Université de Montréal’s French-language D.M.V. is a five-year veterinary program offered at Saint-Hyacinthe or through a Rimouski-to-Saint-Hyacinthe route. Applicants must meet the applicable academic, citizenship or permanent-residence, French-language and Casper requirements. Academic performance and Casper determine the principal selection score; some applicants may also be interviewed.
- Program
- Doctorat de 1er cycle en médecine vétérinaire (D.M.V.)
- Credential
- D.M.V.
- Location
- Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Canada
- Casper
- Required · CSP-10211 (English) or CSP-20200F (French)
- Next deadline
- November 1, 2026 (University-attended or outside-Québec application)
- Interview
- Interview
- Seats
- 59 places, Autres candidatures, both campuses
- Length
- 5 years, full time; 198 credits
Casper Requirement for Université de Montréal Veterinary Medicine
Université de Montréal Veterinary Medicine requires Casper for the 2026-2027 cycle.
- Test to book
- Casper 2 (English) or Canada Casper 2 (French) · CSP-10211 (English) or CSP-20200F (French)
- Languages
- English, French
- Applicant ID to enter
- Check the program’s applicant-ID requirements on Acuity Insights’ Dates and Fees page.
- Distribution fee
- Check the current per-program score-distribution fee on Acuity Insights’ Dates and Fees page.
Check available Casper test dates in your Acuity Insights account at takecasper.com.
If you have attended university or studied outside Québec, take Casper by the deadline for your applicant category. Register at least three days before your sitting and add Université de Montréal to your score-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 admission application and Student Centre
- Application fee
- CAD $106.75 for one regular-program choice: $83.40 base fee plus $23.35 per-program fee.
| What | When |
|---|---|
| University-attended or outside-Québec application | November 1, 2026upcoming |
| University-attended or outside-Québec French requirement | November 15, 2026upcoming |
| Québec college-only application | March 1, 2027upcoming |
| Québec college-only French requirement | March 15, 2027upcoming |
Université de Montréal Veterinary Medicine Admissions Statistics
Period: Admission statistics displayed by UdeM; college-admit Cote R figures dated July 9, 2026
- Seats / class size: 59 places, Autres candidatures, both campuses
- Applicants: 390 applications, Autres candidatures, both campuses
These published application and place figures combine Saint-Hyacinthe and Rimouski; they are not a GPA threshold.
Eligibility Requirements for Université de Montréal Veterinary Medicine
- Degree / credits
A qualifying Québec DEC or equivalent, or a completed university bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent, is required. An applicant without a DEC cannot qualify through unfinished university studies alone.
- Residency
Applicants may be considered in the applicable college, university or francophone outside-Québec categories; the program is not offered to applicants holding a study permit.
- Citizenship
Canadian citizenship or permanent-resident status is required by the application deadline.
- Language proficiency
Applicants must demonstrate the required French proficiency. Accepted routes include the Québec college French examination, recognized proof of French, or C1 in oral and written comprehension on an accepted French test within the prescribed validity period.
Admission pathways
- Autres Candidats: Stream for other candidates, typically those not in the primary Quebec resident stream.
University-attended applicants include DEC holders with at least 12 university credits by the application deadline.
Other requirements
- Campus-choice form: Complete the Student Centre form after applying to state your campus preference.
- Placement requirements: Some placement settings require a criminal-record check and vaccinations; rabies vaccination is strongly recommended.
Selection Factors Université de Montréal Considers
Prerequisites
| Course | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Biology | required through an eligible DEC or prerequisite route Required courses depend on the qualifying diploma or equivalent coursework. |
| Chemistry | required through an eligible DEC or prerequisite route Includes general, solutions and organic chemistry on the Québec-college prerequisite route. |
| Mathematics | required through an eligible DEC or prerequisite route Differential and integral calculus on the Québec-college prerequisite route. |
| Physics | required through an eligible DEC or prerequisite route Mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and waves and modern physics on the Québec-college prerequisite route. |
GPA
- How it is calculated
Academic records are assessed using a performance rating. For university applicants with a college record, the university record’s relative weight, as a percentage, equals completed university course credits multiplied by 2.
- Minimum
- No fixed Cote R minimum is stated as an admission requirement.
Admissions tests
- French-language proficiency (required for some applicants): Provide accepted proof when the French admission requirement is not otherwise met.
Experience and volunteer hours
Recommended.
Relevant familiarity with veterinary practice is an asset, not a general hours requirement. The separate farm-animal practice category requires 500 work hours with farm animals and 35 observation hours with a veterinarian.
Supplementary application
No motivation or explanation statement is listed among the published selection criteria. Applicants specify their preferred campus using a form in the Student Centre after applying.
How applicants are ranked
For college, university and eligible francophone outside-Québec applicants, the academic record counts 80% and Casper 20%. Offers are ranked by this combined score. The committee may invite some applicants to an eliminatory French-language interview based on Casper performance. Farm-animal and Indigenous-category applicants have separate interview-based final selection.
Interview Format at Université de Montréal
Format: Interview
The committee may require an eliminatory interview in French, in person; invited farm-animal and Indigenous-category applicants may interview virtually or in person.
- Who is invited
- Applicants selected by the Faculty; an interview is not automatic for every applicant.
- When
- No interview dates are published.
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Start Practicing FreeCurriculum at Université de Montréal Veterinary Medicine
- Program length
- 5 years, full time; 198 credits
- Structure
Preclinical and clinical training with compulsory placements. Students attend either Saint-Hyacinthe throughout or Rimouski for three years followed by Saint-Hyacinthe for two.
- Campuses
- Saint-Hyacinthe, Rimouski
The French-language D.M.V. develops theoretical and practical skills from the first year and includes preclinical and clinical placements; a combined D.M.V./veterinary-sciences master’s option is described.
Campus and facilities
Applicants choose between studying at Saint-Hyacinthe throughout or spending the first three years at Rimouski and the final two at Saint-Hyacinthe. Campus preference is submitted after applying; the campus assigned in the offer is final.
Tuition and Funding at Université de Montréal
- Québec residents: Fees depend on residency and course load; consult UdeM’s tuition calculator.
- Canadian applicants outside Québec: Fees depend on residency and course load; some may qualify for Québec-rate tuition in French-language programs.
The program page’s displayed estimates are for 2025-2026, not a Fall 2027 tuition quote.
What Applicants Are Saying
Matriculated students report GPAs around 3.90 from institutions like McGill University entering successfully, and some entered after a two-year graduate program. Students report success on the explanation statement by tying experiences to specific career goals in vet med. Matriculated students describe a structured progression from foundational coursework to competency-based clinical assessments. Students report a supportive learning environment, with proximity to Montreal enabling urban access alongside a dedicated campus. Current DVM students highlight a balance of rigorous academics and community support, including forums for discussing coursework and clinical rotations. First-year undergraduates in animal health specializations are described as transitioning smoothly. Accepted students report GPAs up to 3.90.
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 qualifying diploma and the prerequisites for your academic route.
- Prepare proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residence and French proficiency.
- Submit the application and meet the French requirement by the deadlines for your academic category.
- Book the correct Casper test and add Université de Montréal to your distribution list.
- Review veterinary practice before a possible French-language interview.
- Complete the campus-choice form after applying.
More About Université de Montréal Veterinary Medicine
- Language of instruction
French; only French-language veterinary college in North America
- Student life
Collaboration among students from Quebec and beyond; extracurriculars tied to veterinary careers, networks for board exams and practice
Frequently Asked Questions About Université de Montréal Veterinary Medicine
Is Casper required for Université de Montréal Veterinary Medicine admissions?
Yes. Applicants who have attended university or studied outside Québec may take the English Casper 2 (CSP-10211) or French Canada Casper 2 (CSP-20200F) by the deadline for their category.
What is the minimum GPA for Université de Montréal Vet Med?
UdeM does not state a fixed minimum GPA or Cote R for this program. It evaluates academic performance alongside Casper; published Cote R figures for previously admitted college applicants are not admission thresholds.
Does Université de Montréal Veterinary Medicine require an interview?
Some applicants are invited to a French-language interview. It may be eliminatory; an interview is not automatic for all applicants.
What are the Casper test dates for Université de Montréal Vet Med?
Book an available sitting through Acuity Insights. Applicants who have attended university or studied outside Québec must take Casper by the deadline for their category and register at least three days beforehand.
Can international students apply to Université de Montréal Veterinary Medicine?
Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents by the application deadline. The D.M.V. is not offered to applicants holding a study permit.
What is the curriculum structure at Université de Montréal Vet Med?
The French-language D.M.V. takes five years and 198 credits, with compulsory preclinical and clinical placements.
How competitive is Université de Montréal Médecine vétérinaire admissions?
For the main admission categories, academic performance counts 80% and Casper 20%; some applicants may also be interviewed.
Where is Université de Montréal Veterinary Medicine located?
You can study entirely at Saint-Hyacinthe or spend the first three years at Rimouski and the last two at Saint-Hyacinthe.
Sources
- UdeM: Doctorat de 1er cycle en médecine vétérinaire
- UdeM: L’examen Casper
- UdeM: Payer les frais d’admission
- Acuity Insights: How do I find my Casper test type, dates, and deadlines?
- UdeM: Structure du programme de médecine vétérinaire
Last updated: September 26, 2026