Key Takeaways
- We name 56 programs in Canada and the US that require Casper, each checked on its own admissions page
- Medicine has the longest list, but nursing, PA, pharmacy, dentistry, vet and physiotherapy programs ask for it too
- The test measures how you treat people. It never tests clinical or academic knowledge, whatever you're applying for
- Requirements change by program and cycle, so confirm yours on Acuity's Dates and Fees page
- Prepare the same way for any field: learn the format, then practise against the real clock
Which schools require the Casper test?
Medical, nursing, PA, pharmacy, dental and vet programs in Canada and the US require the Casper test, along with some physiotherapy and OT programs. The tables below name 56 of them by profession, each checked on the school's own admissions page on 13 Sep 2026.
They aren't a complete list. To confirm your own program, use Acuity's Dates and Fees page, which shows the Casper test type each program needs.
Casper requirements at a glance
- Programs named here
- 56 in total: 27 in Canada and 29 in the US
- Australian courses named here
- Courses at 17 universities
- Last checked
- Checked on 13 Sep 2026 against each school's own pages
- Official program lookup
- Acuity's Dates and Fees page shows the Casper test type each program needsSource
- Test format
- 11 scenarios, 4 video-response and 7 typed-response, in about 65 to 85 minutesSource, checked 13 Sep 2026
These lists name programs we've confirmed. They aren't complete, and a program can change its rules each cycle.
The test itself doesn't change from one field to the next. A nursing applicant and a medical applicant sit the same open-response test, scored the same way. The one exception we know of is Australian teacher education, which uses a shorter version. What changes is whether your program requires it, how you apply, and the deadlines.
Casper never tests knowledge
Whatever you're applying for, Casper measures personal and professional qualities like empathy, ethics, communication and judgement. It doesn't test clinical or academic knowledge. There's no syllabus to revise, so anyone can prepare, whatever their background.
11 scenarios across two sections: a typed-response section and a video-response section.
- Typed scenarios 7
- Video scenarios 4
Casper test by profession
Each program name links to its official admissions page, so you can confirm the rule for your intake year. Canadian programs come first in each table.
Medicine and pre-med
Medicine is where Casper started. Many US MD and DO programs use it, and so do many Canadian medical schools. You'll often meet it alongside a service such as AMCAS, AACOMAS or OMSAS. See our guide to the Casper test for medical school.
| School | Program | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dalhousie University | Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Nova Scotia, Canada |
| McGill University | Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery (MDCM) | Quebec, Canada |
| McMaster University | Doctor of Medicine (MD), Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine | Ontario, Canada |
| Memorial University of Newfoundland | Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada |
| Queen's University | Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Ontario, Canada |
| Université de Montréal | Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Quebec, Canada |
| Université de Sherbrooke | Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Quebec, Canada |
| Université Laval | Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Quebec, Canada |
| University of Manitoba | Doctor of Medicine (MD), Max Rady College of Medicine | Manitoba, Canada |
| University of Saskatchewan | Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Texas, US |
| East Tennessee State University | Doctor of Medicine (MD), Quillen College of Medicine | Tennessee, US |
| Hofstra University | Doctor of Medicine (MD), Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell | New York, US |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Wisconsin, US |
| Meharry Medical College | Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Tennessee, US |
| New York Medical College | Doctor of Medicine (MD) | New York, US |
| Quinnipiac University | Doctor of Medicine (MD), Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine | Connecticut, US |
| Sam Houston State University | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Texas, US |
| Stony Brook University | Doctor of Medicine (MD), Renaissance School of Medicine | New York, US |
| Temple University | Doctor of Medicine (MD), Lewis Katz School of Medicine | Pennsylvania, US |
| Texas Christian University | Doctor of Medicine (MD), Burnett School of Medicine | Texas, US |
| University of Colorado | Doctor of Medicine (MD), Anschutz School of Medicine | Colorado, US |
| University of Northern Colorado | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Colorado, US |
| University of Texas Medical Branch | Doctor of Medicine (MD), John Sealy School of Medicine | Texas, US |
| University of Vermont | Doctor of Medicine (MD), Larner College of Medicine | Vermont, US |
| UT Health San Antonio | Doctor of Medicine (MD), Long School of Medicine | Texas, US |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Texas, US |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Doctor of Medicine (MD) | Virginia, US |
| Wake Forest University | Doctor of Medicine (MD) | North Carolina, US |
| William Carey University | Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) | Mississippi, US |
Nursing
Some BSN, BScN and accelerated nursing programs use Casper to screen for the people skills nursing needs. The process differs by country. See our guides to the Casper test for nursing in the US and the Casper test for nursing in Canada.
| School | Program | Location |
|---|---|---|
| McMaster University | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) | Ontario, Canada |
| University of British Columbia | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | British Columbia, Canada |
| University of Prince Edward Island | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) | Prince Edward Island, Canada |
| California State University, Fullerton | Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) | California, US |
| California State University, Long Beach | Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) | California, US |
Physician assistant (PA)
Some physician assistant programs require Casper, usually alongside a CASPA application. PA admissions are competitive, so a strong result can help your file stand out. See the Casper test for PA school guide.
| School | Program | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dalhousie University | Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) | Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Augusta University | Master of Physician Assistant program | Georgia, US |
| Boston University | Physician Assistant program | Massachusetts, US |
| Marshall University | Physician Assistant program | West Virginia, US |
| Mercer University | Physician Assistant program | Georgia, US |
Pharmacy
Some PharmD programs use Casper to check the communication and ethics that patient-facing pharmacy work needs. Read the Casper test for pharmacy school guide.
| School | Program | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Université de Montréal | Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) | Quebec, Canada |
| University of Toronto | Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy | Ontario, Canada |
| University of Waterloo | Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) | Ontario, Canada |
Dentistry and dental hygiene
Some dental and dental hygiene programs use Casper, often alongside a service such as AADSAS. Our Casper test for dental school guide covers what to expect.
| School | Program | Location |
|---|---|---|
| McGill University | Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) | Quebec, Canada |
| University of Toronto | Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) | Ontario, Canada |
| Western University | Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry | Ontario, Canada |
| University of Utah | Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) | Utah, US |
Veterinary medicine
Some veterinary programs require Casper, often through VMCAS, to check the communication and resilience vet work asks of you. See the Casper test for vet school guide.
| School | Program | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Université de Montréal | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DMV) | Quebec, Canada |
| University of Guelph | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Ontario Veterinary College | Ontario, Canada |
| University of Prince Edward Island | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Atlantic Veterinary College | Prince Edward Island, Canada |
| University of Saskatchewan | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Western College of Veterinary Medicine | Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Long Island University | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM), Lewyt College of Veterinary Medicine | New York, US |
| Oregon State University | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) | Oregon, US |
Physiotherapy and occupational therapy
Some physiotherapy and occupational therapy programs use Casper to screen for empathy and teamwork. Our Casper test for physiotherapy and occupational therapy guide covers this group.
| School | Program | Location |
|---|---|---|
| McGill University | Bachelor’s programs in occupational therapy and physical therapy | Quebec, Canada |
| Université de Montréal | Bachelor’s in occupational therapy (baccalauréat en ergothérapie) | Quebec, Canada |
| Université de Montréal | Bachelor’s in physiotherapy (baccalauréat en physiothérapie) | Quebec, Canada |
Teaching
Australian universities use Casper for some teacher education courses, and a few accept an alternative test. You'll find them in the Australian table below. The Casper test for teaching in Australia guide covers the shorter teaching format.
Other programs that use Casper
Casper also turns up in other people-centred fields. Adoption varies school by school, so check your program page:
- Optometry programs assessing patient-communication skills
- Speech-language pathology and audiology programs
- Social work programs screening for empathy and ethical reasoning
- Psychology and counselling programs
- Midwifery programs
- Dietetics and nutrition programs
- Public health and other graduate health programs
- Podiatry, chiropractic and other allied health professions
Always confirm on your program page
Whether Casper is required, the deadline and the test type all depend on the program and intake year. Use this page as the map, then confirm the rule on the official page for your course.
Casper by country
The same test runs in each country, but dates, fees and test types differ. We name 27 Canadian programs and 29 US programs in the tables above.
For sittings, booking and results in North America, see Casper test dates for the US and Canada. Some programs outside these countries use Casper too, so always check your own.
Australia
In Australia, Casper is used for the RACGP National Entry Assessment that selects GP trainees. Universities also use it for some medicine, vet, teaching, psychology and physiotherapy courses.
We checked each course against the university's own pages on 13 Sep 2026. A few accept an alternative test, so check the course page. Sitting dates and fees are in our Casper test Australia guide.
How to prepare, whatever your profession
Because the test is the same across professions, so is the preparation. Learn the format cold and lead with empathy before you solve anything. Lift your typing speed for the typed section, and rehearse speaking to camera for the video one.
Our complete Casper test guide covers format and scoring. See how long the Casper test takes for timings, and what your Casper score means for quartiles. The 9 competencies breakdown shows what raters reward, and the 3.5-minute typed response strategy shows how to structure an answer under pressure.
Your Casper timeline, step by step
- 1Step 1
Check your programs
Confirm which of your programs require Casper and the deadline for your result.
- 2Step 2
Register early
Book your Casper sitting through Acuity Insights, well before your earliest deadline.
- 3Step 3
Practise under the clock
Rehearse timed scenarios across both sections until the format feels routine.
- 4Step 4
Sit the test
Complete the video and typed sections in a single sitting.
- 5Step 5
Send your results
Distribute your Casper result to every program before its application deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which medical schools require the Casper test?
In Canada, 10 medical schools on our list require it, including Dalhousie University and McGill University. In the US, 20 MD and DO programs on our list do, including Baylor College of Medicine and East Tennessee State University. Each one links to its official admissions page in the table above.
How do I know if my program requires the Casper test?
Check the admissions page for your exact program and intake year. Acuity's Dates and Fees page also shows the Casper test type each program needs. Requirements can change from one cycle to the next.
Is the Casper test different for each profession?
Mostly no. The scenarios and scoring are the same whatever you apply for, and the scenarios aren't about any one field. The exception is Australian teacher education, which uses a shorter version.
Does the Casper test assess clinical or subject knowledge?
No. Casper measures social intelligence and professionalism: empathy, ethics, communication and judgement. There's nothing to memorise, so applicants from any background start on a level field.
What is a good Casper score across professions?
You receive your Casper result as a quartile, from the 1st (lowest) to the 4th (highest). You're ranked against others who sat the same test type in your cycle. There's no pass mark, and each program decides how to weigh it. Aiming for the 3rd or 4th quartile keeps you competitive in most fields.
Can I use the same preparation for any profession?
Yes. The test works the same way across fields, so the same preparation works. Learn the format, lead with empathy, and improve your typing speed. Then rehearse the video section and do full timed runs with feedback on every answer.