Entry requirements for students from Canada
We have been welcoming students from Canada for many years and our staff are very familiar with the Canadian education system and qualifications.
High entrance requirements for our degree programmes at Sheffield reflect the quality of the University.
The information below is for guidance only.
Undergraduate Programmes e.g. BSc, BA, BEng/ MEng
A variety of qualifications can be considered for direct admission to undergraduate bachelor degree programmes. All applications for undergraduate programmes should be made through UCAS.
- Canadian High School Diploma
Holders of an accredited Canadian High School Diploma with between 85%-75% in 5 subjects at Grade 12, will be considered for direct admission to the first year of undergraduate programmes. Exact grade requirements may vary slightly from one province to another - please see the table below for more details.
Subject specific requirements may also apply.
A Level A*AA AAA AAB ABB BBB Alberta High School Diploma Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma) Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Manitoba High School Diploma Minimum of 87% in five grade 12 subjects Minimum of 85% in five grade 12 subjects Minimum of 80% in five grade 12 subjects Minimum of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Minimum of 75% in five grade 12 subjects New Brunswick High School Diploma Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Newfoundland and Labrador High School Graduation Diploma Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Northwest Territories High School Diploma Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Nunavut Secondary School Graduation Diploma Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Ontario Secondary School Diploma Average of 87% in six grade 12 U or M courses Average of 85% in six grade 12 U or M courses Average of 80% in six grade 12 U or M courses Average of 75% in six grade 12 U or M courses Average of 75% in six grade 12 U or M courses Prince Edward Island High School Graduation Diploma Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Quebec - Diplôme d'Etudes Collègiales (DEC) Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Saskatchewan Transcript of Secondary Level Achievement Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Yukon Graduation Diploma Average of 87% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 85% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 80% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects Average of 75% in five grade 12 subjects - International Baccalaureate
International Baccalaureate diploma holders will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate programmes
- Other Qualifications
Applicants wishing to transfer from a regular undergraduate four year bachelors degree program in Canada will be considered for entry to the first or second year of undergraduate programmes. Applicants will be required to have a high overall current GPA and high grades in relevant individual subject areas.
For entry to Postgraduate Taught Programmes e.g. MA, MSc
You will usually need a 4 year bachelors degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry. Most postgraduate courses require a UK 2:1 (or equivalent) for entry, but some courses may consider 2:2 grades. Please see our course finder for specific course requirements.
The score required will depend on the university you have attended and the course you have applied to study.
| Institution type | Qualification | First class equivalent | 2:1 equivalent | 2:2 equivalent |
| ECCTIS recognised institutions 4 point scale NOTE: Institutions with different grading schemes can be found below | Bachelor Degree; Bachelor Degree (Hons); First Professional Degree (titles include Doctor of Dental Medicine/Surgery, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor) | 3.5/4.0 | 3.0/4.0 | 2.5/4.0 |
| 4.3 scale (Saint Mary's University, Dalhousie University, Concordia University, Queen's University, Simon Fraser University, University Of New Brunswick, Yorkville University) | Bachelor Degree; Bachelor Degree (Hons); First Professional Degree (titles include Doctor of Dental Medicine/Surgery, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor) | 3.7/4.3 | 3.0/4.3 | 2.5/4.3 |
| 4.33 scale (Thompson Rivers University, Acadia University, Ryerson University) | Bachelor Degree; Bachelor Degree (Hons); First Professional Degree (titles include Doctor of Dental Medicine/Surgery, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor) | 3.67/4.33, A-, 'Excellent' | 3.0/4.33, B, 'Good' | 2.33/4.33, C+ |
| 4.5 scale (University of Winnipeg, University of Manitoba) | Bachelor Degree; Bachelor Degree (Hons); First Professional Degree (titles include Doctor of Dental Medicine/Surgery, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor) | 83%, A- or 3.75/4.5 | 70%, B or 3.0/4.5 | 57%, C or 2.0/4.5 |
9 point scale (University of Victoria) | Bachelor Degree; Bachelor Degree (Hons); First Professional Degree (titles include Doctor of Dental Medicine/Surgery, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor) | 7.0/9.0 | 5.0/9.0 | 3.0/9.0 |
9 point scale (York University) | Bachelor Degree; Bachelor Degree (Hons); First Professional Degree (titles include Doctor of Dental Medicine/Surgery, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor) | 8.0/9.0 | 6.0/9.0 | 4.0/9.0 |
| 10 point scale (University of Ottawa) | Bachelor Degree; Bachelor Degree (Hons); First Professional Degree (titles include Doctor of Dental Medicine/Surgery, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor) | 9.0/10.0 | 6.0/10.0 | 4.0/10.0 |
12 point scale (McMaster University; Carleton University; Wilfred Laurier University) | Bachelor Degree; Bachelor Degree (Hons); First Professional Degree (titles include Doctor of Dental Medicine/Surgery, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor) | 11.00/12.00 | 8.0/12.0 | 5.0/12.0 |
| % (University of British Columbia) | Bachelor Degree; Bachelor Degree (Hons); First Professional Degree (titles include Doctor of Dental Medicine/Surgery, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor) | A or 85% | B or 72% | C or 60% |
| % (Brock University; University of Western Ontario; Lakehead University) | Bachelor Degree; Bachelor Degree (Hons); First Professional Degree (titles include Doctor of Dental Medicine/Surgery, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor) | 80% | 70% | 60% |
| % (University of Saskatchewan; Cape Breton University) | Bachelor Degree; Bachelor Degree (Hons); First Professional Degree (titles include Doctor of Dental Medicine/Surgery, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor) | 85% | 74% | 60% |
| % OCAD University (previously Ontario College of Art and Design) | Bachelor Degree; Bachelor Degree (Hons); First Professional Degree (titles include Doctor of Dental Medicine/Surgery, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor) | A or 85% | B or 74% | C- or 60% |
| % (University of Windsor) | Bachelor Degree; Bachelor Degree (Hons); First Professional Degree (titles include Doctor of Dental Medicine/Surgery, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor) | A or 85% | B or 73% | C- or 60% |
| % (University of Waterloo; Trent University; University of Guelph) | Bachelor Degree; Bachelor Degree (Hons); First Professional Degree (titles include Doctor of Dental Medicine/Surgery, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor) | 85% | 73% | 63% |
| % University of Regina | Bachelor Degree; Bachelor Degree (Hons); First Professional Degree (titles include Doctor of Dental Medicine/Surgery, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor) | A or 87% | B or 73% | C- or 60% |
*Some institutions may use alternative grading systems, please contact us to check specific equivalences for your university.
For entry to Postgraduate Research Programmes e.g. MPhil, PhD
You will usually need a bachelors degree AND a masters degree from a recognised university in a relevant subject for entry. Some courses may consider a bachelor degree on its own if it is combined with relevant research experience. Please see our departmental web pages for specific course requirements.
Exchange Students
Incoming exchange students should have minimum average grades equivalent to a UK 2:2 in their studies to date. Specific prior study requirements for individual modules may also apply.
Visit our Global Opportunities website for more information on exchange opportunities.