Grading Scheme
Transfer Credit Assessment
Mount Royal University Grading System *
Transfer credits towards Mount Royal Midwifery (MDWF) courses will be limited to courses that have been successfully completed within seven (7) years from the date of initial registration in the student's original midwifery program. All Midwifery Core courses will not be eligible for transfer credit if taken more than 7 years ago. BIOL 1220 and BIOL 1221 will not be eligible for transfer credit if taken more than 7 years ago.
Description
Alpha Grade Percentages
4.0 Scale
Excellent
A+
95-100
4.0
Superior performance, showing comprehensive understanding of subject matter.
A
85-94
4.0
A-
80-84
3.7
Good
B+
77-79
3.3
Clearly above average erformance with knowledge of subject matter generally complete.
B
73-76
3.0
B-
70-72
2.7
Satisfactory
C+
67-69
2.3
Basic understanding of subject matter.
C
63-66
2.0
To be eligible for admission on the basis of High School or Mature, applicants must present a minimum admission average of 70% on their five required and appropriate grade 12 subjects for high school standing and four required subjects for mature standing. To be eligible for admission on the basis of Post-secondary standing, applicants must present a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 on the 8 most recently completed post-secondary courses (minimum 24 credits).
C-
60-62
1.7
Marginal Performance
D+
55-59
1.3
Generally insufficient preparation for subsequent courses.
D
50-54
1.0
The application for admission and all supporting documents (required for admission assessment) must be received by this date.
Fail
F
0-49
0
Aboriginal Student Admission
Application Deadline: February 1
a) who do not meet the academic requirements of the course, or
Each year 10% of the seats in the Bachelor of Midwifery program will be reserved for Aboriginal applicants through an Aboriginal admission target.
b) who cease to continue in the course, but do not withdraw as per Mount Royal University policy.
To be considered for admission under the Aboriginal admission target, the applicant must:
* The practice (clinical) experience is graded “Pass/Fail” (EP/EF). A student is evaluated according to criteria based on the program and course intents. All criteria must be met at a satisfactory level in order to receive a pass in the clinical experience.
GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Health/Community
Minimum Overall Average Required for Admission
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements indicated in the Admission section of this calendar, applicants must also satisfy the following criteria:
Academic Course Requirements Bachelor of Midwifery Admission is competitive and preference is given to applicants who have the highest average based on the conditional admission criteria for each admission category. In addition to meeting the general admission requirements, the following specific courses (or equivalents) with the specified minimum grades are required for admission into the Bachelor of Midwifery program:
a. self-identify as an Aboriginal applicant on the Application for Admission b. meet the definition of an Aboriginal Applicant c. meet the minimum admission requirements as indicated in the general admission requirements for Mount Royal University as well as any program level admission requirements Designated seats for this special consideration target will be filled by Aboriginal applicants on a competitive basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply during Early Admission December 1 – March 1. Any unfilled designated seats will be released on June 1 to students applying under the general admission requirements. See general admission requirements in the Admissions section of this calendar for further information
• English Language Arts 30-1 – 60% • Biology 30 • Chemistry 30 • Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 Although Conditional Admission may be granted in advance of receipt of final/official transcripts, confirmation of the achievement of specified minimum grades will take place after all final/official transcripts have been received by the University. Applicants who do not meet these minimum grade requirements will be denied admission.
Additional Criteria Selected applicants will be invited for an interview that will assess the qualities deemed important in a prospective health professional such as communication and critical thinking skills.
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