Pre-University Entrance Requirements
Program-specific admission requirements: Pre-university programs
Some pre-university DEC programs have specific entrance requirements for admission in addition to the guidelines established by the Quebec Ministry of Education.
Health science
Prerequisites:
- Satisfies one (1) of the general admission requirements for DEC programs;
AND, completed the following:
- Secondary V Language of Instruction
- Secondary V Second Language
- Secondary IV History
- Mathematics Science and Technology 564-506 OR Mathematics Science 565-506
- Chemistry 551-504
- Physics 553-504 OR academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
For students missing the necessary prerequisites, we offer a Springboard to DEC program.
Requirements:
- Cut-off average: 80%*
*We encourage all students to apply and we will assess each application on a case-by-case basis.
Pure and applied science
Prerequisites:
- Satisfies one (1) of the general admission requirements for DEC programs;
AND, completed the following:
- Secondary V Language of Instruction
- Secondary V Second Language
- Secondary IV History
- Mathematics Science and Technology 564-506 OR Mathematics Science 565-506
- Chemistry 551-504
- Physics 553-504 OR academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
For students missing the necessary prerequisites, we offer a Springboard to DEC program.
Requirements:
- Cut-off average: 80%*
*We encourage all students to apply and we will assess each application on a case-by-case basis.
Computer science and mathematics
Prerequisites:
- Satisfies one (1) of the general admission requirements for DEC programs;
AND, completed the following:
- Secondary V Language of Instruction
- Secondary V Second Language
- Secondary IV History
- Mathematics Science and Technology 564-506 OR Mathematics Science 565-506
- Chemistry 551-504
- Physics 553-504 OR academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
For students missing the necessary prerequisites, we offer a Springboard to DEC program.
Requirements:
- Cut-off average: 80%*
*We encourage all students to apply and we will assess each application on a case-by-case basis.
Springboard to DEC
Prerequisites:
- Satisfies one (1) of the general admission requirements for DEC programs
Requirements:
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Media Communications
Prerequisites:
- Satisfies one (1) of the general admission requirements for DEC programs.
Requirements:
- Intent interview*
*Due to this program’s limited capacity, applicants will be invited to a short interview with the program’s coordinator. In this interview, applicants will be asked a series of general questions about their interest in the arts, literature, or communication fields as well as will be asked to introduce themselves and briefly discuss any creative work they have done. An Academic Advisor may recommend an alternative program if the Coordintor feels the ALC program is not a good fit for the student.
Social science: General profile
Prerequisites:
- Satisfies one (1) of the general admission requirements for DEC programs;
Requirements:
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Social science: Commerce profile
Prerequisites:
- Satisfies one (1) of the general admission requirements for DEC programs;
AND, completed the following:
- Math TS 564-506 or SN 565-506 or
Math 536 or - Cegep equivalent: Math 201-015-TV
For students missing the necessary prerequisites, we offer a Springboard to DEC program.
Requirements:
–
Grade 12 sciences
Prerequisites:
- Satisfies one (1) of the general admission requirements for DEC programs;
AND, completed the following:
- Secondary V Language of Instruction
- Secondary V Second Language
- Secondary IV History
- Mathematics Science and Technology 564-506 OR Mathematics Science 565-506
- Chemistry 551-504
- Physics 553-504 OR academic background judged equivalent to the DES.
For students missing the necessary prerequisites, we offer a Springboard to DEC program.
Requirements:
–
Grade 12 Commerce profile
Prerequisites:
- Satisfies one (1) of the general admission requirements for DEC programs;
AND, completed the following:
- Math TS 564-506 or SN 565-506 or
Math 536 or - Cegep equivalent: Math 201-015-TV
For students missing the necessary prerequisites, we offer a Springboard to DEC program.
Requirements:
–
Grade 12 General social science profile
Prerequisites:
- Satisfies one (1) of the general admission requirements for DEC programs;
Requirements:
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University prerequisites
Prerequisites:
- Satisfies one (1) of the general admission requirements for DEC programs
Requirements:
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Speak to our advisor
Questions about prerequisites or requirements? Aren’t sure if you qualify for admission? Contact our Academic Advisor responsible for pre-university programs:
Valerie Svitanko
514-731-2296 ext. 230
Updated: july 10, 2023