Mount Royal University Midwifery: Admissions 2026-2027

Mount Royal UniversityMidwiferyCalgary, Alberta, Canada2026-2027 cycle

Mount Royal University offers Alberta's only undergraduate midwifery degree. Its four-year B.Mid. combines coursework with supervised clinical placements. Applicants must meet four Grade 12 subject requirements, including Chemistry 30, and complete both Casper and a separately booked video interview. Apply to MRU first to obtain the ID required for Casper registration.

Program: Bachelor of Midwifery (B.Mid.)
Credential: B.Mid.
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Casper: Required
Next deadline: February 1, 2027 (Midwifery application deadline)
Interview: Online / recorded assessment
Seats: 16 tentative seats for Fall 2026; a Fall 2027 target is not stated here.
Length: four-year

Casper Requirement for Mount Royal University Midwifery

Mount Royal University Midwifery requires Casper for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Languages: English
Applicant ID to enter: Mount Royal University Student ID - 9 Digits Long
Distribution fee: A fee applies for each Casper results distribution; MRU does not state an amount.
Other Acuity assessments: Video Interview (required)

Upcoming Casper test dates

October 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM MDT
November 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM MST
November 17, 2026 at 6:00 PM MST
November 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM MST
December 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM MST
January 7, 2027 at 4:00 PM MST
January 17, 2027 at 8:00 AM MST
February 4, 2027 at 6:00 PM MST

Test dates can change: confirm availability in your Acuity Insights account at takecasper.com.

Apply to MRU first to obtain the MRU ID needed for Casper. Register separately for Casper and the required Video Interview, using the same email address for both accounts. Select Mount Royal University to receive your Casper results and pay the distribution fee.

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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Mount Royal University Midwifery Application Deadlines 2026-2027

Apply through: Apply Alberta for new domestic and international applicants; current MRU students apply through their MRU account.
Applications open: October 1, 2026
Application fee: $100 non-refundable application fee.

What	When
Midwifery application deadline	February 1, 2027upcoming
Midwifery supporting-document deadline	February 1, 2027upcoming
Final official transcripts and documents due	August 1, 2027upcoming

Apply to the Bachelor of Midwifery program first to obtain the student ID needed for Casper.

Mount Royal University Midwifery Admissions Statistics

Period: Fall 2026 tentative admission target

Seats / class size: 16 tentative seats for Fall 2026; a Fall 2027 target is not stated here.

MRU's Fall 2026 Indigenous admission target designated 10% of the tentative 16 seats, or one to two seats.

Eligibility Requirements for Mount Royal University Midwifery

Degree / credits: High school or post-secondary pathway. Post-secondary applicants present transferable credits.
Language proficiency: Applicants whose first language is not English must complete the required English admission course or equivalent and separately demonstrate MRU English-language proficiency.

Admission pathways

High school: Five appropriate Grade 12 courses, including all four Midwifery prerequisites.
Post-secondary transfer: Transferable post-secondary coursework and all four Midwifery high-school prerequisites or equivalents.
Mature student: Required Grade 12 courses, including all four Midwifery prerequisites.
Indigenous admission target: Indigenous applicants who self-identify and meet admission requirements can compete for designated seats.

Applicants from outside Alberta should use MRU's provincial or international credential equivalencies to identify courses matching Alberta Grade 12 requirements.

Other requirements

Clinical-practice preparation: Students need up-to-date immunizations, a police information check including a vulnerable sector check, a valid driver's licence and access to a personal vehicle throughout the program. A local police check is required before first year; some requirements recur.
Placement confidentiality: Students entering field or practicum placements must sign a Confidentiality Agreement.

Selection Factors Mount Royal University Considers

Prerequisites

Course	Requirement
English Language Arts 30-1	minimum 65% Alberta Grade 12 course or equivalent; all admission categories
Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2	minimum 65% Alberta Grade 12 course or equivalent; all admission categories
Biology 30	minimum 65% Alberta Grade 12 course or equivalent; all admission categories
Chemistry 30	minimum 65% Alberta Grade 12 course or equivalent; all admission categories

GPA

How it is calculated: Competitive average: the two highest Group A courses for high-school and mature applicants; the four most recently completed transferable post-secondary courses (at least 12 credits) completed by December 31 for post-secondary applicants. Final post-secondary GPA uses the eight most recent transferable courses (at least 24 credits) completed by June 30.
Minimum: High-school and mature applicants: minimum 70% final admission average, plus the minimum grades in every required course. Post-secondary applicants: minimum 2.50 final GPA on eight transferable courses (at least 24 credits), plus the required high-school courses or equivalents.

Applicants must meet the minimum final average or GPA and the minimum grade in each required course. Meeting minimums does not guarantee admission.

Experience and volunteer hours

Recommended.

Build experience in clinical, volunteer, or research settings relevant to midwifery.

Supplementary application

Monitor for supplementary materials if required.

How applicants are ranked

Applicants must meet general admission requirements, all four prerequisite-course minimums and the applicable competitive academic average. Casper and the required Video Interview help differentiate applicants when academically qualified applicants exceed available seats. Eligible Indigenous applicants can compete for designated seats.

Interview Format at Mount Royal University

Format: Online / recorded assessment

All applicants must separately register for and complete MRU's Acuity Insights Video Interview. Use the same email address for the Casper and Video Interview accounts; the assessments need not be completed on the same day.

Who is invited: All applicants.
When: Fall 2027 admission video-interview options: October 6, 2026, 5:00 PM MDT; November 5, 2026, 5:00 PM MST; November 17, 2026, 7:00 PM MST; November 29, 2026, 9:00 AM MST; December 8, 2026, 7:00 PM MST; January 7, 2027, 5:00 PM MST; January 17, 2027, 9:00 AM MST; February 4, 2027, 7:00 PM MST.

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Curriculum at Mount Royal University Midwifery

Program length: four-year
Structure: The four-year degree integrates general education, midwifery, biological, social and health-science coursework with extensive supervised clinical learning in later years. Practicum on-call commitments begin in second year.
Campuses: Calgary

The Bachelor of Midwifery blends theory and practice in Alberta's sole midwifery degree. Students provide care under supervision, developing competencies in birth work. Hands-on preparation for independent practice.

Campus and facilities

Located in Calgary, Alberta. Modern facilities for midwifery training, including simulation labs and clinical partnerships across the province. Resources blend classroom theory with real-world placements at birthing centers and hospitals. The campus supports collaborative learning with practicing midwives.

What Applicants Are Saying

Midwifery students report high selectivity, with only one offer noted early in recent cycles on applicant forums. Matriculated students describe the curriculum structure as rewarding yet challenging, emphasizing hands-on preparation for independent practice. Current students highlight a demanding yet fulfilling environment. Third-year participants call it "rewarding as hell and challenging at the same time," focusing on birth work passion. Students engage in peer communities via Facebook groups tracking offers. The program fosters close faculty-midwife ties, easing the transition to placements after initial terms. Applicants report few early offers.

Shared by applicants and students on forums and communities. It is anecdotal, not official program information.

How to Prepare Your Mount Royal University Midwifery Application

Apply to the Bachelor of Midwifery program first to secure your nine-digit MRU Student ID for Casper.
Verify all four prerequisites early: English Language Arts 30-1, Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Biology 30 and Chemistry 30, each at 65% or higher.
Meet the applicable minimum final average or GPA, and check how MRU calculates your competitive average.
Register separately for Casper and the required Video Interview, using the same email address.
Build experience in clinical, volunteer, or research settings relevant to midwifery.
Plan for the program's clinical placements and on-call commitments.

More About Mount Royal University Midwifery

Program uniqueness: Alberta's only midwifery degree
Student life: Peer communities via Facebook groups tracking offers; close faculty-midwife ties

Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Royal University Midwifery

Does Mount Royal University Midwifery require Casper?

Yes. Applicants must complete Casper and separately register for MRU's required Video Interview. Apply to MRU first to obtain the ID needed for Casper.

What is the minimum GPA for Mount Royal University Midwifery?

Post-secondary applicants need a minimum 2.50 final GPA on eight recent transferable courses; their competitive GPA uses four recent transferable courses. High-school and mature applicants need at least a 70% final admission average.

What are the prerequisites for Mount Royal University Bachelor of Midwifery?

All admission categories must present English Language Arts 30-1, Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Biology 30 and Chemistry 30, each with at least 65%, or accepted equivalents.

How competitive is Mount Royal University Midwifery admissions?

Admission is competitive. MRU considers academic qualifications and uses Casper and the required Video Interview to differentiate applicants when academically qualified applicants exceed available seats.

What is the Casper format for Mount Royal University Midwifery?

Casper is an online, open-response situational-judgement test. MRU requires it alongside a separately booked Video Interview.

How many seats are in Mount Royal University Midwifery program?

MRU listed a tentative target of 16 seats for a prior admission period. A target for the current entry term is not stated in its cited target document.

What is the curriculum like at Mount Royal University Midwifery?

The four-year B.Mid. combines general education, midwifery and health-science coursework with supervised clinical learning in later years.

Does Mount Royal University Midwifery have interviews?

Yes. All applicants must separately book and complete MRU's required Acuity Insights Video Interview as well as Casper.

Can international students apply to Mount Royal University Midwifery?

Yes. Applicants from outside Canada should check MRU's international credential equivalencies; applicants whose first language is not English must also meet its English-language proficiency requirement.

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Last updated: September 26, 2026