Frequently Asked Questions | School of Medicine

How do I submit an application for these programs?

Applications are submitted online through the School of Graduate Studies.

Is there an application fee?

Yes. There is a non-refundable application fee of $105, payable to the School of Graduate Studies.

Can I apply now for programs with start dates in 2020 or 2021?

Yes. Applications are open 2-3 terms in advance of the start date.

What are the application deadlines?

The deadline to apply for a July 2020 start is April 15, 2020. The deadline to apply for a January 2021 start is October 15, 2019.

Can I defer an offer of admission?

No. Offers of admission must either be accepted or declined. If you decline an offer of admission and want to be considered for a subsequent term, you must submit another application.

If I wish to be considered for both the Graduate Diploma and Professional Master’s, do I have to submit two applications?

No. Students who enrol in the Diploma program will have the opportunity to continue their studies in the Master’s program after successful completion of the Graduate Diploma course requirements. Only one application for admission is required.

What are the tuition fees?

Please review the Graduate Program fees on the Office of the University Registrar's site here: http://www.queensu.ca/registrar/financials/tuition-fees.

When is tuition due?

Please review the timeline on the Office of the University Registrar's site here: http://www.queensu.ca/registrar/financials/tuition-fees.

Are there English language requirements firm?

Applicants that are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada do not need to provide English language proficiency testing. We are not accepting international applicants at this time.

Can I substitute the USMLE for the MCC examination?

Applicants need to provide all documentation outlined in our admission requirements for their application to be considered.

If I start the program in July, will a transcript be available should I wish to apply for the residency match through CaRMS during the upcoming cycle?

A transcript confirming enrolment can be provided to support your CaRMS application.

Is the program offered on a full-time or part-time basis?

Both the Diploma and Master’s programs are offered on a full-time basis. Students will be expected to be available Monday through Friday for the duration of the program.

My transcripts do not have letter grades. What does a B+ mean?

At Queen’s University, a B+ is equivalent to a percentage conversion of 77-79.9% and a Grade Point of 3.3.

Do I need to have my transcript assessed by a third-party before submitting it to Queen’s University?

No. In fact, The School of Graduate Studies will not accept third-party verified documentation.

A complete application must include official, up-to-date transcripts for all current and previous study the applicant has listed in the 
Academic Background section of the application.

Acceptable methods for submitting transcripts:

Transcripts can be uploaded to the online application, as PDF files. The transcripts must be scanned (black and white recommended) and saved as a PDF file, and uploaded successfully. Complete instructions are available to applicants on the Transcript Upload section of the online application.
If a transcript or transcripts cannot be successfully uploaded to the online application, applicants are responsible for ensuring that an official transcript or transcripts of all current and previous university-level studies are sent to the School of Graduate Studies by all universities previously attended. All hard copy transcripts received as part of an application for admission must be received in sealed envelopes.

Final transcripts: Hard copy original official transcript showing degree completion and conferral, will be required from all applicants who accept an offer of admission to graduate studies at Queen's University. These final transcripts are to be sent directly from the issuing institutions to the School of Graduate Studies, in sealed envelopes.

Transcripts sent from the issuing university should be sent to:

School of Graduate Studies
Queen's University
Gordon Hall Room 425
74 Union Street
Kingston, Ontario
Canada K7L 3N6

How do I provide my Personal Statement and CV?

Once you submit your application, an email will be sent to you with instructions on how to submit these documents.

Can OSAP be applied towards these programs?

Both the Graduate Diploma and Professional Master’s degree are approved for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP). Please contact the Student Awards Office for further information regarding OSAP. http://www.queensu.ca/studentawards/home

How do I submit my transcripts?

A transcript can be uploaded as a PDF to your application before submitting. 

A complete application must include official, up-to-date transcripts for all current and previous study the applicant has listed in the 
Academic Background section of the application.

Acceptable methods for submitting transcripts:

Transcripts can be uploaded to the online application, as PDF files. The transcripts must be scanned (black and white recommended) and saved as a PDF file, and uploaded successfully. Complete instructions are available to applicants on the Transcript Upload section of the online application.
If a transcript or transcripts cannot be successfully uploaded to the online application, applicants are responsible for ensuring that an official transcript or transcripts of all current and previous university-level studies are sent to the School of Graduate Studies by all universities previously attended. All hard copy transcripts received as part of an application for admission must be received in sealed envelopes.

Transcripts sent from the issuing university should be sent to:

School of Graduate Studies
Queen's University
Gordon Hall Room 425
74 Union Street
Kingston, Ontario
Canada K7L 3N6

How are my referees contacted?

Once the application is submitted and the application fee has been received, emails are automatically generated to the referees which contain a link for them to complete the assessment online. An email is sent to each referee from sgsapp@queensu.ca . If the referee does not see the email, please ask them to check their Trash/Junk email folder.

Will there be an interview?

Yes. Interviews will be offered to selected applicants in late April/early May (for the July start date) and early November (for the January start date).

Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

Can I submit documents via my physiciansapply.ca account?

No.

What will my status be during the Integrated Graduate Clerkship?

As you are not registered in a postgraduate residency program, it is not possible to provide you with an educational license from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. You will be directly supervised in the clinical learning environment. You will not be able to perform “Delegated Controlled Medical Acts” per the CPSO guidelines.

Will there be hands on clinical experiences?

Hands-on clinical experiences will be provided through combination of directly supervised clinical placements, standardized patients and simulation. The Clinical Simulation Centre is one of Canada's leading university simulation centres and is used extensively by students in both Postgraduate Medical Education and Undergraduate Medical Education at Queen's University.

What specialties will be represented in the clinical placements?

A broad range of clinical placements will be offered in disciplines where both CMG’s and IMG’s have optimal access to residency positions. All students will have continuity experiences in Family Medicine, as well as discipline specialty experiences (eg Pediatrics, Psychiatry, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Internal Medicine, General Surgery etc).

Will help be provided with future applications to residency positions?

This is not a formal part of the curriculum. Faculty Advisors will be assigned for each student, to offer support and guidance with respect to the CaRMS application process.