Does McGill require French?

McGill students do not generally need to know French. McGill conducts all non-language classes in English, so it is possible to get a degree in most fields without knowing a word of French.

Do I need an Honours degree to do a masters?

No, these days an Honours degree is no longer a specific requirement for most graduate programs. But, even if it is not technically required, an Honours program does still offer by far the best preparation for graduate study, and can be a great advantage for those applying to graduate schools.

Can I go to McGill if I don’t speak French?

No, you don’t have to be perfectly bilingual to study at McGill — and yes, we speak French! 1 in 5 of our students are Francophones. You’ll hear French spoken around campus, and all across Montreal. You can submit your work in French and access free English language support through the year.

Does GPA matter for PhD?

To be a bit blithe about it, grades matter until they don’t. When you are a PhD student, the grades will matter until after you’ve completed your “qualification” process, in whatever form that takes. (Some employers may—wrongly, in my view—have GPA cutoffs for graduate students!)

Is McGill the Harvard of Canada?

But of perhaps greater note, is the absence of McGill from the top twenty. The Montreal university is often touted as the “Harvard of Canada,” but has slipped in world rankings in recent years. It falls at number forty-three in the U.S. News release.

Does McGill University teach in English?

McGill is an English-language university in this context. All classes and course materials are given in English. Students submit written coursework and exams in English, or in French if desired by the student.

Is 3.5 a bad GPA?

Overall, a 3.5 GPA is above the average of 3.38. It equates to about an A- average, but is slightly lower (3.67 is an A-). It’s not the best GPA, and it doesn’t make you competitive for the very best schools, but it’s still above average, and you should still be competitive for many schools.

What can you do with an Honours degree?

Additionally, the successful completion of an Honours degree can lead to opportunities in further postgraduate studies. Honours can become a launching pad for your research career; sometimes an Honours research project or topic can sometimes have the potential to be expanded for Masters of PhD level degrees.

What is a 2.5 GPA in Canada?

The tables below show the basic percentage equivalency for the two scales.

Is McGill hard to get into?

If your grades are excellent, then McGill is actually very easy to get accepted to. For a Canadian student, your grades are all that matter. In fact, your grades for the most recent two years of high school are all that matter. If your grades are excellent, then McGill is actually very easy to get accepted to.