Further Professional Studies

Nipissing University is an excellent choice to obtain the necessary prerequisites for admission consideration to law school.

Each law school has its own unique admission requirements. A minimum of two to three years of undergraduate study is required to be eligible to apply to law school. Most applicants will have more. There is no one specific degree or major that is required for admission to law school. Most students will choose to pursue an undergraduate degree in either Political Science or Criminal Justice (Nipissing offers both) although this is not necessary. It is advisable that students choose a degree or major that suits their interests. Students should also consider programs and/or courses that will assist them in developing skills in areas such as problem-solving, critical reading, writing, communication, listening, research, organization, and management. Students may wish to consider taking courses in Economics, English, History, Math, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology as part of their undergraduate degree. Nipissing University offers courses in all these areas. It is also recommended that students seek ways to develop some of these skills through non-academic means (i.e., extracurricular activities, life experiences). Students interested in applying to law school in the future should consult the schools to which they will be applying to ensure that they have chosen appropriate courses to meet admission requirements.

In addition to academic requirements students will be required to write the LSAT (Law School Admissions Test) and submit a personal statement and references.

Nipissing University is known for its individual attention and research. The opportunity to work one-on-one with professors and to gain graduate level research experience as an undergraduate student is something that can’t be found at every university. These unique opportunities will assist students with some of the non-academic criteria necessary for law school.

A minimum of three years of study is required to complete a law program followed up by a year of articling.

For more information on Ontario law school admission requirements visit the Ontario Law School Application Service (OLSAS) website.

For more information on law school visit the Law School Admission Council’s website.

Nipissing University is an excellent choice to obtain the necessary prerequisites for admission consideration to medical school.

Each medical school has its own unique admission requirements. A minimum of three years of undergraduate study is required to be eligible to apply to medical school. Most applicants will have more. There is no one specific degree or major that is required for admission to medical school. It is advisable that students choose a degree or major that suits their interests. Some medical schools will require that applicants complete specific courses for admission consideration. Typically, the courses are in the areas of Biology, Biochemistry, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Life Sciences. Some medical schools will also require Humanities, Social Science and/or Language courses. The following are examples of courses that Nipissing students may consider taking as part of their degree program to meet the minimum academic admission requirements to medical school.

Completion of these courses does not guarantee admission into medical school. Students interested in applying to medical school in the future should consult the medical schools to which they will be applying to ensure that they have chosen appropriate courses to meet admission requirements.

In addition to academic requirements students may also be required to write the MCAT (Medical College Admissions Test) and meet a variety of non-academic requirements.

Nipissing University is known for its individual attention and research. The opportunity to work one-on-one with professors and to gain graduate level research experience as an undergraduate student is something that can’t be found at every university. These unique opportunities will assist students with some of the non-academic criteria necessary for medical school.

A minimum of three to four years of study is required to complete a medical program. Upon completion of a medical degree students will enter their residency which can take two or more years to complete depending upon the specialization chosen.

For more information on Ontario medical school admission requirements visit the Ontario Medical School Application Service (OMSAS) website. For information on other Canadian and US medical schools visit The Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada and the Association of American Medical Colleges websites.

Each school services a specific region of Canada. Students should be aware that they may need to meet specific provincial residency requirements to be eligible to apply.

Each veterinary medicine program has its own unique set of admission requirements. A minimum of two to three years of undergraduate study is required to apply to veterinary medicine programs. However most applicants will have more. Normally applicants are required to complete courses in Biology and Genetics as well as Math and/or Statistics for admission consideration. Other academic requirements may also include courses in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Microbiology and Ecology. Some schools may also look for courses in English Composition as well as in the Humanities and/or Social Science areas. Nipissing University offers courses in all these areas. Students interested in applying to veterinary medicine in the future should consult the schools to which they will be applying to ensure that they have chosen appropriate courses to meet admission requirements.

Nipissing University is known for its individual attention and research. The opportunity to work one-on-one with professors and to gain graduate level research experience as an undergraduate student is something that can’t be found at every university. These unique opportunities will assist students with any non-academic criteria requirements necessary for veterinary medicine programs.

A minimum of four years of study is required to complete a veterinary medicine program.

For more information on veterinary medicine students should visit the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association or American Association of Veterinary Medical College websites.