Study at uOttawa and work in Quebec

University of Ottawa: Honours Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Health Sciences)

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Pass the national Canadian Dietetic Registration Examination after one’s studies
• Have a licence to practise as a dietitian issued by the provincial body regulating the profession as a member in good standing, and apply for an Ordre professionnel des diététistes du Québec OPDQ licence under the labour mobility agreement among the provinces or
• Without membership in a professional body, apply for recognition of equivalence from the OPDQ for Canadian graduates (see section "Je ne suis pas membre d’un ordre canadien de diététistes" in the link above. Some additional requirements, such as courses or placements, may be stipulated.
• Have adequate knowledge of the French language, in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Code and Quebec’s Charter of the French Language.

University of Ottawa: Physiotherapy (Master’s — Faculty of Health Sciences)

Requirements with a University of Ottawa degree

• Have a licence to practise occupational therapy issued by a Canadian provincial body regulating the profession and apply to the Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec (OPPQ) under the labour mobility agreement among the provinces or
• Without membership in a professional body, apply for recognition of equivalence from the OPP
• Have adequate knowledge of the French language, in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Code and Quebec’s Charter of the French Language.

University of Ottawa: Occupational Therapy (Master’s — Faculty of Health Sciences)

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Have a licence to practise occupational therapy issued by a Canadian provincial body regulating the profession and apply to the Ordre des ergothérapeutes du Québec (OEQ) under the labour mobility agreement among the provinces or
• Without membership in a professional body, apply for equivalence of diploma for Canadian graduates. . The uOttawa master’s in occupational therapy is accredited by the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists and is recognized by the OEQ.
• Have adequate knowledge of the French language, in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Code and Quebec’s Charter of the French Language.

University of Ottawa: Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (Master’s — Faculty of Health Sciences)

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Have a licence to practise audiology or speech-language pathology issued by a Canadian body regulating the profession and apply to the Ordre des orthophonistes et audiologistes du Québec (OOAQ) under the labour mobility agreement among the provinces or
• Without membership in a professional body, apply for a licence for graduates from another Canadian province. As University of Ottawa audiology or speech-language pathology programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Canadian University Programs in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology, the degree received at the end of the program is recognized by the OOAQ. There are some additional requirements, including taking online courses on the health-care and education systems, the profession and the laws, regulations and standards that apply to the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology in Quebec.
• Have adequate knowledge of the French language, in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Code and Quebec’s Charter of the French Language.

University of Ottawa: Nursing (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Health Sciences)

Quebec requirements

• Hold a licence to practise nursing in another Canadian province or territory and apply to the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ) (see “Situation 1”); the OIIQ recognizes the Canadian Registered Nurse Exam
• Without membership in a professional body, apply for recognition of degree equivalence from the OIIQ (see “Situation 2) for Canadian graduates and pass the professional examination
• Posséder une connaissance appropriée de la langue française, conformément aux dispositions du Code des professions et de la Charte québécoise de la langue française.

University of Ottawa: Medicine (Doctorate — Faculty of Medicine)

Quebec requirements

• Doctorate in medicine from an Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada-accredited university
• Postdoctoral training completed in family medicine (two years) or in another specialty (four to eight years), in accordance with the training requirements of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFMC) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)
• Pass the CFMC or RCPSC final exam in family medicine or another specialty recognized in Quebec
• Medical Council of Canada licence
• Take part in ALDO-Quebec training
• Have adequate knowledge of the French language, in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Code and Quebec’s Charter of the French Language.

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Le Collège des médecins du Québec recognizes University of Ottawa postdoctoral programs.

University of Ottawa: Pharmacy (PharmD) (undergraduate doctorate — Faculty of Medicine)

Requirements after receiving an undergraduate doctorate from the University of Ottawa

• Hold a licence to practise pharmacy in Ontario or elsewhere in Canada and apply to the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec (OPQ) or
• Without membership in a professional body, apply for recognition of degree equivalence and training in pharmacy to the OPQ (see the OPQ website)
• Meet the additional OPQ requirements (e.g., passing PHM-6510 Pharmacie : loi et système de soins)
• Have adequate knowledge of the French language, in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Code and Quebec’s Charter of the French Language.

University of Ottawa: Education (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Education)

Quebec requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Hold a Bachelor of Education (BEd) from the Faculty of Education Formation à l’enseignement or Teacher Education program
• Hold a licence to teach in Ontario, that is, be a member of the Ontario College of Teachers (OCT)
• Apply to the Quebec government for a teaching licence (see “Teachers from another Canadian province or territory”). The Canadian Free Trade Agreement allows for OCT members to receive a Quebec teaching licence.

University of Ottawa: (Master of Education — Counselling Psychology) (MA/MEd — Faculty of Education)

Quebec requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Have a master’s in counselling psychology (MA/MEd) — Faculty of Education
• Apply to the Ordre des conseillers et conseillères d’orientation du Québec for admission by equivalence. You may have to complete refresher training and practicum hours.
• Have adequate knowledge of the French language, in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Code and Quebec’s Charter of the French Language.

University of Ottawa: Psychology (PhD — Faculty of Social Sciences)

Quebec requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Hold a PhD in psychology
• Apply to the Ordre des psychologues du Québec for a licence recognizing your equivalent qualifications or
• Become a member of the College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts of Ontario and then receive a licence to practise psychology in Quebec
• Have adequate knowledge of the French language, in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Code and Quebec’s Charter of the French Language.

University of Ottawa: Social Work (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Social Sciences)

Quebec requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Hold a bachelor’s in social work
• Obtain a general certificate of registration for social work issued by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, which allows for licensing as a social worker by the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec or
• Without membership in the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, apply for admission by equivalence with a degree in social work from outside Quebec
• Pass a course on laws, regulations and ethical issues related to the profession of social worker in Quebec offered by the Ordre des travailleurs sociaux et des thérapeutes conjugaux et familiaux du Québec
• Have adequate knowledge of the French language, in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Code and Quebec’s Charter of the French Language.

University of Ottawa: Criminology (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Social Sciences)

Some jobs in Quebec may require membership in the Ordre professionnel des criminologues du Québec. For details, see the Ordre professionnel des criminologues du Québec website. A licence isn’t required to work in the following fields in Quebec: police, federal correctional services, prevention, policy analysis, teaching, research.

To be licensed by the OPCQ, University of Ottawa graduates must meet the following requirements:

• Hold an honours bachelor’s in criminology or a joint honours bachelor’s in criminology and feminist and gender studies and meet the Ordre professionnel des criminologues du Québec conditions, including a supervised field placement in criminological intervention, and passing the courses that meet the OPCQ requirements 
• Apply for an Ordre professionnel des criminologues du Québec licence
• Have adequate knowledge of the French language, in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Code and Quebec’s Charter of the French Language.

University of Ottawa: Chemistry and Biochemistry (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Science)

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Hold a bachelor’s in chemistry, biochemistry or other chemistry-related science
• Apply for an Ordre des chimistes du Québec (OCQ) assessment of equivalence for those holding a university degree from outside Quebec (Canadian or foreign) or
• Apply for a licence to practise chemistry from the Association of the Chemical Profession of Ontario and then apply to join the Ordre des chimistes du Québec to be registered on the OCQ roll 
• Have adequate knowledge of the French language, in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Code and Quebec’s Charter of the French Language.

University of Ottawa: Geology (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Science)

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Request an assessment of equivalence from the Ordre des géologues du Québec of your honours bachelor’s in geology or geology-physics
• Request an assessment of equivalence of your internship or register for a supervised internship
• Meet the other licensing conditions
• If you’re a member in good standing of Professional Geoscientists Ontario, apply for a Quebec geologist’s licence
• Have adequate knowledge of the French language, in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Code and Quebec’s Charter of the French Language.

University of Ottawa: Engineering (Bachelor’s — Faculty of Engineering)

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Apply for admission to the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec and register for the professional admission program as a candidate for the engineering program (CEP)
  • Pass the theoretical component (approximately 30 hours of online training and a grade of 60% on the professional examination) as well as the hands-on component (acquire at least 24 months of practical experience supervised by an engineer and confirm that you have developed the six required competencies to practise engineering)
  • Once you’ve passed the entry program for the profession, the Ordre will issue your licence
• The University of Ottawa’s engineering programs are accredited by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) and lead to membership in the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec for Professional Engineers Ontario members in good standing (doesn’t include those with an Engineer In Training (EIT) licence).
  • Apply for admission to the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec
• Have adequate knowledge of the French language, in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Code and Quebec’s Charter of the French Language

University of Ottawa: Civil Law (Licentiate in Law — LLL) — Faculty of Law

Quebec requirements

• Bachelor’s or licentiate in civil law from a recognized Quebec university
• Complete the professional training offered by the École du Barreau (given in Gatineau) and pass the bar exams
• Complete six months of articling in a workplace
• Be sworn in as a lawyer

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• The University of Ottawa’s civil law program is recognized by the Barreau du Québec
• Have adequate knowledge of the French language, in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Code and Quebec’s Charter of the French Language.

University of Ottawa: Civil Law (Licentiate in Law — LLL), Notarial Law (Master of Notarial Law)

Quebec requirements

• Bachelor’s or licentiate in civil law from a recognized Quebec university
• Master’s in notarial law, completed at the University of Ottawa or elsewhere
• 16-week articling period
• Take the Chambre des notaires du Québec professional training (which is given in Ottawa) and pass the Chambre case study
• Be sworn as a notary and registered on the roll of the Ordre des notaires du Québec to practise the profession of notary

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• University of Ottawa civil and notarial law programs are recognized by the Chambre des notaires and allow you to practise as a notary
• Have adequate knowledge of the French language, in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Code and Quebec’s Charter of the French Language.

University of Ottawa: Civil Law (Licentiate in Law — LLL)

Quebec requirements

• College diploma in paralegal technology (equivalence might be granted for a bachelor’s in civil law from a recognized Quebec university)
• Complete four weeks of training and a six-month supervised placement
• Pass the professional exam

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• The University of Ottawa’s civil law program is recognized as an equivalent program
• Have adequate knowledge of the French language, in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Code and Quebec’s Charter of the French Language.

University of Ottawa: Accounting (Bachelor’s — Telfer School of Management)

Quebec requirements

• Bachelor of commerce degree recognized by the Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec (OCPAQ)
• Complete the OCPAQ Professional Education Program (PEP) at a Quebec university (master’s level)
• Pass the Common Final Examination (CFE), the professional exam for Canadian CPAs
• Complete a 24-month placement recognized by the Ordre des comptables agrees du Québec

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

Bachelor of commerce with specialization in accounting, which is recognized in Quebec for admission to the PEP. Eligibility for the PEP must be confirmed with the Quebec university selected. See the PEP prerequisite courses offered at the University of Ottawa (in French).

Resource

Ordre des comptables professionnels agréés du Québec
514-288-3256 or 1-800-363-4688
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University of Ottawa: Human Resource Management (BCom — Telfer School of Management)

Requirements after receiving a degree from the University of Ottawa

• Pass the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés du Québec equivalence examination, which the uOttawa Bachelor of Commerce with option in human resources management (at least 30 units in human resources or industrial relations) enables you to write, or
• Apply to the Ordre des conseillers en ressources humaines agréés du Québec for recognition of equivalence of your training
• Take the Éthique et déontologie : enjeux et opportunités pour les CRHA training
• Have adequate knowledge of the French language, in accordance with the provisions of the Professional Code and Quebec’s Charter of the French Language.