Possession of the minimum entrance requirements listed below does not guarantee admission to the University. In addition, admission to a specific program does not guarantee admission to all programs offered. Additional program requirements are given after basic entrance requirements are described.
The University may consider, on an individual basis, any applicants who do not possess the formal requirements but who may be otherwise qualified for admission.
Degree programs are described in terms of the number of units required. A traditional full-time study pattern is to complete five units per academic year, thus a 15-unit program could be described as "three-year"; a 20-unit program as "four-year" and so forth.
When grade XI and XII are used below, they refer to Nova Scotia high school grade-level courses, or to their equivalencies as determined by the Admissions Office.
Language Proficiency
If an applicant’s first language is not English, official reports with acceptable scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Training Systems (IELTS), the CanTest, the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB), or the Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) must be submitted. Applicants who do not verify their ability to undertake studies in English by submitting such test scores will not be offered admission.
Applicants who meet our admission requirements but whose English skills do not meet language requirements are referred to one of the several language schools in Halifax for assessment.
The following table indicates the English language requirements for international student admission to Mount Saint Vincent University:
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| TOEFL (Written Test) |
| 550 or higher | Full-time at the Mount |
| 520 - 549 | Mount Bridging Program with one university level course |
| Less than 520 | Full-time at ECSL, ILI, CLLC or ALCC |
| TOEFL (Computer Test) |
| 213 or higher | Full-time at the Mount |
| 190 - 212 | Mount Bridging Program with one university level course |
| Less than 190 | Full-time at ECSL, ILI, CLLC or ALCC |
| TOEFL (iBT Test) |
| 80 or higher (no individual score below 20) | Full-time at the Mount |
| 68 - 79 (no individual score below 17 | Mount Bridging Program with one university level course |
| Less than 68 | Full-time at ECSL, ILI, CLLC or ALCC |
| IELTS |
| 6.5 or higher (no individual score below 6.0) | Full-time at the Mount |
| 5.5 - 6.4 (no individual score below 5.0) | Mount Bridging Program with one university level course |
| Less than 5.5 | Full-time at ECSL, ILI, CLLC or ALCC |
| CanTest |
| 4.5 (no individual score below 3.5) | Full-time at the Mount |
| 4.0 - 4.4 | Mount Bridging Program with one university level course |
| Less than 4.0 | Full-time at ECSL, ILI, CLLC or ALCC |
| MELAB |
| 80 or higher | Full-time at the Mount |
| 75 - 79 | Mount Bridging Program with one university level course |
| Less than 75 | Full-time at ECSL, ILI, CLLC or ALCC |
| CAEL |
| 60 or higher (no individual score below 60) | Full-time at the Mount |
| 50 | Mount Bridging Program with one university level course |
| Less than 50 | Full-time at ECSL, ILI, CLLC or ALCC |
University Bridging Program
This program allows students with near proficient English to begin their University studies while completing their academic preparatory language training. Students will attend 144 hours of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) instruction while taking one Mount Saint Vincent University course. Successful completion of the program allows students to go on to full-time university studies in the following semester. View further information on the Bridging Program and information on the language requirements.
High School Entrants From Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, Ontario, Western Canada and the TerritoriesStudents with acceptable high school completion may be admitted to a 15-unit (three-year) degree in arts or science, or to a 20 (or more) unit (four-year) degree in arts, science, applied human nutrition, business administration, child and youth study, public relations, or tourism and hospitality management.
Acceptable high school completion for entrance to Mount Saint Vincent University is defined as high school graduation with the following:
1. | Students shall have completed a minimum of five university preparatory grade XII level courses with an overall average of 70 percent or higher and no individual grade below 60 percent. Applicants who present overall grade XII averages between 65 and 69 percent will be reviewed for admission on an individual basis. If admitted to the University, such applicants will normally be required to complete Student Success Programs in addition to the requirements of their degrees. |
2. | Grade XII level academic English with a grade of 65 percent or higher, at least four grade XII academic courses approved by the provincial Department of Education and acceptable to Mount Saint Vincent University. |
In the case of students applying from Ontario, a combination of U Level and M Level courses will be considered as "university preparation" courses.
In addition to the general admission requirements, individual programs have specific requirements, as listed below.
Students who are interested in pursuing programs which require mathematics components and/or statistics are recommended to complete Grade XI and XII academic or advanced mathematics. Please consult individual program and degree descriptions for specific mathematics requirements.
High School Entrants from Quebec
Quebec students will be accepted for basic entrance upon completion of at least one year (12 credits) at CEGEP. Students with at least 24 CEGEP credits will be admitted with the possibility of up to 5 units of transfer credit. Students from private schools in Quebec can be admitted following the successful completion of their grade XII year.
Entrants from Outside Canada
Application Deadline: June 24, 2011 for September 2011
International Applicants
International applicants are expected to have completed a preparatory program that leads to university entrance in their own country. Applications are considered on an individual basis. Applicants should have achieved considerably better than minimum passing standards in their university preparatory work. Possession of minimum entrance requirements does not guarantee admission to the University. Applicants must submit proof of ability to follow a university program taught entirely in English. Official reports with acceptable scores of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Michigan English Language Test, CanTest, the International English Language Training Systems (IELTS) or the Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) are usually required before admission can be offered.
United States
United States graduates will normally have completed grade XII English (College Prep.) Plus four additional grade XII academic courses with an overall average of 70% or higher. Certain degree programs may have additional requirements. SAT scores are not required but may be submitted as additional evidence of preparedness for university. The Mount’s ETS institutional code is #0865
United Kingdom
Students holding appropriate GCSE (“O” level) passes in English and four other subjects and Advanced Level (“A” level) passes in two subjects, or the equivalent in Scottish Highers or Welsh Baccalaureate, will be admitted to a 15 unit general degree or directly to certain professional programs with Nova Scotia grade XII level standing.
International Baccalaureate
Mount Saint Vincent University welcomes applicants holding the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma. Students enrolled in the IB program may receive transfer credit for a maximum of five credits for Higher Level IB courses with final grades of five, six or seven upon presentation of the completed diploma.
Students receiving transfer credit for IB courses are advised to contact graduate and professional schools to determine the effect of those credits on their plans for future study and their career goals.