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UNIVERSITIES OF THE WORLD*
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Originally established in Toronto,
was founded in moved to Hamilton in
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buildings on and off campus.
111,083
alumni live in Canada.
1887
offering courses in art and theology .
Since inception,
159,584
STUDENTS have graduated from .
[from the cover] * Academic Ranking of World Universities, published by the Centre for World-Class Universities and the Institute of Higher Education of Shanghai Jiao Tong University, ranked McMaster 89th in the world last year – the ninth consecutive year that the University earned a spot in the top 100. See more at: http://dailynews.mcmaster.ca/article/mcmaster-ranked-among-worlds-top-institutions/#sthash.B0WdiQBT.dpuf ** Source: NSSE-2011 †Research Infosource web:http://www.researchinfosource.com/media/Top%2050%20LR-2012.pdf
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#McMaster2018 Table of Contents The Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Admission Requirements . . . . . . . . insert
Residence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
McMaster Faculties and Programs . . . . 18
Living Off Camus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
International Exchanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Dining On Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Student Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Money Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Indigenous Student Services . . . . . . . . . 59
Athletics and Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Visitor Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Stay Connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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Alumni Memorial Hall (AMH) A.N. Bourns Science Building (ABB) Applied Dynamics Laboratory (ADL) Bates Residence Biology Greenhouse Brandon Hall Burke Science Building (BSB) Campus Services Building (CSB) Chester New Hall (CNH) Commons Bldg. (C) Communications Research Lab (CRL) David Braley Athletic Centre (DBAC) DeGroote School of Business (DSB) Divinity College (DC) Edwards Hall Engineering Technology Building (ETB) E.T. Clarke Centre (CUC) General Sciences Building (GSB) Gilmour Hall (GH) Hamilton Hall (HH) Health Sciences Centre (HSC)
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Hedden Hall H.G. Thode Library of Science & Engineering (TL) Information Technology Building (ITB) Institute for Applied Health Sciences (IAHS) Ivor Wynne Centre (IWC) John Hodgins Engineering Annex John Hodgins Engineering Building (JHE) Kenneth Taylor Hall (KTH) Les Prince Hall Life Sciences Building (LS) Mary E. Keyes Residence (MEK) Matthews Hall McKay Hall McMaster Museum of Art and Alvin A. Lee Building (AAL) McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning & Discovery and Atrium (MDCL) Mills Memorial Library (MML)
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Moulton Hall Nuclear Reactor (REAC) Nuclear Research Building (NRB) President’s Residence/ Alumni Advancement (PRES) Psychology Building (PC) Refectory (REF) Ronald V Joyce Stadium Tandem Accelerator Building (TA) Togo Salmon Hall (TSH) University Club University Hall (UH) Wallingford Hall Whidden Hall Woodstock Hall Building T13 Building T28 Building T29 Scourge Laboratory
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welcome future.mcmaster.ca
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William McMaster 1811-1887
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www.youtube.com/McMasterUTV
President & Vice Chancellor Patrick Deane talks about how his Forward With Integrity paper will enrich the undergraduate student experience‌
The intention is to build on the success of McMaster’s most creative and innovative programs to provide a high-quality education for all students . In order to create an enriching and transformative undergraduate learning experience, it is proposed that, wherever appropriate, programs new and old should integrate elements of experiential learning, self-directed learning, and interdisciplinarity . The development of the Learning Portfolio is a very exciting initiative that will enable students to establish goals for Our goal is to create a learning environment
their education, reflect on the different
that educates for capability, that considers
components needed to achieve those goals
multiple perspectives, supports individuals
and build a personalized and self-reflective
and instills an inquiring, self-directed frame
sense of their evolving academic career .
of mind in order to foster intellectual and personal independence, as well as wisdom and flexibility .
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hamilton
community
www.tourismhamilton.ca
The
haMMer
Lake Huron
Hamilton (also known as “The Hammer”) is the fourth-largest city in Ontario and the ninth-largest city in Canada and sits Guelph
Toronto
Lake Ontario
in the middle of Ontario’s “Golden Horseshoe” . we are less
Waterloo
Hamilton Niagara Falls
than an hour’s drive from the united States border and only 45 minutes from Toronto, Niagara Falls, waterloo and Guelph . while visiting McMaster take some time to discover Hamilton .
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Lake Erie
path rail, a T e c a ru iagar The B the N ses s o r along c t rpmen pus Esca s cam ’ r e t s a M c M
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Hamilton boasts 126 waterfalls identified by Hamilton Conservation Authority, found along the Niagara Escarpment (A) and the bruce Trail (b) . http://cityofwaterfalls.ca/ Established in 1927 for its significance as a migratory bird stopover, Cootes Paradise features a 320-hectare river-mouth marsh, glacial plateaus, 16 creeks and 25 kilometres of shoreline . www.rbg.ca
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The Art Gallery of Hamilton is home to a comprehensive collection of Canadian historical and contemporary art and an impressive European collection . http://www.artgalleryofhamilton.com/
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Copps Coliseum is one of North America’s premier entertainment venues, housing a variety of spectacular concerts and sporting events and is home to the Hamilton bulldogs . http://www.hecfi.ca/Copps-Coliseum/
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Take an exhilarating trip through nature’s most beautiful work . Royal botanical Gardens features five glorious gardens, a 30-kilometre trail system and four nature sanctuaries . www.rbg.ca Some images courtesy of maps.google.ca, Hamilton, July 12, 2013.
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campus
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5,000 trees are on McMaster’s campus, excluding woodland property, which means that there are about 0 .004 trees per square metre!
Libraries McMaster university libraries are hubs of excitement and change, leading the way to become Canada’s most innovative, user-centred, academic library . McMaster has four libraries on campus
37
students walk or % ofcycle to the University. (2010 statistic)
The school’s Sustainability Office monitors and improves biking infrastructure, bolstered by hamilton’s increasing municipal efforts on alternative transportation.
Mills Humanities and Social Sciences
Innis Business
Thode Science and Engineering
Health Sciences Health Sciences
LEED Certification http://www .mcmaster .ca/sustainability/energy .html In 2005 McMaster became the first university in Ontario to develop and implement a sustainable building policy . This policy states that every new building on campus will have a minimum of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver Certification . The return on the LEED
Student population of
investment includes savings and efficiencies in utilities and other operating
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costs over the building’s lifespan . Intended LEED Certification .
Climate Change Champion – We signed the charter! http://www.climatechangehamilton.ca/
building an
inclusive
A
community
McMaster university is a diverse campus community, which is home to over 27,000 students, staff,
Space
and faculty . The range of university and McMaster Students union (MSu) services and clubs on
The Positive Space Program at
campus provide students with many opportunities to engage in a wide range of activities and to
McMaster university is offered through the
access resources, supportive spaces and assistance according to their interests and needs, including:
Office of Human Rights & Equity Services and the MSu’s Queer Student Community Centre . The program focuses on increasing
McMaster University services
the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LbGTQ) staff, students and
Student accessibility Services (SaS)
faculty members on campus . In addition, the
Office of human rights & equity Services (hreS)
Positive Space Program offers an important McMaster Students Union (MSU) services
Bridges Café
opportunity for allies to publicly show their support for LGbTQ campus members .
International Students Services
Queer Student Community Centre McMaster First Nations Student association (MFNSa) Diversity Services MSU Clubs
As a geographically self-contained campus that is enriched by the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, McMaster is committed to fostering inclusiveness in all aspects of its study, work and living environments . An example of this commitment is the President’s Advisory Committee on Building an Inclusive Community (PACBIC) . PACbIC provides advice to the President on the planning and development of policies and programs related to “building an inclusive community with a shared purpose” (the university’s third strategic goal) . Its membership includes representatives from the undergraduate and graduate student populations as well as from faculty, staff and senior administration .
Respect + Collaboration + Diversity
In seeking to build an inclusive community with a shared purpose, McMaster university strives to embody these values:
A Respectful Community is one where freedom of expression, belief, and diversity of knowledge occur in a framework of dignity, respect, and public engagement .
A Collaborative Community is one where participants jointly move the academic vision forward in respectful and non-confrontational ways, having regard for personal and collective safety and well-being .
Excerpt from the McMaster University Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose. To view the Statement in its entirety, refer to: http://www.mcmaster.ca/policy/General/HR/Statement-Inclusivity.pdf
A Diverse Community is one that enables us to learn from our differences and that affirms our shared accountability for achieving access, equity, and meaningful inclusion of underrepresented groups at all levels of the campus community .
These are just a few ways that McMaster is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working, learning and living environment .
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McMaster residence is home to almost
res dence
3,600 students
housing.mcmaster.ca
Admission to Residence
Residence Options
The residence admission average is reviewed
Our 12 residence buildings are located on central campus, within a five-minute walk to classes,
annually and will be confirmed in early 2014
athletic facilities, libraries and of course amazing dining facilities . we offer a range of building
Students are notified of their residence status with their offer of admission Online Residence application and deposit deadline is 4:00 pm, June 2, 2014 building/room assignments are done by random lottery Students list room-type preferences on
sizes and types (see campus map on pages 2 and 3) . Typically, our residences can be divided into two main categories, traditional and apartment/suite style .
Traditional dormitory style buildings where
consists of single, double, triple,
co-ed or all-female
students share washroom,
bunk and loft and quad rooms
buildings/floors
lounge and kitchen areas with
(most first-year students are
other residents on their floor
housed in double rooms); single
their online residence application and may
and double rooms with ensuite
indicate a specific roommate request
washrooms are also available
Themed Communities
Traditional double room
full meal plan required
Traditional double room with washroom
washroom
Alcohol Free
All Female
Global Perspectives
Healthy Active Living Mary E. Keyes Residence
Bates Residence
CO-ED (furnished suites) CAPACITy 208
Quiet
CO-ED (furnished apartment) CAPACITy 506
Sustainability
Matthews Hall
women & Leadership
CO-ED (traditional) CAPACITy 256
Moulton Hall CO-ED/FEMALE (traditional) CAPACITy 191
Wallingford Hall
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FEMALE (traditional) CAPACITy 75
Residence Costs (Based on 2013-14 fees. Fees are subject to change annually.)
bunk & Loft Triple
Quad Room
Double/Triple Room
$4,695
$5,235
$5,550
Double Room with washroom
Single Room
$6,260
$5,970
Single Room with washroom
$6,680
Apartment
Suite
$7,195
$7,700
Apartment and Suite Style a self-contained apartment or suite with kitchen or kitchenette, washroom and lounge area each student has an individual bedroom within the apartment/suite co-ed buildings minimum of a reduced meal plan required
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CO-ED (traditional with washroom) CAPACITy 389
Woodstock Hall McKay Hall Edwards Hall CO-ED (traditional) CAPACITy 102
CO-ED (traditional) CAPACITy 272
CO-ED (traditional) CAPACITy 295
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liv ng off campus
Off-Campus Resource Centre
Society of Off-Campus Students (SOCS)
www .macoffcampus .ca
www .mac-socs .ca
Location: McMaster University Centre (MUSC)
SOCS strives to help off-campus and
www.macoffcampus.ca
commuter students connect to McMaster, and give off-campus students a voice on campus by:
40
%
providing a full schedule of welcome week events for ALL first year
of first-year students live off campus
off-campus and commuter students coordinating social and athletic
Services
activities for members throughout the year (e .g . intramural sports teams, peer tutoring, formal dinner & dance; themed social events)
You may be thinking of living at home and commuting or renting near campus. Thousands of upper-year students live in local neighbourhoods. McMaster offers many services to help ensure that your university experience is complete whether you are living on- or off-campus.
providing members a weekly newsletter Searchable on-line rental listings. Most rentals are within a 10 -15 minute walk of the campus
Year-round access for advice and guidance
“Housemate Connector” service – connect and find the perfect roommate
informing them of upcoming events across campus and within SOCS SOCS has approximately 1000+ members each year, who pay a small $20 fee which goes towards organizing all of the above activities .
Student walk-Home Attendant Team (SwHAT) www .msumcmaster .ca/swhat The Student walk-Home Attendant Team consists of volunteers (one male and one female) that provide safe and friendly accompaniment for any member of the McMaster community . A SwHAT duo will walk you to or from any location on campus and within a 30 minute radius off campus between dusk (7pm) and 1am .
Off-Campus Sample Rents (monthly, not including utilities)
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3 bedroom apartment
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$500 - $700
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vegetarian/vegan choices, international food menus, nutritious
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diversity of student needs . Most food stations provide fresh, made-to-order selections . Our off-campus vendors include: East Side Mario’s, kelsey’s, basilique, boston Pizza, Pizza Pizza, Gino’s Pizza and Twelve Eighty . For additional information on meal plans, dining facilities, daily and weekly menus, nutrition, dietary restrictions, hours of operation, etc . visit our website: http://hospitality .mcmaster .ca .
Residence Meal Plans Group A = Full Meal Plan Group B = Reduced Meal Plan (available for Bates and Mary E. Keyes residences only)
Menu Centro Cobb Salad. . . . . . . . . . .$7.50 Seafood Pasta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.15 Mixed Green Salad . . . . . . . . . . $7.50 Spaghetti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9.25 Penne Marinara . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.99 Tandoori Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.95 Primavera Calzone . . . . . . . . . . . .$7.50 Grilled Chicken Wrap . . . . . . . . . .$5.99 BLT Sandwich. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4.95 Santa Fe Chicken Hoagie. . . . . . .$7.49 Bento Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$8.99 Pad Thai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.95 Tofu Undon Noodles . . . . . . . . . $6.49
we offer five different sized meal plans from Light to X-Large to suit your lifestyle and eating habits . Our most popular plan is the Regular meal plan, which allows flexibility and suits the average student’s needs . These plans offer you access to both on- and off-campus locations without having to carry cash . The bASIC account represents the mandatory, non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-cumulative portion of all residence meal plans . It is non-taxable account saving you up to 13% and can be used for the food purchases on campus . The FLEX account is an optional account that allows you to continue non-taxable purchases of food on campus once the basic account is exhausted . The taxable FREEDOM account gives you ability to purchase non-food items on campus and to dine at the participating Off-Campus vendors . At any time during the academic year, you can deposit into the FLEX and/or FREEDOM account or transfer monies between your FLEX and FREEDOM accounts . unused funds in the FLEX and FREEDOM accounts will be automatically carried over to the next term or can be refunded to you .
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sfas.mcmaster.ca
m ney matters financial aid + scholarships
Entrance Awards: Honour Awards There are an unlimited number of Honour Awards available based on your final admission average . The final admission average is calculated based on your top six Grade 12 u/M grades including those courses required for admission to your program . automatic award – no separate application required for specific eligibility details please check out sfas .mcmaster .ca
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$2,500
$1,000
$750
$500
McMaster’s Entrance Awards are reviewed annually and are subject to change . For your information, we have listed the current ranges and values . Please refer to our website for the most up-to-date information .
wondering how much a year at university will cost? Calculate the cost of your university experience by using our Cost Estimator online at: future .mcmaster .ca/money-matters/cost-estimator/
First-Year Expenses
LOCAL TUITION FEES* $6,766 $6,766 ACCOMMODATTUIT * ION ION FEES $5,335 (BASED ON $5,3 TUIT ION N FEES ATIO * DO ACCO UBLEMMOD $6,766 35 OCCUPANC DOUBLE $5,3 ON N ACCO Y ROMMOD (BASE ATIO OM ) D 35 FOOD (MEALS(BASE Y ROOM PANC D ON DOUB LE ) ) OCCU $3 ,21 0 (BASED ON RE OCCU PANC Y ROOM LS) ) $3,210 GU FOOD LAR(MEA MEAL PLAN FOOD D ON REGULAR ) (MEA (BASELS) $3,2 10 BOOKS AND SU PLAN)LAR (BASE D ON PPMEAL LIE S REGU $1,300 0 $1,30 MEAL LIES PLAN) PERSONAL EXPEBOOK SUPP NSESS AND $1,000 $1,00 BOOKPERS S NSES TRANSPORTA AND EXPE SUPP LIES ONAL $1,300 0 TION** $0 PERSTRAN ONALSPOR ON**$1,000 $0 EXPETATI NSES TOTAL: TRANSPORTATION** $0 $17,611 $17,611 TOTAL: TOTAL: $17,611
$6,766 TUITION FEES* TUITION FEES* $3,750 $6,76N*** ACCOMMODATIO 6 ACCOMMODATION $2,800 **FEES TUIT * *$3 ION LS),750 (MEA FOOD $6,7 66 FOOD (MEALS) 0 ACCO LIES MMOD SUPP ATIO $2 AND N N*** ,800 BOOKS $3,7$1,30 50 BOOKS AND SUPP 0 LIEONAL FOOD SLS) $1, (MEA EXPE 300NSES PERS $2,8$1,00 00 PERSONAL EXPE $0 NS BOOK ES ON** $1,300 S AND TATI SUPP $1, SPOR LIES 00 TRAN 0 TRANSPORTATIO N** EXPENSES PERSONAL $0 $1,000 $15,616 L:TATION** TRANTOTA SPOR ON $0 TOTAL: $15,616 TOTAL: $15,616
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$6,766 $6,766 TUITION FEES* $0 $0 LO CA L N CO MMUT ACCOMMODATIO LOCA L ERCOMMUTER $900 $900 (MEALS) TUITION FEESFOOD * $1,300 $6SUPP 0 ,766LIES $6 $1,30 S AND ION FEES BOOK * ACCOMMODTUIT $6,7 66,766 $6,7$1,00 66 0 ATION 0 $0 $1,00 NSES EXPE ONAL N MMOD FOOD (MEAACCO $0 $0 $0 LS) PERS ATIO$9 0 $2,10 $0 ON** $900 $900 SPORTATI00 (MEA TRAN BOOKS ANDFOOD $900 SUPPLIESLS) $1,300 $1,0300 S SUPPLIES $1,30 PERSONAL BOOK $12,0 0 66 EXPENSAND $9,966 $1,30 ES $1,000 $1,0000 PERSTOTA ONALL:EXPENSES TRANSPORTA $1,00 $1,000 TION* N * $0 $2 TRANSPORTATION** $0,100 $2,100 TOTAL: $9,966 $1266 ,066 TOTAL: $9,9 $12,066
tuition fees for a full course load (for 2013/2014) including all supplementary fees, range from $6,766 - $10,800 for Canadian students and from $21,145 - $30,285 for visa students ** a Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) bus pass is included as part of the student’s supplementary fees *** based on shared living expenses .
More than
4,000 first-year students received an entrance scholarship in 2012-13 .
working On Campus Finding employment through work programs on campus is a great way to offset some
850+ jobs available across campus including: 200+ employers across campus
of your university expenses .
Research Assistant
Daycare Assistant
we offer our students a wide
Library Support
200+ students work for Athletics & Recreation
range of opportunities to earn a few extra dollars as well as gain valuable work experience . There are: Website Assistant
Personal Trainers / Fitness Instructors
bursaries A bursary is a non-repayable sum of money, intended to assist students in financial need, with their educational expenses . Check out the SFAS website for additional details and criteria . Application available in September/October to current McMaster students . Additional details are available at sfas .mcmaster .ca .
McMaster also offers in-course and graduand scholarships
valued at
$1.6 million
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ath etics + recreati n marauders.ca
Looking to stay active while at university? McMaster Athletics and Recreation has a wide variety of opportunities, including varsity athletics, intramurals, instructional programming, drop-in activities and outdoor recreation . Our facilities include the Ivor wynne Centre, David braley Athletic Centre and Ron Joyce Stadium, which combine to house seven gymnasiums, three studios, three natural grass fields, three artificial soft-surface fields, a 50-metre pool, 200m indoor track, 400m outdoor track, squash courts, an indoor climbing wall, a new wellness Centre, the only Alpine Tower High Ropes course at a Canadian university, and one of the largest university fitness centres in Canada .
37,098 The number in attendance at the 2012 Vanier Cup,
#1
making it the largest Canadian interuniversity event in history – McMaster fans made up the vast majority of record setting number .
Athletic Success 3 OUA champions in 2012-13 – football, men’s volleyball & men’s basketball
3 CIS silver team medals in 2012-13 – football & men’s volleyball, women’s cross-country
9 CIS individual medals in 2012-13 – cross-country, swimming, track, wrestling
24 CIS All-Canadians across variety of sports
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Join a team Athletics and Recreation is the largest employer of students on campus, spending more than
baseball, Cricket*, Football
$1 million/year
Curling*, Fast-pitch, Field Hockey*, Flag Football, Synchronized Swimming*
on student salaries .
badminton, basketball, Cheerleading*, Cross Country, Dance*, Fencing, Figure Skating*, Golf, Gymnastics*, Ice Hockey*,
The Pulse
Lacrosse, Lifeguarding*, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing*,
This state-of-the-art facility has everything you need to stay fit, regardless of your fitness
ultimate*, Volleyball, water Polo, wrestling
level, interest, goals or available work out times . Membership gives you access to both the
* Competitive club teams
equipment and various fitness and aerobics classes . The Pulse offers:
For tryout information, and coaching contacts, visit: www.marauders.ca
Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track,
Computerized Cardiovascular Equipment Such as: treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bikes, stair climbers, and rowing machines
Intramural Sports
Strength Training Area Over 7,000 square feet of resistance training equipment including
16 sports 40 leagues and tournaments 2,500+ games ALL skill levels
single station machines, free weights, Olympic/power lifting platforms, and an accessible multi-station for people with physical limitations
Fitness/Aerobics/Cycling Fitness Classes are offered daily and include Zumba, Core blast, Step, boot Camp, and many more . The Cycling Studio contains state-of-the-art cycling bikes to provide a “road bike” experience . Classes are run throughout the day at different skill levels .
Pulse factoids from the 2012-13 school year: 1068
Instructional Programs
1238
cycle classes
fitness classes
12,683
Pulse members
That’s
“Mac”
45+ classes per week in instructional programming including everything from yoga to ballet to karate to triathlon training to hip hop to squash lessons .
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The first step required to pursue studies at McMaster is the submission of an application . The chart below provides recommended deadlines for submitting both your application and any required documents . It is suggested that you meet these deadlines in order to ensure that your application is given full consideration . The chart also outlines McMaster’s anticipated timeline(s) for communicating offers of admission . Ontario High School Applicants
Applicants from other Canadian Provinces
Complete 101 form on the Ontario universities Application Centre (OuAC) .
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Applicants must have A- or be registered completed A+ A in all program-specific required courses .
School transcripts confirming registration in all Grade 12 (or equivalent) courses are required .
Note: All programs have enrolment limits and may become full prior to published deadlines. The University reserves the right, at its sole discretion, not to accept, process or adjudicate applications, transcripts or amendments to applications to any program at any time. McMaster does not make offers of admission to students with an admission average of less than 75%. M c M A S T E R VI E w b O O k 2014
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* Most offers to the Arts & Science, Bachelor of Health Sciences, Midwifery and Integrated Science programs will be made in May. Arts & Science and Integrated Science may make a few select offers to highly qualified applicants in March, 2014.
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International Baccalaureate admission requirements General Requirements
Advanced Placement (A.P.)
Students may present a full I.B. diploma or a combination of I.B. courses
Applicants who have completed A.P. courses will
(certificate) and 12 U/M’s (or equivalent)
be considered for admission to a Level I program.
Applicants who present both percentage grade equivalents and I.B. predicted scores will be evaluated solely on their percentage grades, unless they make a written request to have their I.B. predicted scores assessed (deadline: May 1, 2014) Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) is required for admission Prerequisite courses may be presented at either the Higher or Standard level Diploma points will be included in the calculation of the final score Upon receipt of official final I.B. Diploma scores, diploma or certificate students may request to be evaluated for advanced credit of up to 18 units for completed Higher level courses with a minimum final score of 5, at the discretion of the Faculty
Applicants who have completed A.P. exams in acceptable courses with a minimum grade of 4 may be recommended for up to 18 units of advanced credit. An official copy of the final A.P. Exam Results Report is required as part of the evaluation process.
I.B. Equivalents Percentage
I.B.
95%+
40+**
90-94.99%
36-39**
Applicants who have completed the I.B. Diploma will be considered for Level I,
85-89.99%
33-35**
provided the completed program includes the subject requirements of the program
80-84.99%
30-32**
desired. Six subjects are required at the diploma level, of which three must be at the Higher level.
** Includes diploma points; for scholarship purposes, students presenting both percentage grades and I.B. scores must request to have their final I.B. scores reviewed for scholarships (deadline: August 31)
Anticipated Minimum Score Program Arts & Science
Minimum Score* 35
Program
Minimum Score*
Life Sciences
34-35
B. Tech. I
28-29
Mathematics & Statistics
30-32
Business
32-33
Medical Radiation Sciences
33-34
Computer Science
33-35
Midwifery
Engineering
33-35
Music
28-29
Environmental & Earth Sciences
30-32
Nursing
35-36
Physical Sciences
30-32
Social Sciences
28-29
Studio Art
28-29
Health Sciences Humanities Integrated Science Kinesiology * Higher score may be required.
36 28-29 35 34-35
30
English Language Proficiency
requirements
English Language Proficiency Requirements future.mcmaster.ca
ELP
You will be required to submit an English Language Test (indicated below) if you have not: resided in an English-speaking country for at least four years immediately prior to September 2014 OR attended an English-medium educational institution in a full-time academic (non-ESL) program for at least three years immediately prior to September, 2014. Official documentation from the school is required for this exemption. The Admission Committee reserves the right to still require a test of English at its discretion. The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request more information regarding test score results and students may be required to sit for another test of English at the University’s discretion. Acceptable tests are currently under review. Please check our website for any updates.
IELTS
PTE
International English Language Testing System
Pearson Test of English – Academic
Minimum Score
Minimum Score
60
6.5
Overall
Overall
with a minimum score of 5 in each of the four components (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening)
with a minimum score of 60 in writing and speaking
CAEL
TOEFL
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment
Test of English as a Foreign Language
Minimum Score
Minimum Score
70 MELAB Michigan English Language Assessment Battery Minimum Score
85
Overall
IBT:
86
Overall with a minimum score of 20 in each of the four components (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening)
admission subject listing Subject
Faculty
Co-op/ Internship
Minor
Subject
Faculty
Actuarial & Financial Mathematics
Science
History
Humanities
Anthropology
Social Sciences
Indigenous Studies
Social Sciences
Art
Humanities
Integrated Science
Science
Art History
Humanities
Justice, Political Philosophy and Law*
Humanities
Arts & Science
Arts & Science
Kinesiology
Science
Astrophysics
Science
Labour Studies
Social Sciences
Automotive & Vehicle Technology
Engineering
Life Sciences
Science
Biochemistry
Science
Linguistics
Humanities
Biology
Science
Materials Engineering
Engineering
Biology & Environmental Science
Science
Mathematical Science
Science
Biology & Pharmacology
Science
Mathematics & Statistics
Science
Biology & Psychology
Science
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering
Biophysics
Science
Mechatronics Engineering
Engineering
Biotechnology
Engineering
Medical Physics
Science
Business Informatics
Engineering
Medical Radiation Sciences
Science
Chemical Biology
Science
Midwifery
Health Sciences
Chemical Engineering
Engineering
Molecular Biology & Genetics
Science
Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering
Engineering
Multimedia
Humanities
Chemistry
Science
Music
Humanities
Civil Engineering
Engineering
Music Cognition
Humanities/ Science
Classics
Humanities
Nursing
Health Sciences
Cognitive Science of Language
Humanities
Peace Studies
Humanities
Philosophy
Humanities
Commerce
DeGroote School of Business
Physical Science
Science
Communication Studies
Humanities
Physics
Science
Computer Engineering
Engineering
Political Science
Social Sciences
Computer Science
Engineering
Process Automation Technology
Engineering
Cultural Studies and Critical Theory
Humanities Science
Science/Social Sciences
Environmental & Earth Sciences
Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour
Social Sciences
Social Sciences
Religious Studies
Economics
Social Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Social Psychology Social Work
Social Sciences
Electrical and Biomedical Engineering
Engineering
Sociology
Social Sciences
Engineering Physics
Engineering
Software Engineering
Engineering
English
Humanities
Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Science
Software Engineering (Embedded Systems)
Engineering
Humanities
Software Engineering (Game Design)
French
Humanities
Geography
Science/ Social Sciences
Theatre & Film Studies
Geography & Environmental Sciences
Science
Geography & Environmental Studies
Social Sciences
Gerontology
Social Sciences
Health Sciences
Health Sciences
Health Studies
Social Sciences
1
2
Co-op/ Internship
Minor
–
–
4
5
3
1 Minors in: Greek, Latin and Classics 2 Minors in: Business, Finance, Information Systems, and Accounting and Financial Management Services 3 Minors in: Geography, Environmental Studies, and Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.) 4 Minors in: German, Spanish, Italian and Japanese Studies 5 Minors in: Astronomy and Physics * Pending Approval
admission requirements General Requirements
Arts & Science Program
Bachelor of Technology
At least six courses numbered 4U/M including all required courses.
- ENG4U - One of: MHF4U, MCV4U - Two of the four remaining credits must be at the U level
Anticipated Average (Subject to Change) Target Enrolment
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Business
Computer Science Engineering
- ENG4U - MCV4U - SCH4U - SPH4U
- ENG4U - Two of: MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
- ENG4U - MCV4U - Two of: SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U, ICS4U, TEJ4M
- ENG4U - MCV4U - SCH4U - SPH4U
- ENG4U - One of: MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U - SBI4U - SCH4U - One non-math; non-science; non-technology 4U/M credit
Admission is by selection. A minimum of 88% is required for consideration
75-78%
82-86%
83-87%
85-88%
By selection: a minimum of 90% is required for consideration
60 Mandatory supplementary application due: Feb 1, 2014; mcmaster.ca/artsci/
220
600
45
780
160
5 courses numbered 30 or 31 (Alberta students please ask your school to send us a list of your courses for the entire year) including all required courses
- English Language Arts 30-1 - One of: Pure Math 30/ Math 30-1, Math 31 Note: Math 31 is highly recommended
- English Language Arts 30-1 - Math 31 - Chemistry 30 - Physics 30
- English Language Arts 30-1 - Two of: Pure Math 30/ Math 30-1, Math 31, AP Statistics Note: Applicants without Calculus will be required to complete an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.
- English Language Arts 30-1 - Math 31 - Two of: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30
- English Language Arts 30-1 - Math 31 - Chemistry 30 - Physics 30
- English Language Arts 30-1 - One of: Math 31, Pure Math 30/ Math 30-1 - Biology 30 - Chemistry 30 - One non-math, non-science, non-technology 30 course
BC/Yukon
4 Grade 12 academic courses, including all required courses. The blended mark for English 12 or English 12 First Peoples is used for admission average.
- English 12 or English 12 First Peoples - One of: Principles of Math 12/Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12, AP Calculus - High School Calculus is recommended
- English 12 or English 12 First Peoples - One of Calculus 12, AP Calculus - Chemistry 12 - Physics 12
- English 12 or English 12 First Peoples - Principles of Math 12/ Pre-Calculus 12 - One of: Calculus 12, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, Foundations of Math 12 Note: Applicants without Calculus will be required to complete an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.
- English 12 or English 12 First Peoples - One of: Calculus 12, AP Calculus - Two of: Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12
- English 12 or English 12 First Peoples - One of: Calculus 12, AP Calculus - Chemistry 12 - Physics 12
- English 12 or English 12 First Peoples - One of: Principles of Math 12/ Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12, AP Calculus - Biology 12 - Chemistry 12 - One non-math, non-science, nontechnology grade 12 academic course
Manitoba
5 courses numbered 40A or 40S including all required courses
- English 40S - One of: Pre-Calculus Math 40S, Calculus 45S, Calculus 45A, AP Calculus - High School Calculus is recommended
- English 40S - One of Calculus 45S, Calculus 45A - Chemistry 40 - Physics 40S
- One English 40S course - Two of: Applied Math 40S, Pre-Calculus 40S, Calculus 45S, Calculus 45A, AP Calculus Note: Applicants without Calculus will be required to complete an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.
- One English 40S course - One of: Calculus 45S, AP Calculus, Calculus 45A - Two of: Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S
- One English 40S course - One of: Calculus 45S, AP Calculus, Calculus 45A - Chemistry 40S - Physics 40S
- One English 40S course - One of: Applied Math 40S, Calculus 45S, AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus 40S, Calculus 45A - Biology 40S - Chemistry 40S - One 40S non-math, non-science, non-technology course
New Brunswick
5 courses numbered 120, 121 or 122 including all required courses
- One of: English 121, 122 - One of: Trigonometry and 3 Space 121/122 - Advanced Math with Intro to Calculus 120
- One of: English 121, 122 - Advanced Math with Intro to Calculus 120 - One of: Chemistry 121,122 - One of: Physics 121,122
- One of: English 121, 122 - Advanced Math with Intro to Calculus 120 - Trigonometry & 3 Space 121/122 Note: Applicants without Calculus will be required to complete an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.
- One of: English 121, 122 - Advanced Math with Intro to Calculus 120 - Two of: Biology 121 or 122; Chemistry 121 or 122; Physics 121 or 122
- One of: English 121, 122 - Advanced Math with Intro to Calculus 120 - One of: Chemistry 121, 122 - One of: Physics 121,122
- One of: English 121, 122 - One of: Advanced Math with Intro to Calculus 120, Trigonometry and 3-space 121/122 - One of: Biology 121, 122 - One of: Chemistry 121, 122 - One non-math, non-science, nontechnology course (120, 121, 122)
Newfoundland
11 acceptable Grade 12 credits at the 3000 level including all required courses
- English 3201 - One of: Math 3204, 3205, 3207, AP Calculus - High School calculus course is highly recommended
- English 3201 - One of: AP Calculus, Math 3207 - Chemistry 3202 - Physics 3204
- English 3201 - Two of: Math 3204, 3205, 3207, AP Calculus Note: Applicants without Calculus will be required to complete an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.
- English 3201 - One of: AP Calculus, Math 3207 - Two of: Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
- English 3201 - One of: AP Calculus, Math 3207 - Chemistry 3202 - Physics 3204
- English 3201 - One of: Math 3204,3205, 3207, AP Calculus - Biology 3201 - Chemistry 3202 - One 3200 non-math, non-science, non-technology course
Nova Scotia
5 Grade 12 Academic courses including all required courses
- English 12 - One of: Math 12, Advanced Math 12, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12, AP Calculus - High school Calculus course is highly recommended.
- English 12 - One of: AP Calculus, Calculus 12 - Chemistry 12 - Physics 12
- English 12 - One of: Math 12, Advanced Math 12, Pre-Calculus 12 - One of: AP Calculus, Calculus 12 Note: Applicants without Calculus will be required to complete an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.
- English 12 - One of: AP Calculus, Calculus 12 - Two of: Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12
- English 12 - One of: AP Calculus, Calculus 12 - Chemistry 12 - Physics 12
- English 12 - One of: AP Calculus, Calculus 12, Math 12, Advanced Math 12, Pre-Calculus 12 - Biology 12 - Chemistry 12 - One non-math, non-science, non-technology grade 12 course
PEI
5 Grade 12 Academic courses numbered 611 or 621 including all required courses
- English 621 - One of: Math 611B, 621B - High School calculus course is highly recommended
- English 621 - Math 611B - Chemistry 621 - Physics 621
- English 621 - Two of: Math 621B, 621A, 611B Note: Applicants without Calculus will be required to complete an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.
- English 621 - Math 611B - Two of: Biology 621, Chemistry 621, Physics 621
- English 621 - Math 611B - Chemistry 621 - Physics 621
- English 621 - One of: Math 611B, 621A, 621B - Biology 621 - Chemistry 621 - One 611 or 621 non-math, nonscience, non-technology course
Quebec
Completion of High School Diploma plus; At least one year of CEGEP with the following required courses
- Two English 603 Courses - One of: Calculus I, Linear Algebra I See **
- 2 English 603 courses - Calculus I - Chemistry I & II - Physics I & II See **
- 2 English 603 courses - Two of: Calculus I, Linear Algebra I, Statistics I Note: Applicants without Calculus will be required to complete an equivalent Calculus course in Level I. See **
- 2 English 603 courses - Calculus I - Two of: Biology I, Chemistry I & II , Physics I & II See **
- Two English 603 courses - Calculus I - Chemistry I & II - Physics I & II See **
- 2 English 603 courses - One of: Calculus I, Linear Algebra I, Statistics I - Biology I - Chemistry I & II - One non-math, non-science, non-technology credit* See **
Saskatchewan
5 grade 12 Academic courses numbered 30 (please have your school send a list of your courses for the entire year)including all required courses
- English 30 (A and B) - One of: Calculus 30, AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus 30/ Math 30 (B and C)
- English A30 and B30 - One of Calculus 30, AP Calculus - Chemistry 30 - Physics 30
- English A30 and B30 - Two of: Calculus 30, AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus 30/ Math 30B and 30C Note: Applicants without Calculus will be required to complete an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.
- English A30 and B30 - One of: AP Calculus, Calculus 30 - Two of: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30
- English A30 and B30 - One of: Calculus 30, AP Calculus - Chemistry 30 - Physics 30
- English A30 and B30 - One of: Calculus 30, AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus 30/ Math 30B and 30C - Chemistry 30 - Biology 30 - One 30 level non-math, non-science, non-technology course
Ontario
Additional Requirements/ Supplementary Application
Alberta/NWT/ Nunavut
Note: Applicants without MCV4U will be required to complete an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.
Mandatory supplementary application due Feb. 1, 2014 fhs.mcmaster.ca/bhsc
Note: Students applying from level I CEGEP to any level I program are required to offer satisfactory standing in 12 level I academic courses (including two English 603 courses). McMaster University does not consider courses coded 109 or 604 English as a Seco Notes indicated in the Ontario admission requirements are applicable to applicants from all provinces.
Course Code Legend
Code
Description
Code
Description
Code
Description
(for the Ontario requirements on the Admissions Chart)
ENG4U ICS4U MCV4U MDM4U
English Computer Science Calculus & Vectors Mathematics of Data Management
MHF4U PSE4U SBI4U SCH4U
Advanced Functions Exercise Science Biology Chemistry
SES4U SPH4U TEJ4M
Earth & Space Science Physics Computer Engineering Technology
Humanities
Integrated Science
Kinesiology
Medical Radiation Sciences
Midwifery
Music
Nursing
- ENG4U - SBI4U is recommended for students planning to enter a Cognitive Science of Language program.
- ENG4U - MHF4U - MCV4U - Two of: BI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
- ENG4U - One of: MHF4U, MCV4U - SBI4U Note: MCV4U and PSE4U are recommended
- ENG4U - MHF4U - MCV4U - SBI4U - SCH4U
- ENG4U - One of: SBI4U, SCH4U - One Social Science 4U or 4M Note: Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or have Permanent Resident status prior to applying to the Midwifery program.
- ENG4U
- ENG4U - One of: MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U - SBI4U - SCH4U
75-78%
By selection: a minimum of high 80s is required for consideration
87-90%
83-87%
By selection: typically low 80s to be considered
75-78%
87-90%
565
50
200
140
30
35
140
Mandatory supplementary application due Feb. 1, 2014; fhs.mcmaster.ca/midwifery/
Music auditions will be at McMaster February-April, 2014. Applicants must contact the School of the Arts to arrange an audition as soon as possible at: (905) 525-9140 ext. 24246 or via email at: sota@mcmaster.ca. Special arrangements will be made for out-of-province students
Mandatory supplementary application due Feb. 1, 2014; www.science.mcmaster. ca/isci/
- English Language Arts 30-1 - Biology 30 is recommended for students planning to enter a Cognitive Science of Language program.
- English Language Arts 30-1 - Math 31 - Pure Math 30/ Math 30-1 - Two of: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30
- English Language Arts 30-1 - One of: Math 31, Pure Math 30/ Math 30-1 - Biology 30 Note: Math 31 is recommended
- English Language Arts 30-1 - Pure Math 30/ Math 30-1 - Biology 30 - Chemistry 30 - Math 31
- English Language Arts 30-1 - One of: Biology 30, Chemistry 30 - One social science course at 30 level
- English Language Arts 30-1
- English Language Arts 30-1 - One of: Math 31, Pure Math 30/Math 30-1 - Biology 30 - Chemistry 30
- English 12 or English 12 First Peoples - Biology 12 is recommended for students planning to enter a Cognitive Science of Language program.
- English 12 or English 12 First Peoples - Principles of Math 12/ Pre-Calculus 12 - One of: Calculus 12, AP Calculus - Two of: Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12
- English 12 or English 12 First Peoples - Biology 12 - One of: Principles of Math 12/ Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12, AP Calculus Note: AP Calculus, Calculus 12 is recommended
- English 12 or English 12 First Peoples - Principles of Math 12/ Pre-Calculus 12 - Calculus 12 or AP Calculus - Biology 12 - Chemistry 12
- English 12 - One of: Biology 12, Chemistry 12 - One Social Science grade 12 Course
- English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
- English 12 or English First Peoples 12 - One of: Calculus 12, AP Calculus, Principles of Math 12/ Pre-Calculus 12 - Biology 12 - Chemistry 12
- One English 40S course - Biology 40S is recommended for students planning to enter a Cognitive Science of Language program.
- One English 40S course - Pre-Calculus 40S - One of: Calculus 45S, AP Calculus, Calculus 45A - Two of: Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S Physics 40S
- One English 40S course - Biology 40S - One of: Pre-Calculus 40S, Calculus 45A, Calculus 45S, AP Calculus Note: Calculus 45A, Calculus 45S, AP Calculus is recommended
- One English 40S course - Pre-Calculus Math 40S - Calculus 45S, Calculus 45A or AP Calculus - Biology 40S - Chemistry 40S
- One English 40S course - One of: Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S - One social science 40S course
- One English 40S course
- One English 40S course - One of: Pre-Calculus Math 40S, Applied Math 40S, Calculus 45S, AP Calculus, Calculus 45A - Biology 40S - Chemistry 40S
- One of: English 121, 122 - Biology 121 or 122 is recommended for students planning to enter a Cognitive Science of Language program.
- One of: English 121, 122 - One of: Advanced Math with Intro to Calculus 120, Trigonometry and 3 Space 121/122 - Two of: Biology 121 or 122; Chemistry 121 or 122; Physics 121 or 122
- One of: English 121, 122 - One of: Advanced Math with Intro to Calculus 120, Trigonometry and 3 Space 121/122 - One of: Biology 121, 122
- One of: English 121, 122 - Advanced Math with Intro to Calculus 120 - One of: Biology 121, 122 - One of: Chemistry 121, 122 - Trigonometry and 3 Space 121/122
- One of: English 121, 122 - One of: Biology 121 or 122, Chemistry 121 or 122 - One social science course (120, 121, 122)
- One of: English 121, 122
- One of: English 121, 122 - One of: Advanced Math with Intro to Calculus 120 or Trigonometry & 3 Space 121/122 - One of: Biology 121,122 - One of: Chemistry 121, 122
- English 3201 - Biology 3201 is recommended for students planning to enter a Cognitive Science of Language program.
- English 3200 - One of: Math 3204, 3205 - One of: AP Calculus, Math 3207 - Two of: Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204
- English 3201 - One of: Math 3204, 3205, 3207, AP Calculus - Biology 3201 - AP Calculus is recommended
- English 3201 - Math 3204, 3205 - Biology 3201 - Chemistry 3202 - One of: Math 3207 or AP Calculus
- English 3201 - One of: Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202 - One 3200 Social Science course
- English 3201
- English 3201 - One of: Math 3204, 3205, 3207, AP Calculus - Biology 3201 - Chemistry 3202
- English 12 - Biology 12 is recommended for students planning to enter a Cognitive Science of Language program.
- English 12 - One of: Math 12, Advanced Math 12, Pre-Calculus 12 - One of: AP Calculus, Calculus 12 - Two of: Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12
- English 12 - One of: Advanced Math 12, Math 12, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12, AP Calculus - Biology 12 Note: AP Calculus or Calculus 12 is recommended
- English 12 - One of: Math 12, Advanced Math 12, Pre-Calculus 12 - Biology 12 - Chemistry 12 - One of: Calculus 12 or AP Calculus
- English 12 - One of: Biology 12, Chemistry 12 - One grade 12 social science course
- English 12
- English 12 - One of: Math 12, Advanced Math 12, AP Calculus, Calculus 12, Pre Calculus 12 - Biology 12 - Chemistry 12
- English 621 - Biology 621 is recommended for students planning to enter a Cognitive Science of Language program.
- English 621 - Math 621B - Math 611B - Two of: Biology 621, Chemistry 621, Physics 621
- English 621 - One of Math 611B ,621B - Biology 621 Note: Math 611B is recommended
- English 621 - Math 621B - Chemistry 621 - Biology 621 - Math 611B
- English 621 - One of: Biology 621, Chemistry 621 - One social science course 611 or 621
- English 621
- English 621 - One of : Math 621A, 621B, 611B - Biology 621 - Chemistry 621
- Two English 603 Courses - Biology I is recommended for students planning to enter a Cognitive Science of Language program. See **
- Two English 603 courses - Calculus I - Linear Algebra I - Two of: Biology I, Chemistry I & II, Physics I & II See **
- Two English 603 courses - Biology I - One of: Calculus I, Linear Algebra I Note: Calculus 1 is recommended See **
- Two English 603 courses - Calculus I - Biology I - Chemistry I & II - Linear Algebra I See **
- Two English 603 courses - One of: Biology I, Chemistry I & II - One level 1 Social Science Course See **
- Two English 603 courses See **
- Two English 603 courses - One of: Calculus I, Linear Algebra I, Statistics - Biology I - Chemistry I & II See **
- English A30 and B30 - Biology 30 is recommended for students planning to enter a Cognitive Science of Language program.
- English A30 and B30 - One of: Calculus 30, AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus 30/ Math 30B and 30C - Two of: Chemistry 30, Biology 30, Physics 30
- English A30 and B30 - One of: Calculus 30, AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus 30/ Math 30B and 30C - Biology 30 Note: AP Calculus or Calculus 30 is recommended
- English A30 and B30 - One of: Calculus 30 or AP Calculus - Chemistry 30 - Biology 30 - Pre-Calculus 30/Math 30B and 30C
- English A30 and B30 - One 30 level Social Science course - One of: Chemistry 30, Biology 30
- English A30 and B30
- English A30 and B30 - One of: Calculus 30, AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus 30/ Math 30B and 30C - Chemistry 30 - Biology 30
ond Language suitable for admission purposes. Applicants with Year II or III CEGEP who have achieved the DEC will be considered for advanced standing. R score is used for admission consideration.
Science – Environmental & Earth Science
Science – Life Sciences
Science – Math & Stats
Science – Physical Science
Social Sciences
Studio Art
- ENG4U - One of: MHF4U, MCV4U - One of: SBI4U, SCH4U - One of: MHF4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U Note: Applicants without MCV4U will be required to take an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.
- ENG4U - One of: MHF4U, MCV4U - SBI4U - One of: MHF4U, MCV4U, SCH4U, SPH4U Note: Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) is recommended
- ENG4U - MHF4U - MCV4U
- ENG4U - MHF4U - MCV4U - SCH4U - SPH4U
- ENG4U - MHF4U or MCV4U are strongly recommended for students planning to enter programs in Economics or Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour (PNB). SBI4U is recommended for PNB.
ENG4U
82-85%
87-90%
82-85%
82-85%
75-78%
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30 Portfolio/Interview held during Winter. Contact sota@mcmaster.ca for dates and to schedule your appointment.
- English Language Arts 30-1 - One of: Pure Math 30/ Math 30-1, Math 31 - One of: Chemistry 30, Biology 30 - One of: Physics 30, Pure Math 30/ Math 30-1, Math 31 Note: Applicants without Calculus will be required to take an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.
- English Language Arts 30-1 - One of: Pure Math 30/ Math 30-1, Math 31 - Biology 30 - One of: Chemistry 30, Physics 30, Pure Math 30/ Math 30-1, Math 31 Note: Calculus is recommended.
- English Language Arts 30-1 - Math 31 - Pure Math 30/ Math 30-1
- English Language Arts 30-1 - Pure Math 30/ Math 30-1 - Math 31 - Chemistry 30 - Physics 30
- English Language Arts 30-1 The equivalent of Advanced Functions or Calculus are strongly recommended for students planning to enter programs in Economics, PNB, Biology for PNB.
- English Language Arts 30-1
- English 12 or English 12 First Peoples - One of: Principles of Math 12/ Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12, AP Calculus - One of: Chemistry 12, Biology 12 - One of: Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Calculus 12, AP Calculus, Principles of Math 12/ Pre-Calculus 12. Note: Applicants without Calculus will be required to take an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.
- English 12 or English 12 First Peoples - One of: Principles of Math 12/ Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12, AP Calculus - Biology 12 - One of: Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Calculus 12, AP Calculus, Principles of Math 12/ Pre-Calculus 12 Note: Calculus is recommended.
- English 12 or English 12 First Peoples - One of: Calculus 12, AP Calculus - Principles of Math 12/ Pre-Calculus 12
- English 12 or English 12 First Peoples - Principles of Math 12/ Pre-Calculus 12 - One of: Calculus 12, AP Calculus - Chemistry 12 - Physics 12
- English 12 or English 12 First Peoples The equivalent of Advanced Functions or Calculus are strongly recommended for students planning to enter programs in Economics, PNB, Biology for PNB.
- English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
- One English 40S course - One of: Pre-Calculus 40S, Calculus 45A, Calculus 45S, AP Calculus - One of Chemistry 40S, Biology 40S - One of: Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S Physics 40S, Calculus 45S, AP Calculus, Pre-calculus 40S, Calculus 45A Note: Applicants without Calculus will be required to take an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.
- One English 40S course - One of: Pre-Calculus Math 40S, Calculus 45S, AP Calculus, Calculus 45A - Biology 40S - One of: Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Calculus 45S, AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus 40S, Calculus 45A Note: Calculus is recommended.
- One English 40S course - Pre-Calculus Math 40S - One of: Calculus 45S, AP Calculus, Calculus 45A
- One English 40S course Pre-Calculus Math 40S - One of: Calculus 45S, AP Calculus, Calculus 45A - Chemistry 40S - Physics 40S
- One English 40S course The equivalent of Advanced Functions or Calculus are strongly recommended for students planning to enter programs in Economics, PNB, Biology for PNB.
- One English 40S course
- One of: English 121, 122 - One of: Advanced Math with Intro to Calculus 120, Trigonometry and 3 Space 121/122 - One of: Chemistry 121 or 122; Biology 121 or 122 - One of: Biology 121 or 122; Chemistry 121 or 122; Physics 121 or 122, Advanced Math with Intro to Calculus 120, Trigonometry and 3 Space 121/122 Note: Applicants without Calculus will be required to take an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.
- One of: English 121, 122 - One of: Advanced Math with Intro to Calculus 120, Trigonometry and 3 Space 121/122 - One of: Biology 121, 122 - One of: Chemistry 121 or 122, Physics 121 or 122, Advanced Math with Intro Calculus 120, Trigonometry and 3 Space 121/122 Note: Calculus is recommended.
- One of: English 121, 122 - Advanced Math with Intro to Calculus 120 - Trigonometry & 3 Space 121/122
- One of: English 121, 122 - Advanced Math with Intro to Calculus 120, Trigonometry and 3 Space 121/122 - One of: Chemistry 121,122 - One of: Physics 121,122
- One of: English 121, 122 The equivalent of Advanced Functions or Calculus are strongly recommended for students planning to enter programs in Economics, PNB, Biology for PNB.
- One of: English 121, 122
- English 3201 - One of: Math 3204,3205, 3207, AP Calculus - One of: Chemistry 3202, Biology 3201 - One of: Biology 3201, Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204, AP Calculus, Math 3204, 3205, 3207 Note: Applicants without Calculus will be required to take an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.
- English 3201 - One of: Math 3204, 3205, 3207, AP Calculus - Biology 3201 - One of: Chemistry 3202, Physics 3204, AP Calculus, Math 3204, 3205, 3207 Note: Calculus is recommended.
- English 3201 - One of: AP Calculus, Math 3207 - One of: Math 3204, 3205
- English 3201 - One of: Math 3204, 3205 - Chemistry 3202 - Physics 3204 - One of: AP Calculus, Math 3207
- English 3201 The equivalent of Advanced Functions or Calculus are strongly recommended for students planning to enter programs in Economics, PNB, Biology for PNB.
- English 3201
- English 12 - One of: Math 12, Advanced Math 12, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12, AP Calculus - One of: Chemistry 12, Biology 12 - One of: Biology 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, AP Calculus, Calculus 12, Math 12, Advanced Math 12, Pre-Calculus 12 Note: Applicants without Calculus will be required to take an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.
- English 12 - One of: Math 12, Advanced Math 12, Pre-Calculus 12, Calculus 12, AP Calculus - Biology 12 - One of: AP Calculus, Calculus 12, Chemistry 12, Physics 12, Math 12, Advanced Math 12, Pre-Calculus 12 Note: Calculus is recommended.
- English 12 - One of: AP Calculus, Calculus 12 - One of: Math 12, Advanced Math 12, Pre-Calculus 12
- English 12 - One of: Math 12, Advanced Math 12, Pre-Calculus 12 - Chemistry 12 - Physics 12 - One of: AP Calculus, Calculus 12
- English 12 The equivalent of Advanced Functions or Calculus are strongly recommended for students planning to enter programs in Economics, PNB, Biology for PNB.
- English 12
- English 621 - One of: Math 611B ,621B - One of: Chemistry 621, Biology 621 - One of: Biology 621, Chemistry 621 Physics 621, Math 611B, 621B Note: Applicants without Calculus will be required to take an equivalent Calculus course in Level I.
- English 621 - One of: Math 621B, 611B - Biology 621 - One of: Chemistry 621, Physics 621, Math 621B, 611B Note: Calculus is recommended.
- English 621 - Math 621B - Math 611B
- English 621 - Math 621B - Math 611B - Chemistry 621 - Physics 621
- English 621 The equivalent of Advanced Functions or Calculus are strongly recommended for students planning to enter programs in Economics, PNB, Biology for PNB.
- English 621
- Two English 603 courses - One of: Calculus I, Linear Algebra I - One of: Chemistry I & II, Biology I - One of: Biology I, Chemistry I & II, Physics I & II, Calculus I, Linear Algebra I Note: Applicants without Calculus will be required to take an equivalent Calculus course in Level I. See **
- Two English 603 courses - Biology I - One of: Calculus I, Linear Algebra I - One of: Chemistry I & II, Physics I & II, Calculus I, Linear Algebra I Note: Calculus is recommended. See **
- Two English 603 courses - Calculus I - Linear Algebra I See **
- Two English 603 courses - Calculus I - Chemistry I & II - Physics I & II - Linear Algebra I See **
- Two English 603 courses The equivalent of Advanced Functions or Calculus are strongly recommended for students planning to enter programs in Economics, PNB, Biology for PNB. See **
- Two English 603 courses See **
- English A30 and B30 - One of: Calculus 30, AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus 30/ Math 30B and 30C - One of: Chemistry 30, Biology 30 - One of: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30, AP Calculus, Calculus 30, Pre-Calculus 30/ Math 30B and 30C
- English A30 and B30 - Biology 30 - One of: Calculus 30, AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus 30/ Math 30B and 30C - One of: Chemistry 30, Physics 30, AP Calculus, Calculus 30, Pre-Calculus 30/ Math 30B and 30C Note: Calculus is recommended.
- English A30 and B30 - One of: Calculus 30, AP Calculus, Pre-Calculus 30/ Math 30B and 30C
- English A30 and B30 - One of: Calculus 30, AP Calculus - Pre-Calculus 30/ Math 30B and 30C - Chemistry 30 - Physics 30
- English A30 and B30
- English A30 and B30
additional
admissions
Summer School/Night School/ Correspondence McMaster accepts coursework taken through regular day school, night school, summer school or correspondence . All grades are accepted as reported . However, students should be aware that courses must be completed at Ministry inspected schools and that grades submitted to the university after May 1 may be too late for an offer of admission (for September, 2014) .
Alternate Offers/Multiple Applications McMaster does not automatically make alternate offers of admission . Instead, we encourage students to apply to
information
Repeated Courses Normally, for students who have repeated up to two courses, the highest mark reported will be used in the calculation of the Admission average . Students who have repeated more than two courses or individual courses more than twice may be asked by the Admissions Office to provide a letter detailing any extenuating circumstances that may have led to the need to repeat multiple courses . However, it should be noted that all programs have enrolment limits and we reserve the right to give priority to students who meet all course and grade requirements on their first attempt. Courses completed after June 30 will not be included in the admission average calculation .
Grades Submission Deadline
all McMaster programs in which they are interested
All offers of admission and guaranteed residence (where
(up to three) . Applicants will be considered simultaneously
applicable) will be based on official grade data reported through
for each program they apply to and will receive an admission
OuAC and received by McMaster university no later than May 15 .
decision for each program .
Offers of admission with guaranteed residence will not be processed using new grade data received after May 15, nor will previous offers of admission be modified in any way after May 15 .
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www.mcmaster.ca/artsci
rts + Science
Is the Arts & Science program right for you? The answer may be yes if‌ LEARN you love learning and have interests in both the arts and the sciences .
The Arts & Science Program is designed to provide
THINk you value opportunities to develop communication,
ENGAGE you enjoy being part of a community that values learning both inside and outside the classroom .
The Arts & Science Program has an enrolment target of
60
first-year students
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inquiry, and critical thinking skills .
students with a broad-based, interdisciplinary education and stresses active, self-directed and cooperative learning, with emphasis on social awareness and on the development of a wide range of transferable skills .
Application Deadline: February 1, 2014
25%
Admission to the Arts & Science Program is limited and by selection only . All Arts & Science Program applicants are required to provide additional information on the Supplementary Application form to assist us in making decisions on admission . The purpose of the Supplementary Application is to help us learn more about you and your ideas, interests and activities .
LEVEL I
Almost 25% of students spend all or part of their third year studying abroad at a host institution through the MacAbroad Exchange Program . Students choose to
Level I is designed with an integrated set of required courses, offered exclusively to Arts & Science students . These include Inquiry courses, which cover a range of
study abroad for a variety of reasons, including language development, exposure to new cultures and perspectives, and unique course offerings offered only at certain institutions . Currently, students are studying in Australia, England, Denmark, France, Ireland, the netherlands and the U.S.A .
disciplines and focus on the development of problem-based learning and critical thinking skills .
Practices of knowledge (1A06)
writing & Informal Logic (1b06)
Inquiry (1C06)
Calculus (1D06)
Level I Science OR Electives (one each term)
Students take specifically designed ARTS&SCI courses as There are 15 different Inquiry courses that focus on developing skills basic to the systematic, evidence-based investigation of public issues . Inquiry begins in Level I with ARTS&SCI 1C06, which focuses on issues of Global Development, and is continued throughout Level IV with course options such as:
well as electives . Students can use their electives to pursue a Combined Honours Program, to focus on a particular area, or to satisfy broad interests . Arts & Science can be
Theatre, Self, and Social Development (3CL3)
combined with 32 different
Research and Creative Writing (4CD3)
subjects from across the
How Science Speaks to Power (4CF3) Multiculturalism Inquiry (4CJ3) Climate Change and Global Warming Inquiry (4CK3)
university including: Anthropology biology French Geography Psychology
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Bachelor of
T chnology F A C U LT Y O F E N G I N E E R I N G
The bachelor of Technology program is a fresh approach to education for the dynamic world of engineering! McMaster university’s Faculty of Engineering and Mohawk College’s School of Engineering Technology have partnered to establish the bachelor of Technology program in response to the needs of today’s innovation-based organizations . upon graduation, students will receive a bachelor of Technology degree from McMaster university and an advanced college diploma from Mohawk College . Promoting “Learning In 3D,” we incorporate theory, practice and experience in our education . Our students go beyond learning from a text book – they learn from “hands on” experience through lectures, labs and work experience .
www.LearningIn3D.ca
12 months of paid co-op work experience 12 months of paid co-op work experience is mandatory for all students Support is provided by Engineering Co-op and Career Services wage rates for most co-ops are between $15 - $22/hour
3 options Students choose stream specialization (three options) right from first year, they include: Automotive & Vehicle Technology (AVT), Biotechnology (BIO) and Process Automation Technology (PAT).
The co-op work schedule is as follows: Fall
winter
Summer
year 1 B.TECH. 1 – A
B.TECH. 1 – B
year 2 AVT/BIO/PAT 2 – A
AVT/BIO/PAT 2 – B
year 3 AVT/BIO/PAT 3 – A year 4 AVT/BIO/PAT 3 – B
4 Month CO-OP
8 Month CO-OP AVT/BIO/PAT 4 – A
year 5 AVT/BIO/PAT 4 – B
Top 3 co-op employers Contact Us 905-525-9140 ext . 20221 btech@mcmaster.ca
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AVT
BIO Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
PAT Environment Canada
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Average lecture size
20
Average lab size
(all years/levels)
Facilities
Student Satisfaction
82%
Engineering Technology Building
of surveyed students are satisfied or very satisfied with their choice to enrol
Opened in 2009 125,000 square feet 8 teaching labs and 8 classrooms
80% of surveyed students would recommend the program to others
4 private study rooms
Leed Gold certified
Top 5 Strengths according to surveyed students: hands-on labs
quality of faculty
small class sizes
management courses
co-op work
Check out 360 degree views of our classrooms and labs on the b .Tech . Virtual Tour – www.mybtechdegree.ca/virtualtour
Management 20% of class time (13 courses) devoted to courses in management for the development
After year 1, students may travel to...
Automotive and Vehicle Technology students will also study at the McMaster Automotive Research Centre (expected to open September 2013)
... Mohawk’s Fennell campus for labs
of business and communication skills . Some sample courses include: Engineering Economics Project Management Supply Chain Management & Resource Planning Ethics & Sustainability
Curriculum Structure On average, a b .Tech . schedule includes 26 hours of class time per week . 30% labs (8 hours)
Since the program’s inception in 2008,
70% lectures & tutorials (18 hours)
first year intake has increased
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want to be certified? Complete coursework towards Professional Designation requirements (CPA/CA, CMA, CGA, and CHRP)
B siness www.degroote.mcmaster.ca At the DeGroote School of business, we are committed to providing an undergraduate experience that prepares our graduates to excel in a rapidly changing, globally competitive business environment . Our bachelor of Commerce and Honours bachelor of Commerce programs are recognized worldwide for their excellence and innovation in teaching methods . The broadly-based curriculum focuses on bringing the theory of the classroom into real-world situations through exceptional hands-on learning opportunities .
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upper-level courses have an experiential (real-life) component .
Earn while you work This unique work-based learning program allows you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a variety of business settings . This experience creates a solid base to assist you in making informed career choices and determining future career paths . Internships of 12 or 16 months at companies like:
Canada Revenue Agency
Student Exchange Program The Student Exchange Program offers you an exceptional opportunity to study overseas and experience another culture, language and geography . It also gives you a chance to look at world issues from a different perspective to benefit you in the future when it comes
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International Exchange Program
The DeGroote Mentor program focuses on a student’s personal and professional development by matching students with senior business
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leaders to learn, connect, network and develop .
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state-of-the art simulated trading floor environment – just another way DeGroote is giving its students a competitive advantage.
ars after duating
5.5
graduates employed
(2012)
%
Two years after graduating
95.5%
of graduates were employed (CUDO, 2012)
Number of students
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C mputer F A C U LT Y O F E N G I N E E R I N G
Science
B.A.Sc. Graduates of this program will earn a
www.cas.mcmaster.ca Computers have become relatively inexpensive to obtain and computer hardware is now mass-produced . Software applications, the instructions that control the computer,
bachelor of Applied
transform a piece of hardware into an indispensable tool . In a world that continually
Science (b .A .Sc .) degree
growth in such a short time and have better prospects for their graduates .
finds new uses for information technology, few disciplines have experienced similar
Co-Op Opportunities McMaster’s Computer Science programs include an optional co-op stream . Students are required to complete a minimum of 12 months of work experience to obtain a co-op designation .
Recent Co-op Work Terms were undertaken at:
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In the modern world, computer science enhances every aspect of our work and play . From powerful mobile software development, to information gathering, online searches and resource planning, computer science takes the theoretical and brings it to life in practical applications .
McMaster’s computer science program is very flexible, allowing students to customize up to 40% of the program through elective options . This invites the possibility of completing a minor in another field of study .
LEVEL I The Level I computer science curriculum goes far beyond the concepts of programming and integrates key experiential learning components in the curriculum . It places emphasis on the foundations and theory of computer science while exploring discrete mathematics, data structures, algorithms, logic, management of complexity, programming languages and numerical computation .
Common first-year program: Computer Science I
Input Input Input Input InputInput Input Introduction to Computational Thinking
Introduction to Programming
Mathematics for Computing
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Computer Science Practice and Experience
Microeconomics Macroeconomics (Business Informatics only) (Business Informatics only)
+ electives
Honours business Informatics looks at how people work and how organizations function, and considers the design and implementation of IT systems that support their operation .
Students are admitted to Level II in either:
Possible Careers Graduates of the Computer Science program have found
Honours Computer Science
Honours Business Informatics
This program has the flexibility to allow students to match course selection to applications areas of greatest interest .
business informatics involves designing information systems to provide maximum utility and value in an organization .
Our philosophy ensures that our students understand the fundamentals and provides a key advantage in today’s job market .
This program looks at how people work and how organizations function, and considers the design and implementation of IT systems that support their operation .
successful careers in the following fields: software analysis user interface design database design/ administration systems programming operations planning
Possible Careers Graduates of the business Informatics program have found successful careers in the following fields: e-business management
Programming + Software Design + Systems-Oriented Courses Focus on: systems-oriented topics such as distributed, networked, secure, high-performance, and web-based systems .
1st of its kind in Canada
database design e-commerce
Fundamentals of Computer Science + business Studies
applications
Focus on: planning, development, implementation, operation, optimization and economic use of information and communication systems .
business process
development modeling IT-support optimization
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F A C U LT Y O F E N G I N E E R I N G
Engineering I www.eng.mcmaster.ca
Founded in 1958, McMaster’s Faculty of Engineering is committed to identifying new trends in the engineering profession and to introducing niche programs to cater to these trends such as Chemical Engineering & bioengineering, Electrical and biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics and Software Engineering (Game Design) . Students join an engaging and inclusive community dedicated to developing socially responsible, globally-minded engineers . we foster a love of learning and sense of personal dedication to excellence within a broader social context of engineering .
93
%
of students find employment within two years after graduating (CUDO, 2012)
≼ 90% = Free Choice* Admission Average
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Guaranteed Choice of Discipline in Level II dependent upon successful completion of Engineering I *Does not apply to Electrical & Biomedical Engineering, Management or Society programs
LEVEL I Our common first-year program, Engineering I, provides the opportunity to explore many degree options before specializing in Level II .
Degree Options
Gain a solid background in the fundamentals of engineering and take classes from other Faculties to broaden your perspective and increase your understanding of the field .
Almost 1/3 of McMaster engineering students are registered in an Engineering & Management or an Engineering & Society program .
Management Includes the core requirements of our Commerce program and provides an expanded range of career options with a competitive edge in the employment market .
Chemistry
Introductory Mechanics
Engineering Computation
Structures & Properties of Materials
Engineering Design & Graphics
waves, Electricity and Magnetic Fields + Electives
Engineering Mathematics Engineering Profession and Practice
Society Allows students to focus elective courses in an area of interest outside the Faculty . This complements the core courses, which examines the complex interactions
After the first year, students will choose from one of the widest ranges of Engineering program options in Canada = Over 60 unique program options (including the optional co-op option)
between technology and society . Our society program offers a multi-disciplinary approach, meeting industry’s need for broadly-educated engineers .
Students may also choose to participate in the optional co-op program .
Engineering Co-op
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering*
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electrical & Biomedical Engineering*
Engineering Physics
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Integrated Work Learning Experience = complete a minimum of 12 months paid work experience flexible work terms during
Software Engineering
Software Engineering (Embedded Systems)*
Software Engineering (Game Design)*
All disciplines (except those marked with an *) are available in the combined five-year Engineering & Management or Engineering & Society programs.
summers or an extended term of up to 16 months opt in or out of co-op until start of final year of study
Up to
850 students
are undertaking a co-op work term at any given time Some of our current co-op employers include:
WESCAM
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Small program
F A C U LT Y O F H E A LT H S C I E N C E S
Bachelor of
160
Health Scien es
first year target enrolment
fhs.mcmaster.ca/bhsc
The bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Program has a unique interdisciplinary approach to the study of health, wellness and illness . It offers students an understanding of health from
beyond the regular bHSc (Honours) Stream Students have 3 specialization options (beginning in Level II)
biological, behavioural and population based perspectives, through the integration of foundation and applied sciences . This is the only program in Ontario that draws on the full range of departments within health sciences, including
biomedical Sciences
Child Health
Global Health
clinical departments of Medicine, Pathology & Molecular Medicine, Psychiatry & behavioural Neurosciences and Clinical Epidemiology & biostatistics . Exposure to health care practitioners and applied researchers will lend relevance and scope to the foundation sciences, which will form the basis of the students’ experiences .
Mandatory Supplementary Application Deadline: February 1, 2014 fhs .mcmaster .ca/bhsc
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Research Opportunities Health Sciences offers students the chance to be involved in innovative, in-depth research with real world applications . Here’s just a sampling of the research students have focused on:
Thesis/Senior Projects
Inquiry Projects
Vision screening of elementary school
Immigrant women’s Centre – learning
students in Inner City Hamilton
about the challenges and health care
Support & Stigma: Insights into the lives
issues affecting immigrant populations
of HIV+ youth in Northern Ghana
Study of a community health initiative
Development of children with Autism
in rural India
Spectrum Disorder
Self-directed laboratory work in the field
Surgical burden of disease
of Molecular Medicine with a focus on
Investigating the enhancement of anatomy
Hemostasis and Hemophilia
education through a specifically tailored
Gene expression analysis and its application
anatomy lab catalogue application for the iPad
to the biological studies, particularly cancer
True or False? All HTH SCI students want to be physicians
False
HTH SCI is all work and no play
False
Our graduates are diverse and find success in a variety of fields 2nd Degree
Nursing
Chiropractic
Occupational
Continuing
Therapy
Education
Optometry
Dentistry
Paramedic
Fashion Design
Pharmacy
Graphics
Physician
Theatre for Development
Health Policy
Assistant
written Communication
Health Research
Program
Methodology
Physiotherapy
body, Mind & Spirit
Law
Respiratory
Anatomy & Physiology
MbA
Therapy
MD/PhD
Social work
Medical Sciences
Speech-Language
Medicine
Pathology
Midwifery
Teacher’s College
Naturopathic
Veterinary School
uNIQuE ELECTIVE COuRSES IN bHSc Space Medicine biomedical Graphics
Communication skills
Customize your degree with electives of your choice
bHSc Community Collaboration BHSc students have
and often give back to their community:
3DD3 Community engagement
Buddies
4X03 Community initiatives
LearnLink
Fashion show
(McMaster campus and Hamilton Community)
BhSc Musical
Check out our homepage for more information at bHScene .ca
Educating for Capability In Health Sciences you’ll develop the following skills: Communication
Critical Evaluation
writing
Problem Identification Time Management
Problem-solving
Pose a good question and refine it
Group work Competencies
Self Assessment
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Humaniti
s
www.humanities.mcmaster.ca
17 Programs
The Humanities lie at the very heart of the university experience . In the Humanities we believe that knowledge is not simply a collection of information, but rather it is
are available in Humanities
the analytical, critical and creative use of information .
(More than 322 possible degree combinations
The cornerstone of the Humanities is an understanding of diverse works in the visual
with Humanities and Social Sciences subjects):
and performance arts, ancient and modern cultures, philosophy, literature, history and languages . All these inform our contemporary world, helping us to understand its
1 Art History
roots and origins, thoughts and values, media, culture, politics and society .
2 Classics
Skills
3 Cognitive Science of Language 4 Communication Studies
A Humanities education teaches that the process of discovery is as important as
5 Cultural Studies & Critical Theory
the knowledge acquired . This gives students highly adaptable skills which are
6 English
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sought-after by a wide variety of employers .
7 French 8 History
These include the ability to:
9 Justice, Political Philosophy & Law* 10 Linguistics 11 Multimedia 12 Music 13 Music Cognition
Research a Topic
14 Peace Studies 15 Philosophy
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16 Studio Art 17 Theatre & Film Studies (*pending Ministry approval)
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Communicate Effectively
$55 million L .R . wilson Hall for Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences is due to open in September 2015 and will include classrooms, lecture halls, research space, a black-box theatre and a concert hall .
Experiential Education Humanities students build skills that are adaptable and applicable inside and outside the classroom . Applied Humanities, independent study and internship courses allow students to gain real-world experience through the practical application of classroom learning . A few examples include: Communication Studies – Practical Aspects of Media Production Cognitive Science – Speech Language Pathology Practicum
The Humanities Target Learning & Experiential Education Centre A fantastic resource centre offering career support and advice to all for all humanities students, including: career exploration events
major networking events
job search workshops
alumni mentors .
internship opportunities
Classics – Field Practicum in Archeology History – History Practicum Linguistics – TESL Practicum Peace Studies – Practical Peace building Theatre & Film – Performance and Community Outreach
Humanities + Science = Some special honours degrees allow for a mix of arts and science – English & Math, French & Math, History & Math, Philosophy & Math, Philosophy & biology .
Exchange Opportunities Humanities students in honours programs are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the amazing opportunity an academic exchange gives to broaden their horizons while continuing to study towards their McMaster degrees .
33 students
are currently studying at . . .
2 1 universities countries partnered with McMaster university in . . .
around the world .
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F A C U LT Y O F S C I E N C E
iSci
Integrated
Sci nce www.science.mcmaster.ca/isci
Application Deadline: February 1, 2014 Admission to the Integrated Science Program is limited and by selection only . All iSci applicants
what is iSci? A unique, interdisciplinary science program which is the only four-year undergraduate program of its kind in Canada, and one of only two in the world Equivalent curriculum to first-year Science programs, however content is centered around integrative concept seminars, laboratories, field work, and thematic research projects to enable students to learn by doing A unique component, Scientific Literacy, teaches students how to effectively communicate science to all audiences
are required to provide additional information on the Supplementary Application form to assist us in making decisions on admission . www .science .mcmaster .ca/isci
iSci is designed for forward thinking student leaders who enjoy problem-solving, working in a team-based environment, and tackling scientific issues from multiple disciplines
Concentrations & Minors ISCI 1A24 serves as a prerequisite for most upper-year level courses in biochemistry and biomedical Sciences, biology, Chemistry, Geography and Earth Sciences, Mathematics &
Biochemistry Biology Biophysics
Starting in second year, iSci students have the option of pursuing a Concentration that combines iSci
Statistics, Physics & Astronomy, and Psychology, Neuroscience, & behaviour
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Chemical Biology Chemistry
with another scientific discipline . Concentrations available to iSci students are:
In addition to concentrations, iSci students also have the option of pursuing a Minor in any field offered by McMaster M c M A S T E R VI E w b O O k 2014
Mathematics Medical Physics Physics Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour
earth and environmental Sciences
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Geography and environmental Sciences
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Travel Abroad All iSci students have the option to
Experiential Learning
go on an exchange in their third year
Experiential education courses offered through iSci are available to enhance the university experience
the united kingdom
to the University of Leicester in
and give a practical application of theoretical knowledge .
The university of Leicester is
iSci doesn’t have co-op education available for students, however the research-based nature of our
home to our sister program, the Interdisciplinary Science
program makes our students ideally suited for summer positions in industry and academic institutions .
program (recently renamed
Currently, over half of our third year students are employed through work study programs in university labs, performing pedagogical research, or have received funding from the Natural Sciences and
Natural Sciences),
Engineering Research Council (NSERC) for summer research projects at various Canadian universities .
Natural Sciences at Leicester features a very similar learning model to that at McMaster, and is well respected as
by The Numbers
one of the leading scientific universities in the uk
Over 50% of iSci students are actively involved in campus committees and clubs, volunteer
25%
their time assisting with program-specific community outreach initiatives, or assist Hamilton based groups and organizations First graduating class in 2013 had 67% of graduates go on to grad school Currently over 96% percent of our graduates are either continuing their education at a graduate institution, attending a professional
25% of your contact time with iSci teaching staff and instructors will be spent... . . .in the lab, out performing field work, or visiting unique facilities found on campus such as
Only 60
students are enrolled each year, so you will get to know ALL of
school (law or medical), or are preparing to
your classmates quickly
work in industry
and be on a first-name
Throughout Level I, over 25 Invited Speakers
basis with teaching
will present expertise knowledge while explaining real-world applications of key
faculty and staff .
concepts taught during lectures Nuclear Reactor
Cootes Paradise Health Science Centre
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Kinesiol gy McMaster’s Faculty of Science is a scholarly community that is dedicated to integrating education and research, and to enhancing learning through hands-on experience . Our programs offer problem-based and inquiry learning experiences that will challenge you to think
PACE The Physical Activity Centre for Excellence (PACE) in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University is home to three community wellness programs:
independently and apply the knowledge you gain . you will collaborate with faculty and other students in the laboratory, doing field research, or working in the community, and you will have many opportunities for independent study with individual faculty members .
Graduates of McMaster’s direct-entry Honours kinesiology program receive the Honours bachelor of Science kinesiology (Hons .b .Sc .kin .) degree . This degree designation: acknowledges the importance of kinesiology within the world of science is a testament to the type of research being done by our outstanding faculty recognizes our strong, science-based curriculum
95.9%
of students were employed within two years after graduating (CUDO, 2012)
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MacSenior Exercise and Wellness Program
McMaster Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
MacWheeler Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program
Small program
200
areaS OF STUDy
student target enrolment
Biomechanics Facilities and research tools include anatomic computer simulation, electromyography, isokinetic systems, 3D motion capture and
New Facilities
virtual reality .
New dedicated undergraduate
Exercise Rehabilitation
laboratory spaces opened in
Research is focused on the role of exercise in improving strength,
September 2012
fitness, health and well-being in special populations, such as senior citizens, people with spinal cord injury and in those coping with chronic diseases (eg . cardiovascular disease, multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis) . Research is conducted in the Physical Activity Centre for Excellence, a state-of-the-art facility that also houses our various community exercise and wellness programs (MacSeniors, Macwheelers and McMaster Cardiac Rehabilitation Program) .
Exercise Psychology Research examines psychological factors that are related to adoption and maintenance of physical activity in order to better understand and develop methods to enhance participation or adherence . we also examine
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psychological factors that are affected by participation in physical activity such as mood, body image and other self-perceptions .
Exercise Physiology Physiology is essentially the study of "how the body works" . Our research
State of the Art Facility
group is particularly interested in the response of the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems to exercise in both healthy and diseased states .
Labs equipped with state-of-the-art
we utilize a wide array of experimental methods that range from molecular
data collection systems to provide
biology techniques to functional performance measurements in both
“hands on” learning experiences in
animals and humans .
a total of 17 courses impacting 2000 students per academic year
Motor Control & Learning
Total funds spent so far on labs:
The research labs are equipped with state-of-the-art research tools including, 3-D motion capture, TMS and image-guided stimulators, eye-trackers, electrophysiological measurement devices, robotic
1 .6 million 6 custom designed exercise physiology testing pods and 6 custom
manipulanda and driving simulators .
biomechanics and motor control testing pods
63
%
of students indicated that they have been accepted into a professional degree program for next year with the highest numbers in graduate studies and physical therapy programs
99
%
of respondents felt that kinesiology at Mac adequately prepared them for graduate/professional degree studies in their chosen field
94
%
of students ranked excellent faculty as one of the top 3 strengths of the MAC kin program
Motion capture system with digital reconstruction of motion Infrared detection vertical jump assessment unit Dedicated body composition analysis room equipped with “bOD POD” Dedicated procedures room
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F A C U LT Y O F S C I E N C E
Medical Radiation
Scien es www.science.mcmaster.ca/MedRadSci www.mohawkcollege.ca/health-sciences-programs
Specializations There are 3 specialization options (beginning in Level II) This four-year fully integrated program allows students to attain both an Ontario College Advanced Diploma and a bachelor of Medical Radiation Sciences Degree . Medical Radiation Sciences involves the use of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation for diagnostic studies and the treatment of patients . Ionizing radiation includes x-rays and gamma rays; non-ionizing radiation includes magnetic fields and ultrasound . This program gives graduates
ultrasonography
Includes discipline specific courses in:
Includes discipline specific courses in:
the knowledge and skills required for careers in
radiation physics and safety
ultrasound physics and instrumentation
the health sciences disciplines of radiography,
radiation biology
ultrasonography or radiation therapy .
human anatomy and pathology
human anatomy and pathology
Graduates are eligible to write professional
radiographic equipment
abdominal, obstetrical and pelvic, musculoskeletal and vascular procedures
radiographic imaging procedures
patient care and safety neurosonography
film analysis and film interpretation
fetal echocardiography or breast sonography .
certification exams to become a Registered Medical Radiation Technologist (in either Radiography or Radiation Therapy) or a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer .
A new graduate can expect a starting annual salary ranging between
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introduction to computed tomography (CT scanning), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or breast diagnosis and treatment .
Radiation Therapy Includes discipline specific courses in: clinical oncology radiation biology and protection treatment planning radioactivity and radiation interactions applied patient care radiation physics and safety human anatomy introduction to computed tomography (CT scanning), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or mammography .
Small program
140
student target enrolment
In Ontario, there are approximately
5,800
Medical Radiation Technologists employed in hospitals, private clinics, research laboratories, industry, education and administration .
Nationwide, there are approximately
11,000 technologists
Program Demands The Medical Radiation Sciences health professions are intellectually, emotionally and physically demanding . It is important that students become familiar with the profession(s) before entering the program to ensure that they are able to function at an acceptable standard .
Clinical Practice
$1.2 million
beginning in Level II, clinical practice is integral to the program . As a Medical Radiation Sciences student, you will gain hands-on experience in the field,
is the cost of the Varian Acuity Simulator at the Institute
through placements in a variety of hospitals and
of Applied Health Sciences at McMaster university .
must prepare financially and personally to pay the
For students learning to plan and deliver radiation therapy treatments the Varian Acuity Simulator is as close as they can possibly get to the real thing . The only thing the simulator doesn’t do is deliver the dose of radiation needed to kill cancer cells . In addition to the Varian Acuity Simulator, the Medical Radiation Sciences Simulation Labs also have sonography and radiography labs, a radiation therapy treatment planning lab and a CT Scanner .
99
%
independent health facilities across Ontario . you course fees (equal to one term tuition) for your clinical placement as well as any relocation and commuting costs . Note: All students will be required to act as simulated patients for their peers during skills laboratory classes and practice sessions.
is the employment rate for Medical Radiation Sciences graduates . Employment in community and teaching hospitals, independent diagnostic imaging centres, doctors’ offices and mobile units are all viable options .
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Upper Y ar Programs
Medicine
Physician Assistant
fhs.mcmaster.ca/main/medschool.html
fhs.mcmaster.ca/physicianassistant
The program is designed to involve medical students with a
McMaster was one of the first institutions in Canada to launch
broad range of human health problems and with early exposure
a Physician Assistant (PA) Education program . The PA Education
to patients . There are also opportunities for students to gain
Program leads to a bachelor of Health Sciences (Physician
education and experience in more remote Northern Canadian
Assistant) degree . The program is taught using inquiry and
areas or in an international setting . The program is three years
problem-based learning models which enhance each student’s
in length and runs for 11 months of the year . In recent years,
ability to think critically, solve problems, demonstrate initiative
enrolment has increased to 203 places with the addition of the
and independence in practice, and promote lifelong learning .
new waterloo Regional and the Niagara Regional campuses .
Physician Assistants (PAs) are health care professionals who
Admission Requirements completion of a minimum of three years in a recognized
work with physicians to provide health care . under the overall supervision of a physician, PAs take histories, conduct physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests, counsel on preventive health care and may assist in surgery .
university undergraduate program with at least an overall ‘b’ average MCAT (McMaster will use only the verbal reasoning score) There are no specific course prerequisites and no preference is given to particular university programs . both academic and personal qualities are assessed in the selection process by means of: the undergraduate GPA; MCAT verbal reasoning; CASPer (Computer-based Assessment of Personal qualities, introduced in 2010/11); and interviews .
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Admission Requirements completion of a minimum of two years in a recognized university undergraduate program (there are no specific course requirements) a minimum overall average of 3 .0 on the OMSAS 4 .0 scale based on all undergraduate courses supplementary application and interview process .
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Midw fery F A C U LT Y O F H E A LT H S C I E N C E S
A midwife is a registered health care professional who provides primary care to women during pregnancy, labour and birth, including conducting normal vaginal deliveries, and providing care to
Application Deadline:
mothers and babies during the first 6 weeks postpartum . using both large and small-group learning situations, the curriculum builds from foundation courses in the basic sciences, social sciences, women’s studies and the health sciences to
February 1, 2014
the application of that knowledge in clinical practice . Graduates are prepared for their role as professional primary care providers . The program works closely with practicing midwives and
Admission to the Midwifery Program
other maternity-care providers to ensure a high-quality clinical environment for students .
is limited and by selection only . Mandatory supplementary application and interview details are available at:
Student are placed in midwifery practices in Ontario for clinical semesters .
fhs .mcmaster .ca/midwifery
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The clinical component of the program provides individualized, extended placement of
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students in midwifery practices . Applicants come from a broad range of academic and
The Midwifery Education Program at McMaster university has been preparing midwives
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innovative educational programming .
(applicants may apply to only one of the three universities)
r e n ti a n
clinicians and researchers, Midwifery at McMaster is internationally recognized for its
La u
for practice for two decades (1993 – 2013) and because of our faculty are accomplished
U n i v e r s it y
Program is jointly offered by three universities
experiential backgrounds . For admission information refer to the Admission Chart .
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Small program target enrolment
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F A C U LT Y O F H U M A N I T I E S
A music degree develops listening, performance, ensemble, writing and research skills . At McMaster students can choose to focus on music in our honours bachelor of Music program, to combine music with another Humanities or Social Sciences subject, or to specialise in Music Cognition – exploring the ways music is perceived in the brain and how it intersects with other aspects of intellectual development . Students may also choose to complete a Diploma in Music Performance concurrently with their degree .
Small Program Target Enrolment As a music student at Mac, you’ll be joining a highly select entering class in a supportive, student-centred environment .
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– that’s how many different instruments our first year class could specialise in!
when it comes to solo performance courses (mandatory for the first two years of study) students can specialise in voice or any instrument from the classical or jazz field! we assign a specialist instructor to every student based on their audition .
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Audition To enter Music I, students must meet the Humanities admission requirements and must also pass an audition consisting of an ear-training test and performance (the minimum level required for both equates to Royal Conservatory of Music Honours Grade 8), as well as theory (equivalent to RCM Grade 2) . Most auditions take place February - April . See: www .humanities .mcmaster .ca/audition
Level I
2
data on all the company’s music streaming and downloading records since 2007, allowing them to examine sociological, cultural and musicological trends around the world .
All music students play in an ensemble for at least the first two years of study . The Music program offers seven different ensembles to choose from:
Flute Ensemble
ensemble performance, history of music, and
and zb az
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aural skills . Electives are chosen from courses
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theory, and can then customize their studies,
digital music lab have access to
7 Different Ensembles
courses in harmony, solo performance,
courses in music history, performance and
with Nokia, researchers in our
million music downloads
In the Music I program, all students take
In upper levels, all students complete core
Thanks to a 5-year partnership
wom en Ense ’s Voc mbl al e
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performance, or music cognition .
O r ch
on music education, theory and history,
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depending on whether they wish to focus
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major concerts
+
from visiting artists through the year many student recitals, chamber groups
uNDER CONSTRuCTION
350-seat concert hall Construction has begun on the L .R . wilson Hall for
and concerts give students great
Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences . Central to the
exposure to world-class artists and
building is a state-of-the art concert hall which will bring
unprecedented opportunities to gain performance experience themselves .
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F A C U LT Y O F H E A LT H S C I E N C E S
Nurs ng A bachelor of Science in Nursing is the gateway to a profession that offers a wide range of career tracks and opportunities . It provides graduates with more than just a job! Students looking to enter a career in nursing choose McMaster for its self-directed, problem-based undergraduate curriculum that places students at the centre of all learning . A small-group learning context fosters close relationships between faculty and students and among the students themselves, enabling learning to be customized to the strengths and needs of the group . Registered nurses practice independently or in teams with other health professionals to care for diverse clients across the lifespan . Nurses work in traditional settings in hospitals, nursing homes and public health . They are present in a variety of areas such as pediatrics, emergency, maternity, psychiatry, palliative care and geriatrics (to name a few) . Nurses also work in non-traditional settings such as poison control centers, parishes, on the streets with homeless people, AIDS hospices and a variety of industrial settings .
Skills
99.3%
The Canadian Nurses Association states that the knowledge, skills and judgement required by nurses of the 21st century “can only be acquired through the depth and diversity of a university education .� In McMaster’s bScN Program students learn how to:
of graduates were employed
behave professionally
within two years after graduating
use concepts and theories from nursing, biological and behavioural sciences
communicate professionally in a variety of forms (verbal, non-verbal and written) work effectively in groups as a team player help others learn (peers and patients) think critically and problem solve develop leadership skills engage in self and peer evaluation develop professional practice skills for a variety of settings .
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Students may complete their McMaster bScN degree at one of three sites
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College Application Service (OCAS) . Students attend the institution to which they are admitted for the entire four years of the program . Transfer from a college to the university site is not an option for students . Similarly, transfer from McMaster university to a college site is not an option . Students from all three institutions will graduate with a McMaster university bachelor of Science in Nursing degree upon successful completion of the program .
The pass rate for the Canadian
Professional Practice Hours
Registered Nurse Exam (CRNE) is
Locally typical placements include St . Josephs (Hamilton),
90%
Trillium Health Centre (Mississauga), Joseph brant Memorial Hospital (burlington) .
Level 1
Level 2
4 hrs/week
8 hrs/week
Level 3
Level 4
Level 4
(first 6 weeks)
(second 6 weeks)
12 hrs/week 24 hrs/week
36 hrs/week
Travel Abroad Roughly 12 students complete international/ outpost clinical placements
Options beyond Level I As students progress in the bScN program, they find an increasing emphasis on interpersonal skills, independent learning and development of leadership skills . Students have opportunities to indicate a preference for their clinical placements in Levels III and IV based upon their
each year . This past year students went to Australia, Argentina, Kenya, India, nepal, nicaragua, nunavut, Thailand, Uganda, and Flower’s Cove, nL .
learning needs and interests . In Level IV students may request a professional practice placement in a Canadian outpost/northern or international setting .
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Environmental & Earth
S iences www.science.mcmaster.ca
Human life depends critically on environmental resources we all too often take for granted: air, water, soil and the mineral and organic resources of the earth . with the recent attention given to global warming and climate change, there has been a dramatic increase in scientific research and employment opportunities in this area . McMaster’s Faculty of Science is a scholarly community that is dedicated to integrating education and research, and to enhancing learning through hands-on experience . Like all of our programs, Environmental & Earth Sciences programs offer problem-based and inquiry learning experiences that will challenge you to think independently and to apply the knowledge you gain . we are confident you will graduate with a broad understanding of scientific methods, a solid grounding in Environmental & Earth Sciences, and general intellectual skills relevant to careers in science and elsewhere .
The Gateway Environmental & Earth Sciences I is 1 of 4 Gateway programs within the Faculty of Science that can lead to 25 different areas of study within the Faculty of Science (provided a student meets the Level I requirements)
Students are able to fulfill the academic requirements for professional registration of Geoscientists in Ontario. Additionally, all Geoscientists across Canada are required to meet CCPG (Canadian Council of Professional Geoscientists) standards.
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Full-time faculty and 15 of those are award-winning .
Facilities 4 Institutes and Centres Centre for Spatial Analysis McMaster Centre for Climate Change McMaster Institute of Environment & Health McMaster Institute for Transportation & Logistics 9 Research Labs AGE Laboratory GIS Laboratory H20 Water Group Hydrometeorology and Climate Research Lab
Program Features Field courses Field courses allow you to experience hands-on learning . There are numerous field course opportunities with destinations that include: Niagara Escarpment, whitefish Falls, The Rockies, New England,
McMaster Ecohydrology Research Group McMaster Research Group for Stable Isotopologues Subsurface Contaminan Hydrology Research Group Water Resources and Hydrologic Modeling Lab Watershed Hydrology Group 2 Canada Research Chairs
New york, San Francisco, kentucky, Arizona, Oman, bahamas, Costa Rica, Mexico, Iceland and more .
Internships Internships integrate academic learning with an employment or volunteer experience, providing the opportunity to explore careers and develop linkages between classroom knowledge and professional practice .
Senior Thesis Senior Thesis provide the opportunity to conduct independent research, in an area of your choosing, under a faculty member’s supervision .
Course Concentrations There are five ‘course concentrations’ available in upper levels, which include: Aqueous Environmental Geochemistry Earth Sciences Environmental Hydrology and Climate Environmental Policy
Minor in GIS Minor in GIS students get to develop skills in one of the major geotechnologies, with multiple opportunities for hands-on work with either researchers or industry . Plenty of demand on the job market for people with these skills . On top of that, our School hosts CsPA, which was named ESRI Development Centre in 2009, the first of its kind in Canada .
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Life
Sc ences F A C U LT Y O F S C I E N C E
The explosion of knowledge and understanding in the traditional life sciences is reshaping how scientists conduct research
The Gateway Life Sciences I is 1 of 4 Gateway
and apply knowledge . Like all of our programs, the Life Sciences programs offer problem-
programs within the Faculty of Science
based and inquiry learning experiences that will challenge you to think
that can lead to 25 different areas of
independently and to apply the knowledge you gain . you will collaborate
study within the Faculty of Science
with faculty and other students in the laboratory, doing field research
(provided a student meets
or working in the community, and you will have many opportunities for
the Level I requirements)
independent study with individual faculty members . you will graduate with a broad understanding of scientific methods, a solid grounding in your specific area of study, and general intellectual skills relevant to careers in science and elsewhere . you will be ready to take your place as a scientific specialist, and well prepared to pursue a career in professions such as medicine, dentistry, education and law .
Program Features upper-level courses provide opportunities
Science Cooperative Education www .science .mcmaster .ca/scce
to apply scientific knowledge to the analysis
Five-year co-op program (12 or 16 months of paid work experiences) is
of real-world situations in the various
available, beginning in Level III . Admission is by selection and you apply
scientific fields
toward the end of Level II . Available in the following areas of study: Honours
hands on learning in state-of-the-art
biochemistry (biomedical Research), Honours Chemical biology, Honours
laboratories and facilities
Molecular biology & Genetics and Honours biology & Pharmacology .
Senior Independent Study courses which
In 2012 there were 249 work terms completed, broken down as follows
provide the opportunity to conduct independent
(all Science Co-ops):
research (in an area of your choosing) under a faculty member’s supervision
23% work in industry 14% work in hospital research settings 12% worked in government 51% worked in academic settings
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The number of students per instructor for first year lab classes .
you have the opportunity to take upper level field courses and conduct field research in the wilds of Canada or exotic places such as China, Tanzania and Honduras .
Facilities In addition to spacious, well equipped,
we are well equipped with
general laboratories we have:
research equipment such as
greenhouses and plant growth chambers
fluorescence microscopes
insect rooms
ultracentrifuges
facilities for fish holding and for recombinant DNA research an electron microscope facility that contains a transmission electron microscope, an environmental scanning electron microscope (ESEM), energy dispersive X-ray analysis and a cryogenic
7 Departments
contribute to the Life Sciences course offerings, including:
radioactivity counters
1 biochemistry & biomedical Sciences
oligonucleotide synthesizer
2 biology
a sequencing facility
3 Chemistry & Chemical biology
HPLC spectrophotometers
4 Geography & Earth Sciences
plus many other
5 kinesiology
analytical instruments .
6 Medical Physics 7 Psychology, Neuroscience & behaviour .
specimen preparation system for ESEM .
Over 25
different Level I Science courses available for selection including: ASTROn 1F03
COMP SCI 1JC3, 1MD3, 1XA3
MED PHYS 1E03
BIOLOGY 1A03, 1M03
EnVIR SC 1A03, 1b03, 1G03
PHYSICS 1b03, 1bA3, 1bb3, 1L03
BIOPHYS 1S03
GEOG 1HA3, 1Hb3
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Mathe atics & Statistics
Mathematics and Statistics are the sciences that discover and study the patterns of structure, change and space . Mathematics has the ability to explain and predict properties of diverse scientific phenomena such as the shape of a flower, the form of a molecule or the structure of galaxies . Statistics examine the patterns which arise in data, and can be used to distinguish regularities from chance effects . Having a separate Mathematics & Statistics I program allows for admission requirements that better reflect the curriculum and provides the possibility of offering Level I courses that are more challenging, more rewarding and more relevant . Similar to all of our programs, Mathematics & Statistics offers problem-based and inquiry learning experiences that will challenge you to think independently and to apply the knowledge you gain . you will collaborate with faculty and other students doing research and you will have many opportunities for independent study with individual faculty members . you will graduate with a solid grounding in mathematics and statistics and general intellectual skills relevant to careers in science and elsewhere . you will be ready to take your place as a specialist, continue with graduate school or well prepared to pursue a career in professions such as medicine, education and law . Mathematics & Statistics offers a core program which allows students the flexibility to pursue interests in other areas and several joint honours programs and specializations in Mathematics and Statistics, which encourage students to create a more focused program of study .
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The Gateway Mathematics & Statistics I is 1 of 4 Gateway programs within the Faculty of Science that can lead to 25 different areas of study within the Faculty of Science (provided a student meets the Level I requirements)
Statistics can help us make sense of big data and complex
Program Features
systems in astronomy, genomics, social networks, climate simulation and medicine .
Personalized Instruction Enrolment in many of the required courses is small and allows for more personalized instruction, so you get to know your professors and they get to know you .
Flexibility of curriculum Flexibility of curriculum easily allows for the completion of a minor in a
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secondary subject of interest .
Senior Thesis Learn how cryptography, the practice and study of techniques for secure communication, is used in our daily online experiences in such instances as computer passwords, electronic commerce and ATM cards .
A Senior Thesis provides the opportunity to conduct independent research (in an area of your choosing) under a faculty member’s supervision .
Co-op
(beginning in Level III) provides insight into how math is used in Industry Research and Development .
Science Cooperative Education www .science .mcmaster .ca/scce Five-year co-op program (12 or 16 months of paid work experiences) is available, beginning in Level III . Admission is by selection and you apply
Hamilton Hall
The Department of Mathematics & Statistics resides in Hamilton Hall, which houses collaborative learning spaces and, whose redesigned interior won numerous architectural awards.
toward the end of Level II . Available in the following areas of study: Actuarial & Financial Mathematics and Mathematics & Statistics In 2012 there were 249 work terms completed, broken down as follows (all Science Co-ops): 23% work in industry 14% work in hospital research settings 12% worked in government 51% worked in academic settings
8 Areas of Research 1 Algebra & Number Theory
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6 Mathematical biology
3 Applied Mathematics
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Physical
S iences F A C U LT Y O F S C I E N C E
Physical Sciences I is the appropriate preparation for Level II programs in Astrophysics, biophysics, Chemistry, Chemical biology, Medical Physics, and Physics . Having a separate Physical Sciences I program allows for admission requirements that better reflect the curriculum and provides the possibility of offering Level I courses that are more challenging, more rewarding and more relevant to students with interests in that area of study . Similar to all of our programs, Physical Sciences programs offer problem-based and inquiry learning experiences that will challenge you to think independently and to apply the knowledge you gain . you will collaborate with faculty and other students in the laboratory, doing field research, or working in the community, and you will have many opportunities for independent study with individual faculty members . you will graduate with a broad understanding of scientific methods, a solid grounding in your specific area of study, and general intellectual skills relevant to careers in science and elsewhere .
The Gateway Physical Sciences I is 1 of 4 Gateway programs within the Faculty of Science that can lead to 25 different areas of study within the Faculty of Science (provided a student meets the Level I requirements)
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Co-operative education (beginning in Level III) that has a 100% success rate for student placement in meaningful and relevant paid work experiences .
Science Cooperative Education
The Honours Chemistry program features a cohort size of approximately
30 students .
Honours Chemical biology has approximately
60 students .
Interact with your profs Each summer the Department of Physics & Astronomy hires on average 25 undergraduates in research related positions .
www .science .mcmaster .ca/scce Five-year co-op program (12 or 16 months of paid work experiences) is available, beginning in Level III . Admission is by selection and you apply toward the end of Level II . Available in the following areas of study: biophysics, Chemistry, Chemical biology,
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An outstanding peer group Physics & Astronomy graduates excel. The Governor General’s Academic Medal for the highest academic standing in Science has been awarded to a Physics graduate 5 out of the past 7 years . Honours – one third of the first graduating cohort from Honours Chemical biology went to Medical School .
Medical Physics and Physics In 2012 there were 249 work terms completed, broken down as follows (all Science Co-ops): 23% work in industry 14% work in hospital research settings 12% worked in government 51% worked in academic settings
Program Features Personalized Instruction Enrolment in many of the required courses is small and allows for more personalized instruction, so you get to know your professors and they get to know you .
Analysis
Honours Programs honours Medical Physics teaches students to use cuttingedge concepts in Physics to solve problems in human health and biology . Students can undertake hands on learning in fields as diverse as radiation safety, cancer therapy, and medical imaging .
upper-level courses provide opportunities to apply scientific knowledge to the analysis of real-world situations in the various scientific fields .
Senior Thesis A senior thesis provides the opportunity to conduct independent research (in an area of your choosing) under a faculty member’s supervision .
honours Chemistry offers specializations in Advanced Materials and Molecular Science beginning in Level III .
Hands-on Learning Hands-on learning in state-of-the-art laboratories
honours Physics programs offer project based courses
and facilities .
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F A C U LT Y O F
S cial Sciences
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Departments/Areas of Study: 1 Anthropology 2 Economics 3 Geography 4 Health, Aging and Society 5 Indigenous Studies 6 Labour Studies 7 Political Science 8 Psychology, Neuroscience and behaviour 9 Religious Studies
Study in the Social Sciences at McMaster will help you to engage with some of the most compelling questions in contemporary society: How did we get here? where should we be
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going? How should we organize our economy? How do different institutions in society shape
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our experiences? How might we achieve a just society?
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Studying the Social Sciences will stimulate your curiosity, encourage you to seek the answers to important questions and develop the skills you need to engage the world around you .
McMaster/Mohawk Affiliated Certificates Enhance your degree with practical
Social Sciences I is a general Level I program that: allows you to explore the diverse multidisciplinary areas in the Social Sciences gives you a year to discover and focus your academic interests .
and applied skills Prepare you for ‘real-world’ challenges and opportunities .
89.7%
Looking For Options? Social Sciences offers:
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of graduates were employed within two years after graduating
departments/areas of study
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degree combinations
McMaster/Mohawk affiliated certificates*
* Business Studies, Leadership in the Non-Profit Sector, and Applied Behaviour Analysis. concentrate in one or two of our innovative programs or combine a Social Sciences program with a Humanities program for a combined degree minors are available in most Social Sciences subject areas .
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3 3 students universities
A well-rounded education can lead
are currently on exchange around the world .
are available for exchange opportunities .
to success! Through our Experiential Education office you can participate in exciting immersive learning programs
As an Honours student, you can spend all or part of your third year studying abroad at an approved university, where you will: be exposed to varied perspectives on your course of study, enhance professional and personal goals, expand your horizons and increase your marketability to gain a competitive edge .
Internships are a popular way to gain valuable job experience .
that will provide a solid foundation for a successful career .
SOC SCI 1EL0 A six-week course focusing on the transition to university
McMaster partners with many organizations for employment, including:
SOC SCI 2ELO A six-week course focusing on skills required in the workforce .
Financial Institutions
Police Services
Community Service Organizations
SOC SCI 3EL3 Explore leadership through community-based experiences for credit .
Healthcare Organizations
Career Placements 4-6 week job shadowing experiences .
Government Offices
Academic Placements 2-4 hours weekly community-based placements .
First year Inquiry Seminars SOC SCI 1SS3 is taught in small seminar classes of about 30 students and provides an opportunity for students to learn how to ask good questions, search out and evaluate evidence, develop well-reasoned conclusions and present their outcomes to the class . This class provides valuable foundational research and writing skills . Research has shown that students who complete SOC SCI 1SS3 receive higher grades in university courses, complete their degrees on time and are more likely to obtain Dean’s Honour List standing .
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Internships 16-week paid work experiences to develop skills for future careers . SOC SCI 3FO3 Students engage in one or more active learning opportunities in their communities for course credit .
Skill Development In Social Sciences you’ll develop the following skills: Critical Thinking
Research and Data Analysis Time Management
Problem-solving
Communication
writing
Teamwork
$50 million L . R . wilson Hall for Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences is due to open in September 2015 and will include innovative classrooms, lecture halls, research space, a black-box theatre and a concert hall .
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F A C U LT Y O F H U M A N I T I E S
Studi Art sota.humanities.mcmaster.ca The bachelor of Fine Arts (Studio Art) program gives students exceptional opportunities to explore and develop their artistic talents . As a single honours degree with its own direct-entry Level I program, this option allows them to focus on studio art throughout their university careers .
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Upper level art courses give students in-depth knowledge of numerous areas of study. Along with major studio courses, this allows students to build a significant body of work.
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Successful applicants must pass an art portfolio interview as well as meet the general Humanities entrance requirements .
Students are given a strong foundation developing knowledge of different material, technologies, concepts and practices essential to the creation of art . Courses include: Dimensional Material Investigations and Concepts
PA I N T I N G
Material Investigations and Concepts Observational Studies Studio Investigations Art History Electives
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Small Program Target Enrolment Studio Art is a small and highly-selective program at McMaster, leading to a supportive, tight-knit and above all, creative, learning community of students and professors .
EnvironmentallyResponsible Studio Practice One of the unique features of the McMaster bFA is its belief in environmentally-responsible studio practice . while there are pockets of expertise and creative work being done across the globe by concerned artists, McMaster is alone in Canada in declaring a program commitment to this initiative!
Studio Space
3sq,u0are5me0tres Painting, drawing and sculpture studios Print-making studio with state-of-the-art health and safety features and a 36”x70” press Ceramics facility with two throwing wheels, pug mill, clay mixer, slab roller and extruder working sculpture foundry for bronze casting welding studio Critique and presentation gallery
A great city for artists! Hamilton has a burgeoning art scene and now boasts over 30 exhibition spaces in addition to the Art Gallery of Hamilton and McMaster Museum of Art .
Possible Careers
6000+ amazing objects!
Some of our recent graduates have become:
The McMaster Museum of Art houses one of the best university art collections anywhere in the country . The museum is a fantastic on-campus resource for artists and art lovers, allowing students to examine first-hand internationally acclaimed historic and contemporary art works . It is also the location for
Professional Artists and Designers
Conservators and Gallery Directors
Stage and Costume Designers
Art Council Administrators
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Globalization is becoming a buzz word in our society and an integrated part of our culture, experiences and learning . McMaster’s International Student Services (ISS) assists students who are considering or preparing for an experience abroad through: Online searchable databases on work, study, intern, teaching and volunteer abroad opportunities . Online access to The big Guide to Living and working Overseas . Information sessions and study abroad fairs that connect students with opportunities abroad . Pre-departure orientation sessions to prepare students for a sojourn abroad, including information on: finances, immigration procedures, medical protocols, and cultural awareness Resource library including general reference materials, funding information and program/country specific brochures .
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Stepping outside of your home boundaries to immerse yourself in a foreign culture will
Student Exchange Agreements spend part or all of your third or fourth year studying abroad credits earned while on exchange are transferred to your McMaster degree
broaden your perspective about
pay tuition and supplementary fees to McMaster to avoid high international fees
alternative lifestyles as well as
discipline are eligible
enhance your marketability in today’s global economy .
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Student Success Centre studentsuccess .mcmaster .ca your success is important to us . whether you are looking for academic skills support, ways to become involved during your time at McMaster, career direction and job search assistance or opportunities to engage with the greater Hamilton community, we can help direct your search and plan your next steps . twitter .com/macssc facebook .com/MacSSC
Services and programs include: First-year orientation programs Volunteer connections
we are committed to the continual
Leadership development programs
improvement of learning accessibility for
Community engagement and service learning
students with disabilities including: learning
Mentoring and experiential learning
disabilities, acquired brain injury, mental health
Career counselling and advising
disorders, ADHD, chronic illness, and sensory or
Job search
mobility disabilities . Students are encouraged
Education planning
to contact our office prior to the start of classes
Visit us in Gilmour Hall 110 or connect with us online at studentsuccess .mcmaster .ca .
oisa .mcmaster .ca ISS provides core services to the international
promoting, supporting and guiding
student population and to Canadian students
students for international careers
advising on immigration matters promotion and administration of
health insurance for international degreeseeking students, exchange students and visiting students
international exchange programs,
Annual events such as Language CafĂŠ,
study/work/volunteer abroad opportunities
The Hamilton Series, and International
mentorship programs
sas .mcmaster .ca
Academic and writing skills support
International Student Services (ISS)
wishing to go abroad . These services include:
Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
to become familiar with our services: academic accommodations guidance from a Program Coordinator academic support from a Learning Strategist training in the use of assistive technologies Summer Transition Program for incoming McMaster Students with a disability: http://sas .mcmaster .ca/transition
Education week .
Student wellness Centre wellness .mcmaster .ca wellness in mind, body and spirit is essential
registered nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists,
sports medicine, psychiatry, naturopathic
as you learn, grow and change during your
wellness educators) with a special interest
medicine, referrals
time here at McMaster . The Student wellness
in university students, we provide student-
wellness education and health promotion
Centre provides services that will enhance
centered, accessible, confidential and caring
student leadership opportunities in
your personal and academic success .
services for you .
wellness outreach
Staffed by highly qualified service providers (family physicians, personal counsellors,
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personal counselling
The Student wellness Centre clinical and
group counselling and workshops
educational teams are here to support you
medical care for illness and injury
in reaching your full potential .
Indigenous student
serv ces
www.mcmaster.ca/indigenous
There are a variety of services available for Indigenous learners at McMaster, as well as welcoming and friendly staff who are here to help support you throughout your time at McMaster . Services are offered out of two main offices, the Indigenous Studies Program (ISP) Office and the Aboriginal Students Health Sciences (ASHS) Office .
Aboriginal Applicants we encourage aboriginal
Indigenous Student Services Providers at McMaster university:
applicants to self-identify when completing an application through the OuAC to benefit from the service and support of
Manager, Aboriginal Programs & Student Services
the Aboriginal Recruitment and
Aboriginal Recruitment and Retention Officer
Retention Officer throughout
Indigenous Student Counsellor
the application, offer and
ASHS Mentors
registration process .
ASHS Coordinator
Other Indigenous Services & Events Elder-in-Residence & Visiting Elder Program Scholarships – HATCH Award ($8,000), bragg Award ($1,500),
@MACIndigenous Indigenous @ McMaster
Harvey Longboat Graduate Scholarship ($15,000) welcoming Powwow Iroquoian Socials Traditional Teaching workshops Research & writing workshops Transitional Supports Indigenous Studies Resource Library Indigenous Student Groups: McMaster First Nations Student Association (MFNSA), Aboriginal Health Interest Group (AHIG), McMaster Indigenous Graduate Students (MIGS)
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information tours.mcmaster.ca
Regular Campus Tours Campus tours take about 1 .5 hours and are conducted by McMaster students . The entire campus is covered in the tour including a visit to at least one residence building .
A visit is the best way to learn more about a university and get a feel for the campus . you can meet students, staff and faculty, all who help define the distinct personality of the university . McMaster offers many opportunities to do this,
Please note:
from simply spending a couple of hours touring the campus to staying for a whole day and attending scheduled activities during one of our special visit days . Please contact us in advance to book your campus visit . This will ensure that we
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have time to make the necessary arrangements for you . when you register for
Advanced notice of two to three working days is
your visit you will receive details about start times, location, where to park, etc .
required OR one week’s notice for Saturday visits
Remember parents and friends are always welcome to join you! Tours are available Monday to Friday, September 16
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to December 2, 2013 and January 13 to April 4, 2014 . All tours take place at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Special visitor days at McMaster University:
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Campus tours are available during March break and throughout the summer, from mid-May to the beginning of August . Please be sure to register
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in advance as group sizes are limited.
Fall Preview
May @ Mac
Saturday, October 26 OR Saturday, november 16
Saturday, May 10, 2014
tour the campus and visit display areas to talk with reps from academic, service areas and student groups in a relaxed and informal roam around session
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University-wide Open House event applicants will be sent information in the Spring includes campus bus tours, special facility
Register On-Line To register for a campus tour, contact the Student Recruitment Office: Tour Portal: tours .mcmaster .ca
tours, sample lectures and lab demonstrations, opportunities to speak with professors, staff and students
Parking Complimentary parking passes will be provided for registered campus tour visitors upon arrival . Please refer to your tour booking confirmation e-mail for further details . It is best to enter the campus via the Sterling Street entrance (Central Campus) . Directions can be found online at: http://future .mcmaster .ca/tours/visit/parking-and-directions/
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10,000 visitors toured our campus during our special visit days last year (Fall Preview and May@Mac)
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Don’t wait, tour early!
Guests per tour on average
Student guides
we have an app for that! Tour guests who have a compatible iOS smartphone are welcome to try MacMap to find Gilmour Hall . MacMap is an app that provides
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walking directions of the entire McMaster Campus . The app is a free download from the Apple Store / iTunes .
Virtual Tour Our campus welcomes
20,000+ visitors annually
tours .mcmaster .ca unable to visit McMaster in person? Explore our picturesque campus via one of our online tours . you can take a Guided Tour that follows the same route as an in-person walking tour, create a personalized tour or simply explore major campus hotspots . we also offer a basic version for users with a slower internet connection or older computer .
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