Bachelor of Nursing — Initial Training (Campus Montréal)
Published R score thresholds
| Threshold type | R score | Term | Applicant category | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required minimum R score | 24.5 | Fall 2026 | CEGEP applicants (Quebec) | Source |
| R score of the last admitted applicant | 24.5 | Fall 2026 | CEGEP applicants (Quebec) | Source |
| Average of admitted applicants (benchmark) | 30.323 | Fall 2026 | CEGEP applicants (Quebec) | Source |
Minimum performance score of 24.500 REQUIRED for CEGEP applicants and university applicants (Selection Criteria section of the page).
Lowest R score among ADMITTED applicants (Admission Statistics block, as of July 9, 2026); max 37.604. The value coincides with the required floor of 24.500 published in the selection criteria.
Average R score of admitted applicants (same block and same basis, July 9, 2026).
Prerequisites
Basis of admission
- DEC or college education other than in nursing (Quebec CEGEP applicants)
- University applicants and applicants from outside Quebec (other applications: 462 applications, 95 places)
- Preparatory year (UdeM) completed with a cumulative average of at least 2.5/4.3
- Pre-university diploma and successful completion of one year of university studies
- 48 university credits (24 passed by the end of the previous winter term, 48 passed before entering)
Eligible DECs and their conditions
- Science, Letters and Arts (700.A1 or 700.A0)
- Natural Sciences (200.B1 or 200.B0)
- Emergency Pre-Hospital Care Techniques (181.A0)
- Laboratory Techniques – Biotechnology (210.AA)
- Respiratory Therapy Techniques (141.A0)
- Nuclear Medicine Technology (142.F0 or 142.B0)
- Radiation Oncology Technology (142.C0 or 142.D0)
- Physiotherapy Techniques (144.A0)
- Animal Health Techniques (145.A0 or 145.D0)
Required prerequisite courses
- Biology — a human biology course
- Chemistry — General Chemistry + Solution Chemistry or Organic Chemistry
- Mathematics — ONE of the following courses: Advanced Statistics or Advanced Quantitative Methods; Differential Calculus or Calculus I; Integral Calculus or Calculus II
- Physics — ONE of the following courses: Mechanics; Electricity and Magnetism; Waves and Modern Physics
- At UdeM before entering: Biology = Origin and Diversity of Living Organisms; Chemistry = General Chemistry; Math = Introduction to Statistics, Differential Calculus or Integral Calculus; Physics = Mechanics and Modern Physics or Electricity and Optics
Specific conditions are not displayed in text in the version consulted: the 'Admission requirements' section of the page is a dynamic selector whose detailed content (DEC and prerequisite courses required) is not shown as text. The page states that the program is intended for persons holding a college education OTHER than in nursing; holders of a DEC in nursing are directed to the integrated DEC-BAC program. Selection criterion: excellence of the academic record is the only criterion, with a minimum required performance score of 24.500 (CEGEP applicants and university applicants). French: C1 in listening and reading comprehension on the recognized test (or Épreuve uniforme / recognized proof). 105-credit program, 3 years; also offered at the Laval campus (separate page, not covered by this page). The version of the page consulted on 2026-10-26 presented WINTER admission (January 2027); the remarks confirm a fall admission (transcripts due no later than June 1), but its deadlines were not displayed. Page consulted on the Winter 2027 tab (submission 2026-04-01 → 2026-11-01); the Fall 2027 deadline dates come from the official Laval-campus page of the same program. Medical certificate and interview possible at the Faculty's request. Holders of a DEC in nursing are directed to the integrated DEC-BAC program.
Key dates
| Date | Deadline | Applicant category |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | Application (submission period: from April 1, 2026 to November 1, 2026) | All categories (winter admission, January 2027) |
| December 15, 2026 | French requirement met (period: from April 1, 2026 to December 15, 2026) | All categories (winter admission, January 2027) |
| February 1, 2027 | Application — Fall 2027 | University and outside-Quebec applicants |
| February 15, 2027 | French requirement met — Fall 2027 | University and outside-Quebec applicants |
| March 1, 2027 | Application — Fall 2027 (submission period opens August 1, 2026) | CEGEP applicants (Quebec) |
| March 15, 2027 | French requirement met — Fall 2027 | CEGEP applicants (Quebec) |
Possible bridging options
Self-declaration form and interview (First Nations, Inuit and Métis)
First Nations, Inuit and Métis of Canada category: form available in the Student Centre after submission, to be completed and uploaded no later than 10 days after that submission; virtual interview in French by invitation (may be eliminatory); final selection for this category is based on interview scores.
Immunizations and registration in the OIIQ student register (before internships) Required
To be authorized to register for an internship: proof of the immunizations required by the Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services and registration in the Register of Students of the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec.
If you're not eligible yet
- Performance score below the required minimum of 24.500
- DEC in nursing held: the applicant is directed to the integrated DEC-BAC program, not to the initial training program
Official pathways
Admission on the basis of the Preparatory Year
Successfully complete the Preparatory Year of the UdeM Faculty of Arts and Sciences with a cumulative average of at least 2.5/4.3 (all courses taken and graded count).
Admission on the basis of a pre-university diploma and one year of university studies
Having successfully completed one year of university studies by the end of the previous winter term; official transcript sent to the Admissions and Recruitment Service no later than June 1 (fall admission).
Admission on the basis of 48 university credits
Having successfully completed a minimum of 24 credits by the end of the previous winter term and 48 credits before entering the program.
Plan B — related programs to consider
Bachelor of Nursing — Integrated DEC-BAC (UdeM)
It is the program designated by the page itself for holders of a DEC in nursing who are not covered by the initial training program.
The alternative admission bases below are published on the program page (remarks). The details of prerequisites by DEC are not displayed in text on the program page.
Adjacent programs
- Bachelor of Nursing — Integrated DEC-BAC (Campus Montréal)
- Bachelor of Nursing — Initial Training (Campus Laval — separate page)
Official sources
Data verified on October 26, 2026 from the university's official sources. A past threshold does not guarantee admission: it describes previous years.