AFMC counts may differ slightly from the school’s own counts.
Frequently asked questions
Does McGill require the MCAT?
No. McGill does not accept MCAT scores.[2]
What GPA do you need for McGill medicine?
A GPA of 3.5 or more is competitive, but Quebec residents invited to interview averaged 3.93, and the fall 2026 class averaged 3.88.[1]
Can out-of-province students get into McGill medicine?
Yes, but there are at most 5 seats; about 328 apply and 19 are interviewed.[5]
Do you need French for McGill medicine?
Yes. Intermediate (B2) French for the Montreal campus and advanced (C1) for Campus Outaouais.[2]
How does McGill choose students?
70% academics, 20% Casper and 10% CV to choose interviewees, then 100% MMI for the final decision.[2]
Does McGill medicine need reference letters?
No, not for the regular MDCM. You list at least three verifiers for your CV instead.[7]
Sources
- McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences: admission statistics
- 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
- McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences: Canadian applicants from outside Quebec
- McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences: CV and verifier instructions (PDF)
- McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences: letters of reference
- Cégep régional de Lanaudière: summary of admission criteria for health programs (PDF)
- McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences: MDCM selection process (PDF)
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.