abyss Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Hey guys, I have a few questions about the second undergraduate degree.... So to be eligible for Western, the 2nd degree has to be at least 2 years long right? (Assuming I get transfer credits, allowing it to be an Honours degree). And other than Western, which schools require you to finish the second degree? Are there any medical schools in Canada which require you to be at school for another 3-4 years for the 2nd undergrad just to be eligible? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylamonkey Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 So to be eligible for Western, the 2nd degree has to be at least 2 years long right? (Assuming I get transfer credits, allowing it to be an Honours degree). I would make sure, if i were you, that transferring credits does not hurt you. My 2 degrees don't count towards certain schools' policies 2nd degrees, AND since I used transfer credits towards them they count all my old bad marks towards the GPA. So be wary. This may just be my specific situation, however. And other than Western, which schools require you to finish the second degree? NOSM for sure, maybe McGill? Are there any medical schools in Canada which require you to be at school for another 3-4 years for the 2nd undergrad just to be eligible? thanks 3 yrs for NOSM 4 yrs for McGill However if you take courses over the summer you can shorten up the actual length of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 For NOSM and McGill you need to be in your final year of your second degree for them to consider those marks rather than your first degree. You don't need to complete 3 or 4 years per-say, you need to be in a 4 year degree (I think - nowhere really offers 3 year degrees anymore), but if you have enough transfer credits and/or summer courses to complete it in 2 years, you should be fine as well. Best to go to their websites directly and check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWOsw Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Actually for NOSM, if you are applying as a mature student, they accept 3 year degrees (ie BA) - this counts for the 2nd degree. And the great thing is, once completed, they only use the new grades from the 2nd degree to calculate GPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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