What R score do you need for optometry?
R scores at the latest admissions
For each university, the lowest R score admitted at the latest published admission, the average when the university publishes it, and the previous year's R score.
| University | Year | Lowest R score | Average | Previous year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Université de Montréal | 2025 | N/A | 35.984 | 35.646 |
Sources: Université de Montréal (fall 2025)Université de Montréal (fall 2024)
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Estimate my R scoreA single program in Québec
The École d'optométrie of Université de Montréal is the only one in Québec. It sets no minimum R score: it assesses the application as a whole, then invites some of the applicants to an interview. The published R score is therefore the average of the applicants invited, and not the lowest.
How to read these figures
Unless noted otherwise, the R score in a table is that of the last person admitted: the lowest among those who received an offer. The average, when the university publishes it, shows where most admitted students stand.
These R scores change every year, depending on the number of applications and the strength of the applicants. An equal or higher R score does not guarantee admission, and a slightly lower R score does not rule it out. So apply anyway, with a second and a third choice.
When the selection also takes other criteria into account, such as an exam or an interview, the R score is mostly used to sort applications. The rest is then decided on those other criteria.