Bachelor of Animal Production

Academic Requirements

For the Bachelor of Animal Production program, applicants must meet specific academic requirements to be considered for admission. While the minimum requirement is the equivalent of a B+ average, it is important to note that most programs may have higher expectations.

International students, including those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, must ensure they have obtained a recognized academic pre-university diploma that leads to university studies in their respective countries. It is essential to highlight that studies in applied programs or at vocational or technical high schools are generally not eligible for admission consideration.

Accepted international credentials include a variety of diplomas from different countries. For Vietnamese students, the required credential is the Bàng Tót Nghiêp Phó Thông Trung Hoc (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate).

Applicants are reviewed based on their high school transcript, with particular emphasis on yearly averages and results in prerequisite subjects. These prerequisite subjects must have been completed during the last two years of high school. The following prerequisite courses are required:

• Math (minimum of pre-calculus)
• Two of the following: biology, chemistry, or physics at the senior high school level

In some cases, transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES. For any clarification and support regarding the application process, students are encouraged to contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

Proof of English proficiency is an essential part of the application process for many applicants to McGill University. If you do not meet one of the exemptions, you will need to complete an English proficiency test as part of your application.

When a test of English proficiency is required, results must come directly from the examining institution to McGill; applicants are not able to upload the results. It is your responsibility to ensure official test results are submitted to McGill.

Acceptable means to demonstrate English proficiency include:

• McGill Certificate of Proficiency in English – Language and Culture or English for Professional Communication or Bilingual Professional Communication
• Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)) - Certificate awarded with a Grade C or better.
• Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)) - Certificate awarded with a Grade B or better.
• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Overall band score of 70 or better; individual component scores of 60 or better.
• Duolingo English Test (DET) - Score of 125 or better (130 for B.Ed. (TESL), B.Com.).
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System) – Academic version - A band score of 6.5 or better; individual component scores of 6.0 or better.
• Pearson Test of English – Academic - Overall score of 65 or better; individual component scores of 60 or better.
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - Minimum acceptable scores vary by program:
  • Education (TESL), Management: 100
  • Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Architecture, Arts, B.A. & Sc., Education, Engineering, Nursing, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Religious Studies, Science, Social Work: 90 (minimum component score of 21 in each of reading, writing, listening, and speaking)
  • Music: 79-80

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.