Apply to UdeM's French-language Doctorat de 1er cycle en médecine vétérinaire through the Québec Cégep pathway. The five-year program offers places at Saint-Hyacinthe and Rimouski. Regular Cégep selection weighs academic results 80% and Casper 20%; an interview is not routine.
- Program
- Doctorat de 1er cycle en médecine vétérinaire
- Credential
- D.M.V.
- Location
- Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
- Casper
- Required · CSP-20200F (French) or CSP-10211 (English)
- Next deadline
- November 1, 2026 (University or outside-Québec application)
- Interview
- Interview
- Seats
- 61
- Length
- Five years
Casper Requirement for Université de Montréal Veterinary Medicine
Université de Montréal Veterinary Medicine requires Casper for the 2026-2027 cycle.
- Test to book
- Canada Casper 2 (français) or Casper 2 (English) · CSP-20200F (French) or CSP-10211 (English)
- Languages
- English, French
Check available Casper test dates in your Acuity Insights account at takecasper.com.
Take the French test by March 2, 2027, or the English test by February 18, 2027, if applying with only Québec Cégep studies. Register at least three days before your sitting and add Université de Montréal to your results distribution list.
Casper format
Casper is an online, open-response situational judgment test run by Acuity Insights. The current format has 11 scenarios (4 video-response and 7 typed-response) with 2 questions each and takes about 65 to 85 minutes, including optional breaks. Typed-response scenarios allow 3.5 minutes to answer both questions.
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Université de Montréal Veterinary Medicine Application Deadlines 2026-2027
- Apply through
- Université de Montréal online application and Centre étudiant
- Applications open
- August 1, 2026
- Application fee
- CAD $106.75 for one regular-program application for fall 2027: $83.40 base fee plus $23.35 program fee.
| What | When |
|---|---|
| University or outside-Québec application | November 1, 2026upcoming |
| University or outside-Québec French-language requirement | November 15, 2026upcoming |
| Québec Cégep application | March 1, 2027upcoming |
| Québec Cégep French-language requirement | March 15, 2027upcoming |
Pay when submitting. The base fee is charged once per admission term when using the same account for multiple applications.
Université de Montréal Veterinary Medicine Admissions Statistics
Period: Fall 2026 admissions, Québec Cégep applicants; Saint-Hyacinthe and Rimouski combined
- Seats / class size: 61
- Applicants: 399
UdeM reports 399 applications and 61 places for Québec Cégep applicants across both campuses; places are not an admitted or enrolled count.
Eligibility Requirements for Université de Montréal Veterinary Medicine
- Degree / credits
Hold or be completing an eligible Québec DEC, or meet the program's equivalent-training and specified science-course conditions.
- Citizenship
Canadian citizenship or permanent-resident status is required by the application deadline; the program is not open to applicants applying with a study permit.
- Language proficiency
Meet UdeM's French-language admission requirement. Depending on prior studies, provide an accepted French test or diploma, or qualify through a recognized French-language study pathway, such as passing the Cégep Épreuve uniforme de français.
Admission pathways
- Cégep pathway: This pathway targets Cégep students. International or non-Cégep pathways exist separately; confirm your status early to avoid disqualification. Separate routes exist for university graduates.
The program positions itself as the sole Quebec entry for French-speaking veterinary aspirants. It is the only French-language veterinary medicine college in North America.
Other requirements
- Campus choice: After applying, specify your campus preference using the Centre étudiant form; the campus assigned in an offer is final.
- Farm-animal pathway attestations: Applicants to this pathway must document the required work and observation experience using faculty forms.
- Indigenous pathway declaration: Applicants seeking assessment in this category must submit the self-declaration form and status documents.
- Placement requirements: Relevant placements may require a criminal-record check and vaccinations.
Selection Factors Université de Montréal Considers
Prerequisites
| Course | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Eligible DEC | required Sciences, lettres et arts; Sciences de la nature with specified biology and chemistry competencies; Techniques de santé animale with specified physics; or Technologie des productions animales with specified biology, organic chemistry and physics. |
| Alternative Québec college science prerequisites | conditional Required biology, general/solutions/organic chemistry, differential/integral calculus, and mechanics/electricity-and-magnetism/waves-and-modern-physics courses must be completed before entry. |
GPA
- How it is calculated
Cote R; calculate precisely using the official formula.
UdeM does not state a 32 cote R admission minimum for this pathway. Its published admitted-student cotes R are historical indicators, not a guaranteed threshold; do not convert them into a 4.0 GPA target.
Admissions tests
- French-language proficiency (required for some applicants): Accepted test or diploma may be required according to prior studies; meet the applicable admissions deadline.
Experience and volunteer hours
Recommended.
Knowledge of veterinary practice is an asset, but regular Cégep applicants have no stated experience-hour minimum. The separate farm-animal-practice pathway requires 500 hours of farm-animal work and 35 hours of veterinary observation.
How applicants are ranked
For regular Cégep applicants, academic results count 80% and Casper 20%. Offers follow a ranking of combined scores. The committee may require an eliminatory French interview for selected applicants based on Casper performance; interviews have different roles in the farm-animal and Indigenous pathways.
Interview Format at Université de Montréal
Format: Interview
No routine MMI is specified for regular Cégep applicants. If the committee considers it necessary based on Casper performance, it may invite an applicant to an in-person interview in French; the interview may be eliminatory.
- Who is invited
- Selected applicants, if the admissions committee considers an interview necessary.
- When
- Invitation dates have not been published.
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- Program length
- Five years
- Structure
A five-year, 198-credit full-time program with compulsory placements. Students assigned to Rimouski study there for the first three years and at Saint-Hyacinthe for the last two; Saint-Hyacinthe is also a campus of entry.
- Campuses
- Saint-Hyacinthe, Rimouski
Preclinical training includes animal handling and supervised work at the CHUV.
Campus and facilities
Housed at the Faculté de médecine vétérinaire in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec—45 minutes from Montreal. State-of-the-art labs, a large animal clinic, and research centers. Cutting-edge facilities for equine, bovine, and companion animal care. Student life includes study sessions and community events. Access financing and immigration details via UdeM portals if out-of-province.
Tuition and Funding at Université de Montréal
Fall 2027 tuition has not been published. Charges depend on residency status, credits and other applicable fees; consult UdeM's current cost schedule before budgeting.
What Applicants Are Saying
Matriculated students describe a rigorous yet supportive environment where competitive preparation pays off. First-year undergrads transitioning to vet med note the supportive Quebec network.
Shared by applicants and students on forums and communities. It is anecdotal, not official program information.
How to Prepare Your Université de Montréal Veterinary Medicine Application
- Check your DEC and required science courses against UdeM's eligibility conditions.
- Meet the French-language requirement and its applicable deadline.
- Book the appropriate French or English Casper test and add UdeM to your distribution list.
- Learn about veterinary practice; relevant knowledge is an asset, while the farm-animal pathway has separate documented experience requirements.
- Complete the campus-choice form after applying.
More About Université de Montréal Veterinary Medicine
- French-language instruction
Unique in North America; sole French DVM program.
Frequently Asked Questions About Université de Montréal Veterinary Medicine
Does Université de Montréal Médecine vétérinaire require Casper for Cégep applicants?
Yes, submit English or French Casper based on your distribution language.
What is the minimum cote R for UdeM Vet Med Cégep pathway?
UdeM does not publish a 32 cote R minimum for this pathway. Historical admitted-student cotes R are indicators, not admission guarantees.
What is the acceptance rate for Université de Montréal veterinary medicine Cégep?
UdeM reports 399 applications and 61 places for Québec Cégep applicants across both campuses in fall 2026; it does not report a 46% acceptance rate.
Does UdeM Vet Med use MMI interviews?
A routine MMI is not specified. The committee may invite selected applicants to an interview in French based on Casper performance.
Is Université de Montréal the only French vet school in North America?
UdeM describes its faculty as North America's only francophone veterinary faculty. Its D.M.V. is offered at Saint-Hyacinthe and Rimouski and comprises 198 credits.
What are Casper test dates for UdeM Vet Med?
Check Acuity Insights for available sittings. UdeM's final Cégep Casper test dates are March 2, 2027 in French and February 18, 2027 in English.
How much is the UdeM Vet Med application fee?
For fall 2027, one regular-program application costs CAD $106.75; Casper fees are separate.
Can non-Cégep students apply to UdeM Médecine vétérinaire?
This pathway is for Cégep; separate routes exist for university graduates, check UdeM admissions.
Sources
- UdeM veterinary medicine program
- UdeM Casper requirements
- UdeM application fees
- Acuity Insights Dates and Fees guidance
Last updated: September 26, 2026