To be considered for admission to a Graduate Diploma program the minimum requirements will normally be a second-class degree in an appropriate area of study from a university of recognized standing.

A student admitted to a Graduate Diploma program, who has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the appropriate Faculty/School/Department an ability to pursue research at the master's level, may be permitted subsequently to transfer candidature to that of a master's in the affiliated program area and will thereafter be awarded only the master's at the end of the candidature.

To be considered for admission to a Master's program, the minimum requirements will normally be a second-class degree in an appropriate area of study from a university of recognized standing.

In exceptional cases, and upon the recommendation of the appropriate academic unit, students who apply for admission and do not meet the minimum admission requirements to a Master’s program described above may be considered for a qualifying year. Academic units will make recommendations for the qualifying year, including the appropriate courses to take during this period, to the School of Graduate Studies at the time of admission assessment.

1. To be considered for admission to a Ph.D. program, the minimum requirements will normally be a Master's degree from a university of recognized standing, in an appropriate area of study. Other students may be considered for admission to a Ph.D. program provided that:

   1. they have been registered in a Master's program for a minimum of 12 months, and have demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Faculty/School/Department concerned their ability to pursue research at the Doctoral level. Such transfer should take place no later than the 5th semester of the student's Master's program as indicated as indicated on the Financial and Administrative Services website; or

   2. they hold a Bachelor's Degree with Honours, or equivalent, from a university of recognized standing, and that the Faculty/School/Department is satisfied of the students' ability to pursue research at the Doctoral level.

2. To be considered for admission to the Psy.D. program, the minimum requirements will normally be an undergraduate honours degree in Psychology that includes senior courses as indicated under the Regulations Governing the Degree of Doctor of Psychology.

Only in exceptional circumstances, and only upon the recommendation of the Faculty/School/Department concerned, will the Dean consider applicants who do not meet the requirements outlined in Qualifications for Admission, Master's Programs or Qualifications for Admission, Ph.D. and Psy.D. Programs.

Since English is the primary language of instruction at this University, all applicants seeking admission to the School of Graduate Studies must possess an adequate knowledge of written and spoken English as a prerequisite to admission. Regardless of country of origin or of citizenship status, applicants will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. This demonstration may take one of the following forms:

1. Successful completion of the equivalent of three years of full-time instruction in an English language secondary institution as recognized by Memorial University of Newfoundland including successful completion of at least two courses in English at the Grade XII (or equivalent) level. Please note that these courses must be other than English as a Second Language (E.S.L.) courses.

2. Successful completion of a baccalaureate degree from a recognized University where English is the language of instruction and from which transfer of credit may be allowed by Memorial University of Newfoundland.

3. Successful completion of a post-graduate degree program at a recognized University where English is the language of instruction and from which transfer of credit may be allowed by Memorial University of Newfoundland.

4. Submission of official results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a paper-based score of 550 (or higher)/computer-based score of 213 (or higher) or Internet-based with a score of 80 (or higher) and the Test of Written English (TWE) with a score of 4 (or higher).

5. Submission of the official results of the Michigan English Test (MET) with a score of 59% (or higher).

6. Submission of the official results of the English Language Testing Service (ELTS) Test with an average band score of 6.5 or higher.

7. Submission of official results of the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment with a minimum score of between 50 and 60 in each of four bands, with at least 2 band scores of 60.

8. Submission of official results of the Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTEST) with a Band Level 4.5 in the listening comprehension and reading comprehension sub-tests and a score of 4 in writing.

9. Submission of official results of the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with minimum scores of 58 in each of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

10. Submission of official results of the Memorial University Test of English Language (MUNTEL) with minimum scores of 60 in reading and listening, writing, and speaking.

11. Only in exceptional circumstances and only upon the recommendation of the Department/Faculty/School concerned, will the Dean consider applicants who do not meet one of the requirements listed in 1.-10. above.

Particular Departments/Faculties/Schools may require greater strength in English communicative skills than is indicated by the achievement of minimum scores outlined in 4., 5., 6., 7., 8., and 9. above. Any such additional requirements are detailed in the appropriate section of the Calendar.

Upon consultation with the appropriate academic unit, students may be required to complete successfully a course of language study designed to bring their English skills, in any or all of listening, speaking, reading, and writing, to a level required for graduate studies. Academic units may recommend additional language study to the Dean at any point in the program. Additionally, admitted graduate students will be able to self-select for and request additional language study by contacting their academic unit.

The course of language study available to graduate students will draw from select courses in Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Intensive Bridge Program, including critical analysis and discussion, reading and critical response, and writing for university courses. The timing of courses taken by graduate students requiring further language study will be based on availability of spaces at any given semester.

Students who have completed undergraduate programs at universities which issue documents in languages other than English or French shall submit notarized English translations of all supporting documentation, including, but not limited to, transcripts, degrees, and diplomas.