Andrew Cheung, Ali Hadi, Julia Velykoredko. About Mac Offers the resources and course variety of a large university, while maintaining the close- knit.

Andrew Cheung, Ali Hadi, Julia Velykoredko

About MacOffers the resources and

course variety of a large university, while maintaining the close-knit and comfortable environment of a smaller university

Recognized world-wide for its innovative problem-based and self-directed approach to learning

McMaster is a hotbed for research in the health sciences and engineering

About Mac (2)McMaster is consistently ranked as one of the

most innovative universities in Canada and around the worldAcademically ranked 4th in Canada, and 2nd in Ontario (conducted by Shanghai Jiao Tong University)

Ranks 1st in Canada in terms of research intensity (i.e., research income per full-time faculty)

Commuting vs ResidenceCommutingMcMaster is ~50km away from Square

OneGO Bus from Square One to campus

(under 1h)~$6 for one-way trip; cheaper with

monthly pass

ResidenceGuaranteed for students with 78%+

averageWithin 5 minute walk to classes, dining,

libraries, etc.Mandatory meal plan ~$7000-$8000 in total

Off-campus also available

Outside the ClassroomSports Varsity and intramural teamsFitness facilitiesGym, climbing wall, indoor track,

pool, courts for basketball, volleyball, squash, tennis, badminton

ClubsOver 250

Academic CulturalRecreationalReligiousSocial Issues

Discovering BHSc

Admission requirementsEnglish UBiology UAdvanced Functions U1 of Vector Calculus U, Chemisty U or

Physics U2 addition U or M coursesOverall average approximately 80%

About the ProgramAllows you to explore different areas of

science1st year general life science2nd year – specialization

Biology Ex. genetics

PsychologyBiochemistry

Minor in almost any subject of interestOption to complete thesis project in 4th year

First year courses include:ChemistryBiologyPsychologyMathStatistics2 Electives

Courses

Discovering BHSc

Admission RequirementsMin. 90% average in top 6 grade 12

coursesEnglish UBiology UChemistry U1 of Data Management, Advanced Functions,

Calculus & Vectors1 non-math or non-science U or M credit

Supplementary Application

Answer 3 questions:1)Please tell us whatever you feel we need to

know to understand you as a "whole person" and one who would fit our Program.  

2)Please describe a non-academic aspect of your life that you feel is important to your sense of self and explain why.  

3)If there were one question which should not be asked, what would the question be and why?

Supplementary Application

Concise answers (1500 character limit for each)

No right or wrong answers Looking for honesty and individuality Each application is evaluated by 3 fourth

year students and faculty members Offers of admission are given in May

Supplementary Application

You will be learning about health, wellness, and illness from a variety of different perspectives

No need to apply to a second year stream, unless you plan to apply to the Biomedical Sciences Specialization/Global Health Specialization

4 year Honours degreeOption to transfer from another program in 2nd

yearCompletion of thesis or project in 4th yearOption to graduate with a minor

About the Program

Inquiry coursesFocused on developing “students as

active learners”Not lecture-basedStudents given a problem and try to solve

it on their own using available resourcesWork in groupsSmall class sizes each with facilitator and

peer tutors

McMaster and the Health Sciences program are internationally recognized for use of problem-based, self-direction learning

Problem-Based Learning

1st yearChemistry, Cell Biology, Inquiry, Psychobiology3 half-year elective courses

2nd year Statistics, Anatomy and Physiology, Epidemiology,

Health Psychology, Biochemistry (Inquiry), Cell Biology (Inquiry)

3 half-year elective courses

Number of required courses decreases over the 4 years

Courses

Both Life Science and Health Science students may select electives from many areas of study and possibly graduate with a minor in another subject

Common electives includeEconomicsLanguagesAnthropologyEnvironmental sciencesPhysicsMathematicsMusicLinguisticsHistory

Electives

Nursing (Requires Supplementary Application)

KinesiologyMedical Radiation ScienceArts and Science (Requires

Supplementary Application)Integrated Science (Requires

Supplementary Application)

Other Science-Related Programs at Mac

Look at our website http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/bhsc/Contact our office: [email protected] G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery

Room 3308 Faculty of Health Sciences1280 Main Street WestHamilton, OntarioL8N 4K1Telephone: (905)525-9140 ext. 22815

How do I learn more about the Health Sciences Program?

How do I learn more about the Life Sciences Program?Look at our website: www.mcmaster.ca

Contact our office: Burke Science Building 129905 525 9140 ext 27590

Contact [email protected]@[email protected]

How do I learn more about the Health and Life Sciences Programs?