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Visit Us
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The Community
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Residence
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Living Off Campus
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Dining On Campus
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Money Matters
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Athletics and Recreation Admission Requirements – insert
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McMaster Faculties and Programs
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International Exchanges
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Student Services
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Indigenous Services
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Stay Connected
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Campus Map
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tours.mcmaster.ca
Visit us Don’t wait, tour early A visit is the best way to learn more about a university and get a feel for the
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.
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, 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
Please note:
have time to make the necessary arrangements for you. When you register for
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your visit you will receive details about start times, location, where to park, etc.
Advanced notice of two to three
Remember parents and friends are always welcome to join you!
working days is required OR one week’s notice for Saturday visits Tours are available Monday to Friday,
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SPECIAL VISIT DAYS AT McMASTER UNIVERSITY:
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take place at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
March Break and throughout the summer, from mid-May to the beginning of August. Please be sure to register in advance as
FALL PREVIEW
MAY @ MAC
Saturday, October 25 OR Saturday, November 15, 2014
University-wide Open House event
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Tour the campus and visit display areas
applicants will be sent
to talk with reps from academic/service
information in the Spring
and informal roam around session.
January 12 to April 8, 2015. All tours
Campus tours are available during
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areas and student groups in a relaxed
September 15 to December 3, 2014 and
includes campus bus tours, special facility tours, sample lectures and lab
spaces are limited.
Register On-Line To register for a campus tour, contact the Student Recruitment Office: Tour Portal: tours.mcmaster.ca E-mail: tours@mcmaster.ca
demonstrations, opportunities to speak with professors,
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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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15,000 visitors toured our campus during our special visit days last year (Fall Preview and May@Mac)
Our campus welcomes
25,000+ visitors annually
Virtual Tour tours.mcmaster.ca
We have an app for that! Tour guests who have a compatible iOS smartphone
Unable to visit McMaster in person? Explore our picturesque campus via
are welcome to try MacMap to find Gilmour Hall.
one of our online tours. You can take a Guided Tour that follows the same
MacMap is an app that provides walking directions
route as an in-person walking tour, create a personalized tour or simply
of the entire McMaster Campus. The app is a free
explore major campus hotspots. We also offer a basic version for users
download from the Apple Store / iTunes.
with a slower internet connection or older computer.
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the
Community www.tourismhamilton.ca
Hamilton Hamilton (also known as “The Hammer”) is the fourth-largest
Lake Huron
city in Ontario and the ninth-largest city in Canada and sits in the middle of Ontario’s “Golden Horseshoe”. We are less than an hour’s drive from the United States border and only 45 minutes
Guelph Waterloo
from Toronto, Niagara Falls, Waterloo and Guelph. While visiting
Toronto
Lake Ontario
Hamilton Niagara Falls
McMaster take some time to discover Hamilton.
Lake Erie
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NIAGARA ESCARPMENT & THE BRUCE TRAIL Hamilton boasts 126 waterfalls identified by Hamilton Conservation Authority, found along the Niagara Escarpment and the Bruce Trail. http://cityofwaterfalls.ca/
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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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A THE ART GALLERY OF HAMILTON 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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Campus community 5,000 trees are on McMaster’s campus, excluding woodland property, which means that there are about 0.004 trees per square metre!
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McMaster University libraries are hubs of excitement and change, leading the way to become Canada’s most innovative, user-centred, academic library.
McMASTER’S CAMPUS LIBRARIES Mills Humanities and Social Sciences
Innis Business
Thode Science and Engineering
Health Sciences Health Sciences
SUPER CRAWL, JAMES STREET NORTH Super Crawl, an annual festival on James Street North, showcases the intrinsic charm and cultural character of the street. Hosting music, art, dance and theatre from Hamilton and around the world. www.supercrawl.ca
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buzz Campus
It’s become the latest buzz on campus – a thriving colony of more than 25,000 honey bees.
ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS 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
McMaster has a student population of 25,775 including an undergraduate population of 21,281.
Some images courtesy of maps.google.ca, Hamilton, July 12, 2013.
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future.mcmaster.ca President & Vice Chancellor Patrick Deane talks about how his Forward With Integrity paper will enrich the undergraduate student experience‌
president’s message
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 their education, reflect on the different components needed to achieve those goals and build a personalized and self-reflective sense of their evolving academic career.
Our goal is to create a learning environment that educates for capability, that considers multiple perspectives, supports individuals and instills an inquiring, self-directed frame of mind in order to foster intellectual and personal independence, as well as wisdom and flexibility.
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www.youtube.com/McMasterUTV
building an
inclusive community
McMaster University is a diverse campus community, which is home
to over 27,000 students, staff, and faculty. The range of University and McMaster Students Union (MSU) services and clubs on campus provide students with many opportunities to engage in a wide range of activities and to access resources, supportive spaces and assistance according to their interests and needs, including:
McMASTER UNIVERSITY SERVICES Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
Office of Human Rights & Equity Services (HRES)
Bridges Café
McMASTER STUDENTS UNION (MSU) SERVICES
International Students Services
Queer Student Community Centre
McMaster First Nations Student Association
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.
Positive Space The Positive Space Program at McMaster University is offered through the Office
In seeking to build an inclusive community with a shared purpose, McMaster University strives to embody these values:
Respect + Collaboration + Diversity
of Human Rights & Equity Services and the MSU’s Queer
A Respectful Community
A Collaborative Community
A Diverse Community
Student Community Centre. The
is one where freedom of expression, belief, and diversity of knowledge occur in a framework of dignity, respect, and public engagement.
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.
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.
program focuses on increasing the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ) staff, students and faculty members on campus. In addition, the Positive Space Program offers an important opportunity for allies to publicly show their support for LGBTQ campus members.
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
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residence information
Additional videos and photos of our residences are available at tours.mcmaster.ca
housing.mcmaster.ca
Admission to Residence
Mary E. Keyes Residence
Bates Residence
CO-ED (furnished suites) CAPACITY 280
CO-ED (furnished apartment) CAPACITY 506
Online Residence application and deposit deadline is 4:00 pm, June 1, 2015 The residence admission average is reviewed annually and will be confirmed in early 2015
Matthews Hall CO-ED (traditional) CAPACITY 256
Moulton Hall CO-ED/FEMALE (traditional) CAPACITY 185
Students are notified of their residence status with their offer of admission
Wallingford Hall
Building/room assignments are done
FEMALE (traditional) CAPACITY 75
by random lottery Students list room-type preferences on their online residence application and may indicate a specific roommate request
Traditional double room
Residence Options Our 12 residence buildings are located on our central campus, within a five-minute walk to classes, athletic facilities, libraries and of course amazing dining facilities. We
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Washro
offer a range of building sizes and types (see campus map on pages 64). Typically, our residences can be divided into two main categories, traditional
Traditional double room with washroom
and apartment/suite style.
Residence Costs McMaster residence is home to almost 3,600 students
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Bunk & Loft Triple
Triple/Quad
Double Room
$4,885
$5,445
$5,760
Double Room with Washroom $6,195
LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES Global Perspectives
Healthy Active Living
Women & Leadership
THEMED COMMUNITIES
Sustainability
Alcohol Free
All Female
Quiet
Brandon Hall Whidden Hall
CO-ED (traditional) CAPACITY 557
CO-ED (traditional) CAPACITY 27 6
Hedden Hall CO-ED (traditional) CAPACITY 389
Les Prince Hall CO-ED (traditional with washroom) CAPACITY 389
Woodstock Hall CO-ED (traditional) CAPACITY 295
McKay Hall Edwards Hall
CO-ED (traditional) CAPACITY 272
CO-ED (traditional) CAPACITY 9 8
TRADITIONAL dormitory style buildings where students
Washro
APARTMENT AND SUITE STYLE
share washroom, lounge and kitchen
a self-contained apartment
areas with other residents on their floor
or suite with kitchen or
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kitchenette, washroom
consists of single, double, triple, bunk
and lounge area
& loft and quad rooms (most first-year
Apartment Style
students are housed in double rooms);
each student has an
single and double rooms with ensuite
individual bedroom within
washrooms are also available
the apartment/suite
co-ed or all-female buildings/floors
co-ed buildings
full meal plan required
minimum of a reduced
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meal plan required Suite Style
Suite Single Room $6,530
Single Room with Washroom $6,995
Apartment $7,505
$8,035 Residence costs are based on 2014-15 fees. Fees are subject to change annually.
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living
off campus
40% of first-year students live off campus
macoffcampus.ca
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.
Society of Off-Campus Students (SOCS) www.mac-socs.ca SOCS strives to help off-campus and commuter students connect to McMaster, and give off-campus students a voice on campus by: providing a full schedule of Welcome Week events for ALL first year offcampus and commuter students coordinating social and athletic
Off-Campus Resource Centre
activities for members throughout the
www.macoffcampus.ca
year (e.g. intramural sports teams, peer tutoring, formal dinner & dance; themed
Location: McMaster University Centre (MUSC)
social events)
consists of volunteers (one male and one
newsletter informing them of 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.
female) that provide safe and friendly Searchable on-line rental listings. Most rentals are within a 10 -15 minute walk of the campus
Off-Campus Sample Rents (monthly, not including utilities) Rooms in a house $375 - $450
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www.msumcmaster.ca/swhat The Student Walk-Home Attendant Team
providing members a weekly upcoming events across campus
Student Walk-Home Attendant Team (SWHAT)
Bachelor apartment $500 - $700
Year-round access for advice and guidance
“Housemate Connector” service – connect and find the perfect roommate
1 bedroom apartment $600 - $800
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.
2 bedroom apartment $700 - $1,000
3 bedroom apartment $900 - $1,200
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dining on campus hospitality.mcmaster.ca
Residence Meal Plans BASIC MEAL PLAN
There are 21 dining locations on campus
Group A = Full Meal Plan Group B = Reduced Meal Plan (available for Bates and Mary E. Keyes residences only)
We offer five different sized meal plans from Light to X-Large to suit your lifestyle and eating habits. One of our most popular plans is the Regular meal
Dining Facilities
plan, which allows flexibility and suits the average student’s needs.
Whether you are living in residence or off-campus, finding a place to eat at McMaster is simple and convenient. At our various dining locations
Residence meal plan costs (2014-2015):
on campus, vegetarian/vegan choices, international food menus, nutritious options as well as quick snacks are offered to accommodate the 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.
LIGHT
SMALL
REGULAR
LARGE
X-LARGE
A = $3,075
A = $3,225
A = $3,425
A = $3,625
A = $3,825
B = $2,310
B = $2,460
B = $2,660
B = $2,860
B = $3,060
BASIC
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.
+ OPTIONS
These plans offer you access to both on- and off-campus locations without
Mandatory
Optional addition to basic plan
Optional addition to basic plan
Non-taxable
Non-taxable
Taxable
Non-refundable
Refundable
Refundable
Non-cumulative
Cumulative
Cumulative
Non-transferable
Transferable
Transferable
On-campus food purchases only
On-campus food purchases only
On-campus non-food items and on- and (participating) off-campus food purchases
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Sandwich . . . . . . . . . . . . .$5.25 12” Sub . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6.80 Pasta with Veggies . . . . . .$6.45 Centro Daily Vegetarian Special . . . . . .$7.99 Caesar Salad (Large) . . . .$6.59
10” Calzone . . . . . . . . . . . . $8.95 Penne Chicken Primavera . . $9.15 New York Steak Dinner . . . $10.35 Beef Udon Soup Bowl. . . . . $6.79 Tofu Udon Noodles . . . . . . . $6.79 Pan Asian Noodles . . . . . . . $7.79
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money matters sfas.mcmaster.ca
financial aid + scholarships
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ent’s Awa rd
AV E R A G E
95%+ VA L U E
$2,500
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
More than 4,400 first-year students received an entrance scholarship in 2013-14.
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.
AV E R A G E
90-94.99% VA L U E
$1,000
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.
AV E R A G E
85-89.99% VA L U E
$750
McMaster also offers in-course and graduand scholarships valued at $1.8 million
AV E R A G E
80-84.99% VA L U E
$500 *
tuition fees for a full course load (for 2013/2014) including all supplementary fees, range from $6,959 to $11,302 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.
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LOCAL
FIRST-YEAR EXPENSES
TUITION FEES* $6,959 $6,959 ACCOMMODATTUIT * ION ION FEES $5,760 60 (BASED ON $5,7 TUIT ION N FEES*ATIO DO ACCO UBLEMMOD $6,9 59 OCCUPANC DOUBLE $5,7 ON N ACCO Y ROMMOD (BASE ATIO OM ) D 60 FOOD (MEALS(BASE Y ROOM PANC D ON DOUB LE ) ) OCCU $3 ,42 5 (BASED ON RE OCCU PANC Y ROOM LS) ) $3,425 GU FOOD LA R(MEA MEAL PLAN FOOD D ON REGULAR ) (MEA (BASELS) $3,4 25 BOOKS AND SU PLAN)LAR (BASE D ON PPMEAL LIE S REGU $1,300 PLAN) PERSONAL EXMEAL SUPPLIES $1,300 PEBOOK NSESS AND $1,000 0 BOOKPERS S TRANSPORTA AND EXPE SUPP LIESNSES $1,30$1,00 0 TION** ONAL $0 PERSTRAN ONALSPOR ON**$1,000 $0 EXPETATI NSES TOTAL: TRANSPORTATION** $0 $18,444 $18,444 TOTAL: TOTAL: $18,444
$6,959 TUITION FEES* TUITION FEES* $5,100 N*** ATIO $6 MMOD ,959 ACCO ACCOMMODATION $2,800 **FEES TUIT * *LS) ION $5,100 $6,9 (MEA FOOD 59 FOOD (MEALS) $1,300 ACCO MMOD SUPP ATIO $2N S AND N*** ,800 LIES$5,10 BOOK 0 BOOKS AND SUPP 0 LIEONAL FOOD SLS) $1, (MEA EXPE 300NSES PERS $2,8$1,00 00 PERSONAL EXPE BOOK ES ON** $1,300 $0 SNSAND TATI SUPP $1, SPOR LIES 00 TRAN 0 TRANSPORTATIO N** EXPENSES PERSONAL $0 $1,000 $17,159 L:TATION** TRANTOTA SPOR ON $0 TOTAL: $17,159 TOTAL: $17,159
COMMUTER
$6,959 $6,959 TUITION FEES* $0 $0 LO CA L CO MMUT ACCOMMODATION LOCA L ERCOMMUTER $900 $900 LS) (MEA TUITION FEESFOOD * $1,300 $6,959LIES $6 $1,300 ION S AND SUPP BOOK ACCOMMODTUIT $6,959,959 $6,959 0 ATION FEES* $0 $1,00 0 $1,00 ONAL EXPE MMOD N NSES FOOD (MEAACCO $0 $0 $0 0 LS) PERS ATIO$9 $2,10 $0 00 ON** TATI $9 FOOD 00 SPOR (MEALS) BOOKS AND SUTRAN $900 $900 PPLIES $1,300 $1,0300 S SUPPLIES $1,30 PERSONAL BOOK $122 0 59 EXPENSAND $10,159 $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: $10,159 $12 259 TOTAL: $10,1 59 $12259
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/
Library Support
Working On Campus Daycare Assistant
Website Assistant
Finding employment through work programs on campus is a great way to offset some of your university expenses. We offer our students a wide range of opportunities to earn a few extra dollars as well as gain valuable work experience.
Personal Trainers / Fitness Instructors
Research Assistant
200+ students work for Athletics & Recreation
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athletics & recreation
Athletics and Recreation is the largest employer of students on campus, spending more than $1 million/year on student salaries.
marauders.ca
Looking to stay active while at university?
We’re committed to building a safe and inclusive space where diversity
McMaster Athletics and Recreation has a
is celebrated. All members of our
wide variety of opportunities, including varsity athletics, intramurals, instructional programming, drop-in activities and outdoor recreation. Our facilities include the Ivor Wynne Centre, David
community are welcome to play,
Join a team
learn, and cheer with us.
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 Mindfulness & Wellness Centre, the only Alpine Tower High Ropes course at a Canadian university, and one of the largest university fitness centres in Canada.
Curling*
Baseball
Badminton
Gymnastics*
Squash
Fastpitch
Football
Basketball
Ice Hockey*
Swimming
Field Hockey*
Cheerleading*
Lacrosse
Tennis
Flag Football*
Cross Country
Lifeguarding*
Track, Ultimate*
Synchronized Swimming*
Dance*
Rowing
Volleyball
Fencing
Rugby
Water Polo
Figure Skating*
Sailing*
Wrestling
Golf
Soccer
Instructional Programs SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
* Competitive club teams
45+ classes per week in instructional programming including everything from yoga to ballet to karate to triathlon training to squash lessons,
16 sports
to Meditation.
40 leagues and tournaments
Over 2300 students enrolled
2,500+ games
in an instructional program in 2013-14.
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ALL abilities EVERYONE welcome
For tryout information, and coaching contacts, visit: www.marauders.ca
The Pulse This state-of-the-art facility has everything you need to stay fit, regardless of your fitness level, interest, goals or available work out times. Membership gives you access to all the equipment, fitness and cycling classes as well as the indoor climbing wall. The Pulse offers:
Computerized Cardiovascular Equipment Such as: treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bikes, stair climbers, rowing machines, Adaptive Motion Trainers and several accessible pieces. Strength Training Area Over 7,000 square feet of resistance training equipment including single station machines, free weights, Olympic/power lifting platforms, and accessible multi-station areas. Fitness/Aerobics/Cycling Fitness Classes are offered daily and include Zumba, Core Blast, Step, Boot Camp, and many more.
37,098 spectators attended the 2012 Vanier Cup, making it the largest Canadian interuniversity event in history – McMaster fans made up the vast majority of the record setting number.
The Cycling Studio contains stateof-the-art cycling bikes to provide a “road bike” experience. Classes are run throughout the day at different skill levels. Pulse factoids from the 2013-14 school year:
Athletic Success 2 OUA champions in 2013-14 men’s volleyball & women’s volleyball
1068
cycle classes
1238
fitness classes
12,683
Pulse members
1 CIS S bronze team medal in 2013-14 men’s volleyball
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how do I
apply?
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
Ontario High School Applicants
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.
Complete 101 form on the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC). www.ouac.on.ca
Submit English Language Proficiency Documents (if required). See back of insert for details. Grade Reports are automatically submitted to the OUAC/McMaster electronically by Ontario high schools.
March, 2015 – Applicants presenting a minimum of 3 final or 6 midterm Grade 12 U/M courses will be considered for admission on a rolling basis (applicants must have 6 Grade 12 U/M courses completed or in progress, including program specific requirements). April, 2015 – Applicants will be reviewed again upon receipt of second semester midterm grades (offers will go out on a rolling basis as grade data is received, until May 15). * 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, 2015.
Applicants from other Canadian Provinces
STEP 1 Apply to McMaster
DEADLINE January 14, 2015 (recommended)
STEP 2 Submit any necessary documentation
DEADLINE April 1, 2015
STEP 3 Receive an offer of admission (Offer Timeline)*
Complete 105D form at: www.ouac.on.ca
Submit English Language Proficiency Documents (if required). See back of insert for details. Official Grade 12 transcripts upon receipt of first semester finals and again with second semester midterm marks.
Applicants will be assessed for admission as soon as all required documentation is received. It is recommended that all first semestered grades be submitted no later than March 1, 2015. Applicants must have completed or be registered in all programspecific required courses. School transcripts confirming registration in all Grade 12 (or equivalent) courses in which you are enrolled 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%.
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Ontario
ENG4U = English ICS4U = Computer Science MCV4U = Calculus & Vectors MDM4U = Mathematics of Data Management MHF4U = Advanced Functions PSE4U = Exercise Science SBI4U = Biology SCH4U = Chemistry SES4U = Earth & Space Science SPH4U = Physics TEJ4M = Computer Engineering Technology
DeGroote School of business
arts & Science
PaGe #
admission requirements
level I program (OUAC code)
Arts & Science 18 Program (MX)
grade 12 u/m requirements 6 courses including*: ENG4U One of: MHF4U, MCV4U Two of the four remaining credits must be at the U level
Anticipated Admission Range** Admission is by selection. A minimum of 88% is required for consideration.
target enrolment
60
Notes and Additional Requirements Mandatory supplementary application form on the web at: mcmaster.ca/artsci Deadline: February 1, 2015 Note: MCV4U is highly recommended Internship Opportunities
24 Business (MB)
Note: Applicants without MCV4U will be required to take an equivalent Calculus course in Level I in addition to the required Calculus course.
ENG4U Two of: MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
82-86%
ENG4U MCV4U
75-78%
220
Note: Each stream is a separate program choice on the OUAC application
Co-op available
600
Applicants without MDM4U will be required to take Stats 1L03 in first year
Bachelor of Technology I
engineering
20
3 Streams: Automotive & Vehicle Technology (MAT) Biotechnology (MTT) Process Automation (MPT)
Mandatory co-op
Computer Science 26 (MC or MCC)
ENG4U MCV4U Two of: SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U, SES4U, ICS4U, TEJ4M
85-89%
45
Engineering (ME or MEC) 28 (co-op & regular)
ENG4U MCV4U
86-90%
780
(co-op & regular)
SCH4U SPH4U
Applicants with a strong admission average may qualify for Free Choice of discipline in Level II Co-op available Mandatory supplementary application form on the web at: fhs.mcmaster.ca/bhsc
ENG4U One of: MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U SBI4U SCH4U One non-math, non-science, non-technology 4U or 4M credit
Admission is by selection. A minimum of 90% is required for consideration.
41 Midwifery (MY)
ENG4U One of: SBI4U, SCH4U One Social Science U or M
Admission is by selection. Typically a minimum of 80% is required for consideration.
30
44 Nursing (MN)
ENG4U One of: MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U SBI4U SCH4U
88-91%
140
30 Health Sciences (MNS) health sciences
SCH4U SPH4U
Deadline: February 1, 2015 160
Note: Courses in technological education, science or mathematics are not acceptable as the fifth course requirement. Acceptable courses may be searched at: future.mcmaster.ca/programs/healthsci/search Midwifery application package and interview details available at: fhs.mcmaster.ca/midwifery Deadline: February 1, 2015 Note: Applicants must be Canadian Citizens or have Permanent Resident status prior to applying to the Midwifery program.
PaGe #
level I program (OUAC code)
32 Humanities (MH)
grade 12 u/m requirements 6 courses including*: ENG4U
Anticipated Admission Range**
target enrolment
Notes and Additional Requirements
75-78%
565
SBI4U is recommended for students planning to enter a Cognitive Science of Language program. Note: Internships available
humanities
Music auditions will be at McMaster February – April, 2015.
42 Music (MM)
75-78% + successful audition
ENG4U
35
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. SBI4U is recommended for students planning to enter a Music Cognition program Note: Internships available
30
82 - 85%
65
Co-op available in some degree programs
82-85%
60
Note: Applicants without MCV4U will be required to take an equivalent Calculus course in Level I
- Integrated Science 34 iSci (MIS)
ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U Two of: SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Admission is by selection. A minimum of high 80s is required for consideration.
50
36 Kinesiology (MV)
ENG4U One of: MHF4U, MCV4U SBI4U
87-90%
200
50 Life Sciences (MLS)
ENG4U One of: MHF4U, MCV4U SBI4U One of: MHF4U, MCV4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
87-90%
840
Note: Applicants without MCV4U will be required to take an equivalent Calculus course in Level I
82-85%
90
Co-op available
83-87%
140
Co-op available
56 Studio Art (MHS)
46
science
48
Social SCIENCES
Portfolio/Interview held during Winter. Contact sota@mcmaster.ca for dates and to schedule your appointment.
75-78% + successful portfolio interview
ENG4U
Chemical & Physical Sciences (MPS)
ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U
SCH4U SPH4U
Environmental & Earth Sciences (MEE)
ENG4U One of: MHF4U, MCV4U One of: SBI4U, SCH4U One of: MHF4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
52
Mathematics & Statistics (MZ)
ENG4U MHF4U
MCV4U
38
Medical Radiation Sciences (MRS)
ENG4U MHF4U MCV4U
SBI4U SCH4U
54 Social Sciences (ML)
ENG4U
Note: Internships available
Mandatory supplementary application form on the web at: www.science.mcmaster.ca/isci/ Deadline: February 1, 2015 Note: MCV4U and PSE4U are recommended. Applicants without MCV4U will be required to take an equivalent Calculus course in Level I. Co-op available in some degree programs
75-78%
1,040
MHF4U or MCV4U are strongly recommended for students planning to enter programs in Economics or Psychology, Neuroscience, & Behaviour (PNB). SBI4U is recommended for students planning to enter a program in PNB. Note: Internship available
Please note: Information related to admission policies is as of August 2014 and is subject to change without notice. Note: A ll 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 or amendments to applications to any program at any time. * a course can only be used to meet one specific admission requirement per program. ** Estimates are provided as a guide only (based on information available as of summer 2014) and are subject to change.
National requirements by province General Requirements 5 courses numbered 30 or 31
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba New Brunswick Newfoundland and Labrador North West Territories Nova Scotia
Quebec
Biology
Calculus
Chemistry
Physics
(ENG4U)
(SBI4U)
(MCV4U)
(SCH4U)
(SPH4U)
English Language Arts 30-1
Pre-Calculus Math (MHF4U)
Biology 30
Math 31 *
Chemistry 30
Physics 30
Math 30-1
Biology 12
Calculus 12 *
Chemistry 12
Physics 12
Principles of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 12
4 Grade 12 academic courses including all required courses in the average.
English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
5 courses numbered 40A or 40S including all required courses
English 40S
Biology 40S
Calculus 45A, 45S *
Chemistry 40S
Physics 40S
Pre-Calculus 40S
Applied Math 40S
5 courses numbered 120, 121 or 122 including all required courses
English 121 or 122
Biology 121, 122
Calculus 120/ Calculus 12/ Advanced Math with intro to Calculus 120/121 *
Chemistry 121, 122
Physics 121, 122
Pre-Calculus A120 and B120/Trig & 3 Space 121, 122
Foundations Math 120 with Math 110
11 acceptable Grade 12 credits at the 3000 level including all required courses
English 3201
Biology 3201
Calculus 3208 Math 3207 *
Chemistry 3202
Physics 3204
Mathematics 3200, 3204, 3205
5 courses numbered 30 or 31
English Language Arts 30-1
Biology 30
Math 31 *
Chemistry 30
Physics 30
Math 30-1
The blended mark for English 12 or English 12 First Peoples is used for admission
The Blended mark for ELA 30-1 is used for admission 5 Grade 12 Academic courses including all required courses
English 12
Biology 12
Calculus 12 *
Chemistry 12
Physics 12
Math 12, Adv Math 12, Pre-Calc 12
5 courses numbered 30 or 31
English Language Arts 30-1
Biology 30
Math 31 *
Chemistry 30
Physics 30
Math 30-1
The Blended mark for ELA 30-1 is used for admission 5 Grade 12 Academic courses numbered 611 or 621 including all required courses
English 621
Biology 621
Math 611B *
Chemistry 621
Physics 621
Math 621A, 621B
Completion of 6 Grade 12 high school academic courses equivalent to Ontario curriculum requirements
2 - English 603 courses (English 109 and 604 are not acceptable)
Biology I (101)
Calculus I (201) *
Chemistry I & II (202)
Physics I & II (203)
Linear Algebra I
5 grade 12 Academic courses numbered 30
English A30 & B30
Biology 30
Calculus 30 *
Chemistry 30
Physics 30
Mathematics 30B and 30C
4 Grade 12 academic courses including all required courses in the average
English 12 or English 12 First Peoples
Biology 12
Calculus 12 *
Chemistry 12
Physics 12
Principles of Math 12 or Pre-Calculus 12
CEGEP (DEC) 12 academic semester credits (R score used for admission consideration)
Saskatchewan
Yukon
Additional Math (MDM4U)
The Blended mark for ELA 30-1 is used for admission
Nunavut
PEI
English
The blended mark for English 12 or English 12 First Peoples is used for admission
Note: Refer to the Ontario Admissions Requirements chart. * AP Calculus is also acceptable
Statistics I
International Baccalaureate
admissions requirements
General Requirements
Anticipated Minimum Score
Students may present a full I.B. diploma or a combination of I.B. courses
Program
Minimum Score*
predicted scores will be evaluated solely on their percentage grades,
Arts & Science
35
unless they make a written request to have their I.B. predicted scores
B. Tech. I **
28-29
assessed (deadline: May 1, 2015)
Business
32-33
Computer Science
33-35
Chemical & Physical Sciences
31-33
Engineering
35-36
Environmental & Earth Sciences
31-33
(certificate) and 12 U/M’s (or equivalent) Applicants who present both percentage grade equivalents and I.B.
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 the I.B. Diploma will be considered for Level I, provided the completed program includes the subject requirements of the program desired. Six subjects are required at the diploma level, of which three must be at the Higher level.
Advanced Placement (A.P.) Applicants who have completed A.P. courses will be considered for admission to a Level I program. 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**
85-89.99%
33-35**
80-84.99%
30-32**
** 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)
Health Sciences Humanities Integrated Science
36 28-29 35
Kinesiology
34-35
Life Sciences
34-36
Mathematics & Statistics
31-33
Medical Radiation Sciences
33-34
Midwifery
30
Music
28-29
Nursing
35-36
Social Sciences
28-29
Studio Art
28-29
* Higher score may be required. ** Includes: Automotive and Vehicle Technology (AVT), Biotechnology (BIO), Process Automation Technology (PAT)
English Language Proficiency
requirements
English Language Proficiency Requirements
6.5
re
IELTS
mum sco ni
mi
ELP
Overall
International English Language Testing System With a minimum score of 5 in each of the four components (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening)
future.mcmaster.ca
if you have not: resided in an English-speaking country for at least four years immediately
PTE
60
re
English Language Test (indicated below)
mum sco ni
mi
You will be required to submit an
Overall
Pearson Test of English – Academic With a minimum score of 60 in writing and speaking
prior to September 2015
educational institution in a full-time academic (non-ESL) program for at least three years immediately
CAEL Canadian Academic English Language Assessment
70
re
attended an English-medium
mum sco ni
mi
OR
prior to September, 2015. Official
The Admission Committee reserves the right to still require a test of
Cambridge Advanced English
English at its discretion.
With a minimum of good on each of the 4 components (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking)
The University reserves the right to require applicants to present further evidence of English Proficiency beyond
MELAB
Applicants should make themselves
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery
aware of McMaster’s statement regarding the submission of fraudulent
B
mum sco ni
85
re
test results.
mi
CAE
de
is required for this exemption.
m um g r a ni
mi
documentation from the school
Overall
With a minimum of 3 in optional speaking component is required
documents found at: http://future.
Test of English as a Foreign Language With a minimum score of 20 in each of the four components (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening)
86
Overall IBT
re
TOEFL
mum sco ni
mi
mcmaster.ca/fraud-statement/
admission subject listing Subject
Faculty
Actuarial & Financial Mathematics
Co-op/ Internship Minor
Subject
Faculty
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 Radiation Sciences
Science
Business Informatics
Engineering
Midwifery
Health Sciences
Chemical Biology
Science
Molecular Biology & Genetics
Science
Chemical Engineering
Engineering
Multimedia
Humanities
Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering
Engineering
Music
Humanities
Chemistry
Science
Music Cognition
Humanities/ Science
Civil Engineering
Engineering
Nursing
Health Sciences
Classics
Humanities
Peace Studies
Humanities
Cognitive Science of Language
Humanities
Philosophy
Humanities
Physical Science
Science
Commerce
DeGroote School of Business
Physics
Science
Communication Studies
Humanities
Political Science
Social Sciences
Computer Engineering
Engineering
Process Automation Technology
Engineering
Computer Science
Engineering Humanities
Science/Social Sciences
Cultural Studies and Critical Theory
Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour Religious Studies
Social Sciences
Environmental & Earth Sciences
Science
Social Psychology
Social Sciences
Economics
Social Sciences
Social Work
Social Sciences
Electrical Engineering
Engineering
Social Sciences
Electrical and Biomedical Engineering
Sociology
Engineering
Software Engineering
Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering
Engineering
English
Humanities
Software Engineering (Embedded Systems) Software Engineering (Game Design)
Engineering
Environmental Sciences
Science
Theatre & Film Studies
Humanities
French
Humanities
Geography
Science/ Social Sciences
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 –
–
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
4
5
additional
admissions
information
Offer Offer Offer
Summer School/Night School/Correspondence take 2
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 15 may be too late for an offer of admission (for September, 2015). Offer Offer Offer
Alternate Offers/Multiple Applications take 2
McMaster does not automatically make alternate offers of admission. Instead, we encourage students to apply to all McMaster programs in which they are interested (up to three). 101 applicants will be considered for each program they apply to and will receive an admission decision for each program. 105D/105F Applicants will be reviewed for their first choice only. Subsequent choices will only be reviewed should you not be admissible to your first choice of program. Please note 105D/105F applicants to Arts & Science, Bachelor of Health Sciences (Hons.), Integrated Science and Midwifery will be considered for admission to any other program(s) to which they have applied. Offer Offer Offer
take 2
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.
Offer Offer Offer
take 2
Grades Submission Deadline All offers of admission and guaranteed residence (where applicable) will be based on official grade data reported through OUAC and received by McMaster University no later than May 15. 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
0%
Arts & Science The Arts and Science Program is designed to provide students with a broad-based, interdisciplinary education. It stresses active, cooperative learning,
The percentage of Arts & Science students who feel like a number!
Is the Arts & Science program right for you? The answer may be yes if...
with emphasis on social awareness and on the development of a wide range of transferable skills.
LEARN Application Deadline:
You love learning and have interests in both the arts
THINK
and the sciences.
February 1, 2015
You value opportunities to
Admission to the Arts & Science
develop communication,
Program is limited and by selection only.
ENGAGE
All Arts & Science Program applicants are required to provide additional information on the Supplementary
You enjoy being part of a
Application form to assist us in making
community that values learning
decisions on admission. The purpose of
both inside and outside
the Supplementary Application is to help
the classroom.
inquiry, and critical thinking skills.
us learn more about you and your ideas, interests and activities.
MacAbroad Exchange Program Approximately 20% of students spend all or part of their third year studying abroad at a host institution through the MacAbroad Exchange Program. Students choose to 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, Ireland, the Netherlands and the U.S.A.
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20%
Arts & Science has a small target enrolment of 60 first-year students.
LEVEL I Level I is designed with an integrated set of courses, offered exclusively to Arts & Science students. These include Inquiry, which focuses on the development of problem-based learning and critical thinking skills.
Level I Courses ! !!??!?! !??? Practices of Knowledge (1A06)
Writing (1B03)
??????
Argumentation (1BB3)
Inquiry / Global Challenges (1C06)
Calculus (1D06)
Level I Science OR Electives (one each term)
Inquiry There are 16 different Inquiry courses
90%
of graduates enter professional or technical programs, such as: Architecture
Medicine
Dentistry
Social Work
Law
Teaching
Or pursue further education in
that focus on developing skills basic to the systematic, evidence-based investigation of public issues. Inquiry begins in Level I with ARTS&SCI 1C06 / Global Challenges and continues in upper years with courses such as: Theatre, Self, and Social Development (3CL3)
Students take specifically designed ARTS&SCI courses as well as electives. Students can use their electives either in a Combined Honours Program, to focus on a particular area, or simply to satisfy broad interests. Arts & Science can be combined with
Research and Creative Writing (4CD3)
33 different subjects from across the
How Science Speaks to Power (4CF3)
University including:
Diversity and Human Rights Inquiry (4CI3) Climate Change Inquiry (4CK3)
Anthropology
Geography
Biology
Multimedia
French
Psychology
a variety of fields, such as: Biochemistry Community Development Health Policy Nutrition Political Science Urban Planning McMASTER V I E WB OOK 2 0 1 5
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FA C U LT Y O F E N G I N E E R I N G
www.LearningIn3D.ca
Bachelor of
Technology
82%
of surveyed students are satisfied or very satisfied with their choice to enrol
CONTACT US
btech@mcmaster.ca 905-525-9140 ext. 20221
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. 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.
3
Streams
Students apply directly to their desired stream specialization (three options) right from first year, they include:
AUTOMOTIVE AND VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY (AVT)
BIOTECHNOLOGY (BIO)
Top
5
Program Strengths (according to surveyed students) 1 Hands-on labs 2 Small class sizes 3 Co-op work 4 Quality of faculty
PROCESS AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY (PAT)
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5 Management courses
Facilities Check out 360 degree views of our classrooms and labs on the B.Tech. Virtual Tour – www.mybtechdegree.ca/virtualtour
80%
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY BUILDING
of surveyed students would recommend the program to others
Opened in 2009 125,000 square feet 8 teaching labs and 8 classrooms
Small class sizes The average lecture class size is 40 students and there are an average of 20 students per lab.
3 private study rooms
Leed Gold certified
MOHAWK – FENNEL CAMPUS
Co-op Mandatory 12 months of paid co-op work experience Support is provided by Engineering Co-op and Career Services Wage rates for most co-ops are between $15-$22/hour The co-op work schedule is as follows: Fall
Winter
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
McMASTER AUTOMOTIVE RESOURCE CENTRE (MARC)
Summer 4 Month CO-OP
AVT students travel to the new McMaster Automotive Resource
8 Month CO-OP
Centre (MARC) after first year, to utilize state-of-the-art
AVT/BIO/PAT 4 – A
laboratories and classrooms. The $26 million facility officially
Year 5 AVT/BIO/PAT 4 – B
opened in 2013 and allows our students to participate in current research in automotive and hybrid technology.
Top Co-op Employers AVT
BIO Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
PAT Environment Canada
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Bachelor of
Canada ranks among the
Technology
top
5 in Biotechnology!
countries
AUTOMOTIVE AND VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY BIOTECHNOLOGY Learn about the construction, operation, design, and manufacturing of modern vehicles. Evaluate current and future automotive
Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary field merging basic science,
propulsion technologies, advanced combustion systems, hybrid
applied science, and engineering. Study genetic engineering,
powertrains, and alternative fuel vehicles. Use engineering
cell biology, molecular biology, and microbiology, analytical
fundamentals and state-of-the-art software to identify, formulate,
instrumentation, and bio processing. Learn about the latest research
analyze, and solve problems related to the machine components
in immunology, virology, genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics.
and assemblies used in the automotive industry.
Structure
Structure
Management
Management
20%
Engineering Foundation 25%
Mechatronics
10%
Automotive
20%
Mechanical
25%
Our graduates may work to develop new hybrid and green vehicle technologies, design power and control systems, engines, and bodies, perform complex analysis on mechanical components, assemblies, and systems, conduct crash tests and safety audits, or streamline production processes in manufacturing plants.
Alumni – where are they now?
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Biomedical
10%
Chemical
15%
Biochemical
30%
Careers
Careers
Design Engineer, Honda Manufacturing
20%
Engineering Foundation 25%
Management Associate, US Steel
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Our graduates can work in the bioindustry (biofuel, food, and pharmaceutical industries) monitoring quality control and assurance of biomaterials. They may also specialize in areas such as bioinformatics, genetic and protein engineering, nanobiotechnology, and bioremediation, or apply forensic biology techniques in areas such as criminal forensics.
Alumni – where are they now? M.A.Sc. Mechanical Engineering, McMaster University
Immunochemistry Technologist, Sanofi Pasteur
Operations Management Trainee, Bunge Agribusiness
Masters of Biotechnology, University of Toronto
Management A portion of the course curriculum is devoted to the development of management and business skills to ensure that graduates are able to
PROCESS AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY
undertake and successfully carry out supervisory and management
Today, manufacturing and processing facilities operate at high speeds with accuracy and limited personnel, while simple and complicated devices perform
responsibilities as they advance in their technical careers. Some sample management courses include:
automated tasks. Prepare yourself for careers in automation through this
Financial Systems
multidisciplinary program with subjects from chemical, mechanical, electrical,
Project Management
electronics, and computer engineering. Develop analytical and design skills
Engineering Economics
and gain specialized knowledge in sensors, instruments, actuators, industrial
Ethics and Sustainability
networks, process control, SCADA, programming, robotics, and the integration
Technical Communication Skills
of plant floor data with business systems.
Professional Workplace Practices Entrepreneurial Thinking & Innovation
Structure Management
The management curriculum is designed to integrate and complement 20%
Engineering Foundation 25%
Automation & Controls
20%
students’ technical education. All B.Tech. graduates are awarded a
Chemical
10%
‘Business Management Certificate’ from Mohawk College. This provides
Electrical & Computer
25%
our graduates with a competitive advantage as they enter the workforce. All management courses employ an active learning approach that is problem-centered and experiential. The benefits of these hands-on instructional strategies include: the ability to work in teams improved critical thinking skills increased retention and transfer of new information improved interpersonal skills that help with career readiness success
Careers Graduates use hardware and software to improve the efficiency of plants and labs in industries such as petrochemicals, power generation, pharmaceuticals, and primary steel. They may design control systems and assembly lines, develop and program robotics, or advise on safety policies and procedures for automated technologies.
Professional Pathways Engineering Technology Career: The management focus of the program has allowed many graduates
Alumni – where are they now?
to find successful employment as engineering supervisors, project managers, financial analysts, and industrial salespeople.
Graduate Business School: Project Manager, Opus Automation
Jr. Business Analyst, Ontario Power Authority
M.A.Sc. Electrical & Computer Engineering, McMaster University
MBA, Wilfred Laurier University
Graduates have continued their B.Tech management education by earning an MBA at top business schools across Canada to further accelerate and enhance their professional career aspirations.
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D E G R O OT E S C H O O L O F B U S I N E S S
www.degroote.mcmaster.ca
Business
15% McMaster’s DeGroote School of Business is one of less than 15% of business schools worldwide accredited by the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).
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.
Two years after graduating
94.1% of graduates were employed (CUDO, 2013)
Focus Your Studies in... Accounting Finance Marketing Human Resources Operations Management Strategic Management Information Systems
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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 to conducting business in the international marketplace. Countries available are listed on page 58.
Allen H. Gould Trading Floor One of only 30 worldwide, the Allen H. Gould Trading Floor is a state-of-the art simulated trading floor environment – just another way DeGroote is giving its students a competitive advantage.
Want to be certified? Complete coursework towards Professional Designation requirements (CPA and CHRP)
It’s not all about textbooks
50%
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.
of upper-level courses have an experiential (real-life) component.
Internships of 12 or 16 months at companies like:
Canada Revenue Agency
$ $
Earn an average salary of
$3
00 $
The DeGroote Mentor program focuses on a student’s personal and professional development by matching students with senior business leaders to learn, connect, network and develop.
300+
$
9,0
More than 300 students have participated in the BizX International Exchange Program since its inception.
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Graduates of this program will earn a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree
Computer Science
Computers play a pivotal role in modern-day society and computer hardware is now mass-produced. Software applications, the instructions that control the computer, transform a piece of hardware into an indispensable tool. In a world that continually finds new uses for information technology, few disciplines have experienced similar growth in such a short time and have better prospects for their graduates.
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:
Possible Careers HONOURS COMPUTER SCIENCE Graduates of the Computer Science program have found successful careers in the following fields:
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.
software development information system software analysis user interface design database design/administration systems programming
HONOURS BUSINESS INFORMATICS Graduates of the Business Informatics program have found successful careers in the following fields: e-business management database design e-commerce applications development business process modeling IT-support optimization
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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
π2 π2 x x
π2 π2 π2 π2 x x x x Introduction to Computational Thinking
Introduction to Programming
Engineering Mathematics
Computer Science Practice and Experience
Microeconomics (Business Informatics only)
Macroeconomics (Business Informatics only)
+ electives Students are admitted to Level II in either:
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.
HONOURS COMPUTER SCIENCE
HONOURS BUSINESS INFORMATICS
This program has the flexibility to allow
Business informatics involves designing
students to match course selection to
information systems to provide maximum
applications areas of greatest interest.
utility and value in an organization.
Our philosophy ensures that our students
This program looks at how people work and
understand the fundamentals and provides
how organizations function, and considers
a key advantage in today’s job market.
the design and implementation of IT
The Honours Business Informatics program combines the fundamentals of computer science and business studies with a focus on information and communication systems.
systems that support their operation.
FEATURES
FEATURES
Customizable general Computer
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Science Program
+ Business Studies
Focus on: computer science
Focus on: planning, development,
fundamentals, software design and
implementation, operation, optimization
computer systems
and economic use of information and communication systems.
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92%
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Engineering I
of students find employment within two years after graduating (CUDO, 2013)
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 & Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, 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.
Dean’s Excellence Entrance Scholarships
22 awards @ $7,500 95% + application Degree Options
See Engineering website for details: www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future/
Almost 1/3 of McMaster engineering students are registered in an Engineering & Management or an Engineering & Society program. These unique 5-year programs allow students enhanced opportunities for interdisciplinary academic work.
Students may also choose to participate in the optional co-op program.
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SOCIETY ENGINEERING CO-OP
Includes the core requirements
Allows students to focus elective courses
of our Commerce program and
in an area of interest outside the Faculty.
provides an expanded range of
This complements the core courses, which
career options with a competitive
examine the complex interactions between
complete a minimum of 12 months paid work experience
edge in the employment market.
technology and society. Our society program
flexible work terms during summers or an extended term
offers a multi-disciplinary approach, meeting
of up to 16 months
industry’s need for broadly-educated engineers.
opt in or out of co-op until start of final year of study
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Integrated Work Learning Experience:
FREE CHOICE If you have an admission average of low- to mid-
LEVEL I
90s
Our common first-year program, Engineering I, provides the opportunity to explore many degree options before specializing in Level II. 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
you may qualify for “free choice�, which is:
Guaranteed Choice of Discipline in Level II dependent upon successful completion of Engineering I
Engineering I Courses General Chemistry for Engineering
Introductory Mechanics
Engineering Computation
Structures & Properties of Materials
Engineering Design & Graphics Engineering Mathematics
*
Waves, Electricity and Magnetic Fields + Electives
* Does not apply to Electrical & Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering, Management or Society programs. 2015 Free Choice cutoff/required admissions average to be confirmed.
Engineering Profession and Practice
Up to
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)
1,000
Level II Programs of Study
students are undertaking a co-op work term at any given time. Some of our current co-op employers include:
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering*
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electrical & Biomedical Engineering*
Engineering Physics
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Software Engineering
Software Engineering Software Engineering (Embedded Systems)* (Game Design)*
All disciplines (except those marked with an *) are available in the combined five-year Engineering & Management or Engineering & Society programs.
WESCAM
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Bachelor of
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The BHSc (Honours) Program has a small target enrolment of 160 first year students.
Health Sciences 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 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 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, 2015 fhs.mcmaster.ca/bhsc
Beyond the regular BHSc (Honours) Stream Students have 3 specialization options (beginning in Level II)
52 Health Sciences courses are taught using the Inquiry/Problem Based Learning method. Biomedical Sciences
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Global Health
Check out
Educating for Capability In Health Sciences you’ll develop the following skills: Communication
Critical Evaluation
Time Management
Problem-solving
Group Work Competencies
Writing
Problem Identification
our homepage for more information at BHScene.ca
Pose a good question and refine it
Self Assessment
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 Vision screening of elementary school students in Inner City Hamilton Support & Stigma: Insights into the lives of HIV+ youth in Northern Ghana Development of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Surgical burden of disease Investigating the enhancement of anatomy education through a specifically tailored anatomy lab
True or False? All HTH SCI students want to be physicians
False!
catalogue application for the iPad
INQUIRY PROJECTS Immigrant Women’s Centre – learning about the challenges and health care issues affecting immigrant populations Study of a community health initiative in rural India
HTH SCI is all work and no play
False!
Self-directed laboratory work in the field of Molecular Medicine with a focus on Hemostasis and Hemophilia Gene expression analysis and its application to the biological studies, particularly cancer
Our graduates are diverse and find success in a variety of fields 2nd Degree
MBA
Paramedic
Chiropractic
MD/PhD
Pharmacy
Continuing Education
Medical Sciences
Physician Assistant Program
Dentistry
Medicine
Physiotherapy
Fashion Design
Midwifery
Respiratory Therapy
Graphics
Naturopathic
Social Work
Health Policy
Nursing
Speech-Language Pathology
Health Research Methodology
Occupational Therapy
Teacher’s College
Law
Optometry
Veterinary School
BHSc students have and often give back to their community: 3DD3 Community Engagement Buddies LearnLink Fashion show
Customize your degree with electives of your choice Space Medicine
Written Communication
Body, Mind & Spirit
Biomedical Graphics
Communication skills
Anatomy & Physiology
Theatre for Development
Genetics
Virology
BHSc Musical 4X03 Community initiatives (McMaster campus and Hamilton Community)
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91.8%
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Humanities
of students were employed within two years after graduating (CUDO, 2013)
The cornerstone of the Humanities is an understanding of diverse works in the visual and performance arts, ancient and modern cultures, philosophy, literature, history and languages. All these inform our contemporary world, helping us to understand its roots and origins, thoughts and values, media, culture, politics and society.
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Programs are available in Humanities
Real. Life. Humanities. In the Humanities, you’ll encounter productive, award-winning professors who bring their real-life experience as researchers and writers to the classroom, and who believe that the best university education is research-focused and student-centred. You’ll join
(More than 322 possible degree
a community of scholars who are not afraid to cross the boundaries between subjects,
combinations with Humanities
who have dynamic and diverse individual interests, experiences and talents, but who
and Social Sciences subjects):
share an enthusiasm and curiosity about the past, present and future. Meet some of our profs:
1 Art History
www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/facultyspotlight
2 Classics
Meet some of our students:
3 Cognitive Science of Language
www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/studentvoices
4 Communication Studies 5 Cultural Studies & Critical Theory 6 English 7 French 8 History 9 Justice, Political Philosophy & Law
The $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.
10 Linguistics 11 Multimedia 12 Music 13 Music Cognition
Level 1 and Beyond In Level 1, students take a wide range of courses from Humanities and
14 Peace Studies
(other Faculties if they choose). They enter a subject-specific program
15 Philosophy
leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree in Level 2, once they’ve really had
16 Studio Art 17 Theatre & Film Studies
a chance to explore their academic options. Students can specialize in one subject for their degree, or do a combined honours degree, focusing on two subjects from Humanities, or one from Humanities and one from Social Sciences.
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The Humanities Target Learning & Experiential Education Centre We give you the skills to prepare you for a career, not a job, to prepare you for life as an active community citizen, not as a passive voter. The HTLC is 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 Hear from our grads about how a humanities degree helped them in their diverse careers: www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/htlc/gradcareers
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
over
3
students
study each year at...
towards their McMaster degrees.
2
universities
partnered with McMaster University in...
Experiential Education
1
countries around the world.
SKILLS
Humanities students build skills that are adaptable and applicable inside and outside
A Humanities education teaches that the process of discovery is as
the classroom. Applied Humanities, independent study and internship courses allow
important as the knowledge acquired. This gives students highly
students to gain real-world experience through the practical application of classroom
adaptable skills which are sought-after by a wide variety of employers.
learning. A few examples include: Communication Studies – Practical Aspects of Media Production Cognitive Science – Speech Language Pathology Practicum Classics – Field Practicum in Classical Archaeology
History – History Practicum
A A BB
Linguistics – TESL Practicum
vs vs
Peace Studies – Practical Peace Building Theatre & Film – Performance and
Research a Topic
Reason and Analyze
Think Critically
Present Findings Clearly
Communicate Effectively
Community Outreach
A A AB BB vs vs vs
Humanities + Science = Some special honours degrees allow for a mix of arts and science – English & Math, French & Math, History & Math, Philosophy & Math, Philosophy & Biology.
Make Informed Decisions
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FA C U LT Y O F S C I E N C E
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iSci Integrated
60
Only 60 students are enrolled each year, so you will get to know ALL of your classmates quickly and be on a first-name basis with teaching faculty and staff
Science
Application Deadline:
What is iSci?
Experiential Learning
A unique, interdisciplinary science
Experiential education courses offered through
program which is the only four-year
iSci are available to enhance the university
February 1, 2015
undergraduate program of its kind in
experience and give a practical application of
Canada, and one of only two in the world
theoretical knowledge.
Admission to the Integrated
ISCI 1A24 curriculum is equivalent to
The research-based nature of our program makes
Science Program is limited and by
first-year Science programs, however
our students ideally suited for summer positions in
selection only. All iSci applicants
content is centered around interactive
industry and academic institutions. Currently, over
are required to provide additional
concept seminars, laboratories, field work,
half of our third year students are employed through
information on the Supplementary
and thematic research projects to enable
work study programs in university labs, performing
Application form to assist us in
students to learn by doing
pedagogical research, or have received funding from
making decisions on admission.
A unique component, Scientific Literacy,
www.science.mcmaster.ca/isci
teaches students how to effectively communicate science to all audiences
ISCI 1A24 serves as a prerequisite for most upper-year level courses in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, Biology, Chemistry & Chemical Biology, Geography and Earth Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics & Astronomy, and Psychology, Neuroscience, & Behaviour.
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25%
the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) for summer research projects at various Canadian universities.
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 Nuclear Reactor
Health Sciences Centre
Cootes Paradise
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
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Concentrations Starting in second year, iSci students have the option of pursuing a Concentration that combines iSci with another scientific discipline. Concentrations are available in these eleven disciplines
1 Biochemistry 2 Biology 3 Biophysics 4 Chemical Biology 5 Chemistry 6 Earth and Environmental Sciences 7 Geography and Environmental Sciences 8 Mathematics & Statistics 9 Medical Physics
By The Numbers Over 50% of iSci students are actively involved in campus committees and clubs, volunteer their time assisting with program-specific mentorship or community outreach initiatives, or assist Hamilton-based
10 Physics 11 Psychology, Neuroscience, & Behaviour In addition to concentrations, iSci students also have the option of pursuing a Minor in any field offered by McMaster.
groups and organizations Our graduating classes of 2013 & 2014 had 50% of graduates go on to grad school. 25% went on to professional school including dentistry, law, medicine or pharmacy. Currently over 96% of our graduates are either continuing their education at a graduate institution, attending a professional school (law, medical, dentistry or pharmacy), or are working in industry Throughout Level I, over 25 Invited Speakers will present expert knowledge while explaining real-world applications of key concepts taught during lectures
TRAVEL ABROAD All iSci students have the option to go on an exchange in their third year to the University of Leicester in the United Kingdom. The University of Leicester is home to our sister program, the Interdisciplinary Science program (recently renamed Natural Sciences) Natural Sciences at Leicester features a very
iSci has over 3,000 square feet of redesigned lab space opened in September 2013, and is the first University lab in Canada to use neutrodine-filtered ductless fume hoods.
similar learning model to that at McMaster, and is well respected as one of the leading scientific universities in the UK.
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91.9% of students were employed within
Kinesiology
6 months after graduating. (CUDO, 2013)
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 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
Areas of study
BIOMECHANICS
EXERCISE REHABILITATION
EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
Facilities and research tools
Research is focused on the role of exercise in improving strength,
Research examines psychological
include anatomic computer
fitness, health and well-being in special populations, such as senior
factors that are related to adoption and
simulation, electromyography,
citizens, people with spinal cord injury and in those coping with
maintenance of physical activity in order
isokinetic systems, 3D motion
chronic diseases (eg. cardiovascular disease, multiple sclerosis,
to better understand and develop methods
capture and virtual reality.
osteoarthritis). Research is conducted in the Physical Activity
to enhance participation or adherence.
Centre for Excellence, a state-of-the-art facility that also houses our
We also examine psychological factors
various community exercise and wellness programs (MacSeniors,
that are affected by participation in
MacWheelers and McMaster Cardiac Rehabilitation Program).
physical activity such as mood, body image and other self-perceptions.
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PACE The Physical Activity Centre for Excellence (PACE) in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University is home to three community wellness programs:
MacSenior Exercise and Wellness Program
McMaster Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
MacWheeler Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program
63% 99% 94%
New Facilities
of students
of respondents
of students
indicated that they have
felt that Kinesiology
ranked excellent
been accepted into a
at Mac adequately
faculty as one of the
professional degree
prepared them for
top 3 strengths of the
Labs equipped with state-of-the-art data
program for next year
graduate/professional
MAC Kin program.
collection systems to provide “hands on”
with the highest numbers
degree studies in their
learning experiences in a total of 17
in graduate studies and
chosen field.
courses impacting 2000 students per
New dedicated undergraduate laboratory spaces opened in September 2012. A 5,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility
academic year
physical therapy programs.
Total funds spent so far on labs: 1.6 million 6 custom designed exercise physiology testing pods and 6 custom biomechanics and motor control testing pods Motion capture system with digital reconstruction of motion Infrared detection vertical jump assessment unit Dedicated body composition analysis room equipped with “Bod pod”
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
MOTOR CONTROL & LEARNING
Physiology is essentially the study of “how the
The research labs are equipped with
body works”. Our research group is particularly
state-of-the-art research tools including,
interested in the response of the cardiovascular
3-D motion capture, TMS and image-guided
and musculoskeletal systems to exercise in both
stimulators, eye-trackers, electrophysiological
healthy and diseased states. We utilize a wide array
measurement devices, robotic manipulanda
of experimental methods that range from molecular
and driving simulators.
biology techniques to functional performance measurements in both animals and humans.
Dedicated procedures room
The Kinesiology program has a small target enrolment of 200 students.
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Medical Radiation Sciences
The MedRadSci program has a small target enrolment of 140 students.
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 the knowledge and skills required for careers in the health sciences disciplines of radiography, ultrasonography or radiation therapy. Graduates are eligible to write professional certification exams to become a Registered Medical Radiation Technologist (in either Radiography or Radiation Therapy) or a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
Specializations There are 3 specialization options (beginning in Level II)
RADIOGRAPHY Includes discipline specific courses in:
ULTRASONOGRAPHY Includes discipline specific courses in:
RADIATION THERAPY Includes discipline specific courses in:
radiation physics and safety
ultrasound physics and instrumentation
clinical oncology
radiation biology
human anatomy and pathology
radiation biology and protection
human anatomy and pathology
abdominal, obstetrical and pelvic,
treatment planning
radiographic equipment
musculoskeletal and vascular procedures
radioactivity and radiation interactions
radiographic imaging procedures
patient care and safety
applied patient care
film analysis and film interpretation
neurosonography
radiation physics and safety
introduction to computed tomography
fetal echocardiography or breast sonography.
human anatomy
(CT scanning), magnetic resonance imaging
introduction to computed tomography
(MRI), or breast diagnosis and treatment.
(CT scanning), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or mammography.
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In Ontario, there are approximately
A new graduate can expect a starting annual salary ranging between $52-$55 K.
5,800
Medical Radiation Technologists/ Sonographers employed in hospitals, private clinics, research laboratories, industry, education and administration.
Nationwide, there are approximately
11,000 Medical Radiation Technologist/ Sonographers
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 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, through placements in a variety of hospitals and independent health facilities across Ontario. You must prepare financially and personally to pay the course fees (equal to one term tuition) for your clinical placement as well
$1.2 million is the cost of the Varian Acuity Simulator at the Institute of Applied Health Sciences at McMaster University. 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
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.
There is a high employment rate for Medical Radiation Sciences graduates.
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.
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Upper Year programs
MEDICINE fhs.mcmaster.ca/main/medschool.html The program is designed to involve medical students with a broad range of human health problems and with early exposure to patients. There are also opportunities for students to gain education and experience in more remote Northern Canadian areas
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
or in an international setting. The program is three
fhs.mcmaster.ca/physicianassistant
years in length and runs for 11 months of the year.
McMaster was one of the first institutions in Canada to launch a
In recent years, enrolment has increased to 203
Physician Assistant (PA) Education program. The PA Education Program
places with the addition of the new Waterloo
leads to a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Physician Assistant) degree.
Regional and the Niagara Regional campuses.
The program is taught using inquiry and problem-based learning models which enhance each student’s ability to think critically, solve problems, demonstrate initiative and independence in practice, and
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS completion of a minimum of three years in a recognized university undergraduate program with at least an overall ‘B’ average
promote lifelong learning. Physician Assistants (PAs) are health care professionals who 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.
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.
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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30 The Midwifery program has a small target enrolment of 30 students.
Midwifery A midwife is a registered health care professional who provides primary care to women during pregnancy, labour and birth, including conducting
Application Deadline:
normal vaginal deliveries, and providing care to mothers and newborns during the first 6 weeks postpartum.
February 1, 2015
Using both large and small-group learning situations, the curriculum builds from foundation courses in the basic sciences, social sciences, women’s
Admission to the Midwifery Program
studies and the health sciences to the application of that knowledge in
is limited and by selection only.
clinical practice. Graduates are prepared for their role as professional
Mandatory supplementary application
primary health care providers. The program works closely with practicing
and interview details are available at:
midwives and other maternity-care providers to ensure a high-quality
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The clinical component of the program provides individualized, extended placement of students in midwifery practices. Applicants come from a broad range of academic and experiential backgrounds. For admission information refer to the Admission Chart. The Midwifery Education Program at McMaster University has been preparing midwives for practice for two decades (1993 – 2013) and because our faculty are accomplished clinicians and researchers, Midwifery at McMaster is internationally recognized for its innovative educational programming.
Students are placed in midwifery practices in Ontario for clinical semesters.
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Music
35 – 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
A music degree develops listening, performance, ensemble,
or any instrument from the classical or jazz field! We assign a
writing and research skills. At McMaster students can
specialist instructor to every student based on their audition.
choose to focus on music in our honours Bachelor of Music program, to do a Combined Honours program in Music and another subject from Humanities or Social Sciences, or to specialise in Music Cognition. Students may also choose to complete a Diploma in Music Performance concurrently with their degree.
Auditions Most auditions take place February - April. To enter Music I, students must meet the Humanities admission requirements and 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). For more information, please see: www.humanities.mcmaster.ca/audition
The music program has a small target enrolment of 35 students.
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Music Cognition Our unique Music Cognition option gives students unprecedented opportunities to research the psychological roots of the musical experience, exploring the ways music is perceived in the brain and how it intersects with other aspects of intellectual development.
Level I In the Music I program, all students take courses in harmony, solo performance, ensemble performance, history of music, and
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music downloads
Thanks to a 5-year partnership with Nokia, researchers in our digital music lab have access to 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.
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offered by Humanities and other Faculties.
customize their studies, depending on whether
All music students play in an ensemble study. The Music program offers seven
aural skills. Electives are chosen from courses
performance and theory, and can then
Different Ensembles
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major concerts
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from visiting artists through the year
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
350-seat concert hall
many student recitals, chamber groups and concerts give students great exposure to world-class artists and unprecedented opportunities to gain performance experience themselves.
Construction is underway on the L.R. Wilson Hall for Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences. Central to the building is a state-of-the art concert hall which will bring phenomenal acoustics to the heart of campus.
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97.9%
Nursing
of graduates were employed within two years after graduating. (CUDO, 2013)
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
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Students attend the institution to which
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Applicants interested in either Mohawk or Conestoga must apply through the Ontario College Application Service (OCAS). Students from all three institutions will graduate with a McMaster University Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree upon successful completion of the program.
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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.
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
TRAVEL ABROAD
indicate a preference for their clinical placements in Levels III and IV based upon their learning needs and interests. In Level IV students may request
Roughly 20 students complete international/outpost clinical placements each year.
a professional practice placement in a Canadian
This past year students went to India, Kenya, Nepal, New Zealand,
outpost/northern or international setting.
Sioux Lookout, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Skill Development
91%
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.”
is the pass rate for the Canadian Registered Nurse Exam (CRNE).
Registration to Practice Nursing:
Professional Practice Hours Locally, typical placements include St. Josephs (Hamilton), Trillium Health Centre (Mississauga), Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital (Burlington), McMaster Children’s Hospital, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital and Community Agencies (e.g. VON).
Level 1 4 hrs/week
Level 2 8 hrs/week
Level 3
On receiving the BScN degree, after successful completion of the program, graduates are required to meet the Entry Level Competencies for nursing practice in Ontario. For a student to obtain these competencies during their educational program, certain basic skills and abilities are required. It is important that students are aware of these prior to applying for admission to the nursing program at McMaster University. These requirements are called Requisite Skills and Abilities for nursing practice in Ontario and can be viewed at http://nursing.mcmaster.ca/education.html In McMaster’s BScN Program students learn how to:
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(first 6 weeks)
(second 6 weeks)
behave professionally
36 hrs/week
communicate professionally in a variety of forms (verbal, non-verbal and written)
12 hrs/week 24 hrs/week
use concepts and theories from nursing, biological and behavioural sciences work effectively in groups as a team player help others learn (peers and patients) think critically and problem solve develop leadership skills seek and critically appraise information from a variety of sources engage in self, peer, faculty and course evaluations develop professional practice skills for a variety of settings.
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Chemical & Physical Sciences
The student to TA ratio in Chemistry & Chemical Biology undergraduate labs.
Chemical & Physical Sciences I is the appropriate preparation for Level II programs in Astrophysics, Biophysics, Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and Physics. Having a separate
The Gateway
Chemical & 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 this area of study.
Chemical & 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
Chemical & Physical Sciences I program offers problem-based and inquiry learning experiences that will challenge you to think independently and to apply the knowledge
(provided a student meets
you gain. You will collaborate with faculty and other students in the laboratory, doing
the Level I requirements)
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.
Program Features
PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION
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ANALYSIS
SENIOR THESIS
HANDS-ON LEARNING
Upper-level courses provide
A senior thesis provides
Enrolment in many of the required
opportunities to apply
the opportunity to conduct
Hands-on learning in
courses is small and allows for more
scientific knowledge to
independent research (in an
state-of-the-art laboratories
personalized instruction, so you get to
the analysis of real-world
area of your choosing)
and facilities.
know your professors and they get
situations in the various
under a faculty member’s
to know you.
scientific fields.
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Honours
Five-year co-op program (16 months of paid work experiences) is available, beginning in Level III. Admission is by selection and the application process begins in Level II, in the following areas of study: Biophysics, Chemistry, Chemical Biology and Physics.
programs
52 work terms in 2013 were related to Chemistry and Physics. In 2013, across all Science Co-op Programs, there were 271 work terms completed, broken down as follows (all Science Co-ops):
Honours Chemical Biology utilizes chemical tools and techniques to answer biological questions. Research involves the multi-disciplinary investigation of phenomena at the interface between chemistry and biology.
52.77%* Worked in academic settings
Honours Chemistry offers students the opportunity for hands-on learning in
22.51%*
13.28%*
11.44% *
Worked in industry
Worked in hospital research settings
Worked in government
* of all Science Co-op Programs
state-of-the-art facilities during a series of integrated inquiry-based laboratory courses. Specializations in Advanced Materials and Molecular Science are available beginning in Level III.
Honours Astrophysics, Honours Biophysics, and Honours Physics programs offer project based courses
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Beginning in Level II The Honours Chemistry program features a cohort size of approximately
30
students
has approximately
students
FACILITIES
Each summer the Department
Brockhouse Institute for Materials Research
of Physics & Astronomy
McMaster Nuclear Reactor
hires on average 25 undergraduates in research
Chemistry & Chemical Biology hires more than 50 undergraduate students each summer.
The Origins Institute SharcNet (High performance computing consortium) William J. McCallion Planetarium
An outstanding peer group Physics & Astronomy graduates excel. The Governor
Approximately
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Interact with your profs
related positions.
Honours Chemical Biology
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General’s Academic Medal for the highest academic
students
each year enter into Honours Astrophysics, Honours Biophysics
standing in Science has been awarded to a Physics graduate 6 out of the past 9 years. One third of the first graduating cohort from Honours Chemical Biology went to Medical School.
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Environmental & Earth Sciences
Full-time faculty and 15 of them are award-winning.
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
The Gateway
recent attention given to global warming and climate change, there has been a dramatic increase in scientific research and employment opportunities in this area.
Environmental & Earth Sciences I is 1 of 4 Gateway programs within the
McMaster’s Faculty of Science is a scholarly community that is dedicated to integrating
Faculty of Science that can lead to
education and research, and to enhancing learning through hands-on experience. Like
25 different areas of study within the
all of our programs, Environmental & Earth Sciences programs offer problem-based and
Faculty of Science (provided a student
inquiry learning experiences that will challenge you to think independently and to apply
meets the Level I requirements)
the knowledge you gain. 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.
Program Features
FIELD COURSES
INTERNSHIPS
SENIOR THESIS
COURSE CONCENTRATIONS
Field courses allow you to
Internships integrate
Senior Thesis provides
experience hands-on learning.
academic learning
the opportunity to conduct
There are five ‘course concentrations’
There are numerous field course
with an employment or
independent research, in an
available in upper levels,
opportunities with destinations
volunteer experience,
area of your choosing, under a
which include:
that include: Niagara Escarpment,
providing the opportunity
faculty member’s supervision.
Whitefish Falls, The Rockies,
to explore careers and
New England, New York, San
develop linkages between
Francisco, Kentucky, Arizona,
classroom knowledge and
Environmental Hydrology and Climate
Oman, Bahamas, Costa Rica,
professional practice.
Environmental Policy
Mexico, Iceland and more.
Aqueous Environmental Geochemistry Earth Sciences
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Spatial Analysis
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Minor
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.
in GIS Minor in GIS students get to develop skills in one of the major geotechnologies, with many opportunities for hands-on work with either researchers or industry. There is plenty of demand on the job market for people with these skills. McMaster hosts the ESRI Development Centre, a Centre for Spatial Analysis (CSPA), which is the first of its kind in Canada.
Facilities
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Centre for Spatial Analysis McMaster Centre for Climate Change McMaster Institute of Environment & Health McMaster Institute for Transportation & Logistics
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AGE Laboratory GIS Laboratory H20 Water Group Hydrometeorology and Climate Research Lab McMaster Ecohydrology Research Group McMaster Research Group for Stable Isotopologues Subsurface Contaminant Hydrology Research Group Water Resources and Hydrologic Modeling Lab Watershed Hydrology Group
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Life Sciences
The number of students per instructor for first year lab classes.
The explosion of knowledge and understanding in the traditional life sciences is reshaping how scientists conduct research and apply knowledge. The Life 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
The Gateway Life 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
grounding in your specific area of study, and general intellectual skills relevant
the Level I requirements)
to careers in science and elsewhere. You will be ready to take your place as a scientific specialist, and will be prepared to pursue a career in professions such as research, medicine, dentistry, education and law.
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.
Program Features
SCIENTIFIC CIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE KNOWLEDG
STATE-OF THE-AR STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES
SENIOR INDEPENDENT STUDY
opportunities to apply scientific
Hands on learning in
Senior Independent Study courses
Experiential Placement courses
knowledge to the analysis
state-of-the-art
which provide the opportunity to
provide students with the opportunity
of real-world situations in the
laboratories and facilities.
Upper-level courses provide
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conduct independent research
to explore career options and integrate
(in an area of your choosing) under
academics with a community or
a faculty member’s supervision.
professional experience.
Science Cooperative Education
Over 25
www.science.mcmaster.ca/scce Five-year co-op program (16 months of paid work experiences) is available, beginning in Level III. Admission is by selection and the application process begins in Level II, in the following areas of
different Level I Science courses available for selection including:
study: Honours Biochemistry (Biomedical Research), Honours Chemical Biology, Honours Life Sciences, Honours Molecular Biology & Genetics and Honours Biology & Pharmacology.
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MATH
190 work terms in 2013 were related to Biochemistry, Biology &
1F03
1A03, 1AA3,
Pharmacology, Molecular Biology & Genetics and Chemical Biology.
BIOLOGY 1A03, 1M03 BIOPHYS 1S03 CHEM 1A03, 1AA3 COMP SCI 1JC3, 1MD3, 1XA3 ENVIR SC 1A03, 1B03, 1G03
1B03, 1LS3, 1LT3
In 2013, across all Science Co-op Programs, there were 271 work
MED PHYS
terms completed, broken down as follows (all Science Co-ops):
1E03 PHYSICS 1B03, 1BB3, 1C03, 1CC3, 1L03 PSYCH 1F03, 1X03, 1XX3 SCIENCE
52.77%* Worked in academic settings
22.51%*
13.28%*
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Worked in industry
Worked in hospital research settings
Worked in government
* of all Science Co-op Programs
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Departments contribute to the
Life Sciences course offerings, including: 1 Biochemistry & Biomedical Sciences 2 Biology 3 Chemistry & Chemical Biology 4 Geography & Earth Sciences 5 Kinesiology 6 Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
Facilities
We are well equipped with
In addition to spacious, well equipped,
research equipment such as:
general laboratories we have:
fluorescence microscopes
greenhouses and plant growth chambers
ultracentrifuges
insect rooms
radioactivity counters
facilities for fish holding and for
oligonucleotide synthesizer
recombinant DNA research
a sequencing facility
an electron microscope facility that
HPLC
contains a transmission electron
spectrophotometers
microscope, an environmental scanning
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectroscopy
electron microscope (ESEM), energy
Infrared Spectroscopy
dispersive X-ray analysis and a cryogenic
UV-visible spectroscopy
specimen preparation system for ESEM.
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Mathematics & 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 weather, the form of a molecule or the structure of galaxies. Statisticians examine the patterns which arise
graduate students faculty
Statistics can help us make sense of big data and complex systems in astronomy, genomics, social networks, climate simulation and medicine.
in data, and which 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. Mathematics & Statistics offers problem-based and inquiry learning experiences that will challenge you to think and to apply the knowledge you gain. You will collaborate with faculty and other students and will have opportunities for independent study with individual faculty members. You will graduate with a solid grounding in mathematics and statistics and general intellectual skills relevant
The Gateway Mathematics & Statistics I is 1 of 4 Gateway programs within the Faculty of Science that can lead to
to careers in science and elsewhere. You will be ready to take your place as a
25 different areas of study within the
specialist, continue with graduate school or be well prepared to pursue a career in
Faculty of Science (provided a student meets the Level I requirements)
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 or Statistics, which encourage students to create a more focused program of study.
Program Features
PERSONALIZED INSTRUCTION
FLEXIBILITY OF CURRICULUM
SENIOR THESIS
Enrolment in many of the required courses
Flexibility of curriculum easily allows
the opportunity to conduct
is small and allows for more personalized
for the completion of a minor in a
independent research
instruction, so you get to know your
secondary subject of interest.
(in an area of your choosing)
professors and they get to know you.
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Senior Thesis provides
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 (16 months of paid work experiences) is available, beginning in Level III. Admission is by selection and the application process begins in Level II, in the following areas of study: Actuarial & Financial Mathematics and Mathematics & Statistics. 29 work terms in 2013 were related to Mathematics & Statistics, Actuarial Science. In 2013, across all Science Co-op Programs, there were 271 work terms completed, broken down as follows (all Science Co-ops):
52.77%* Worked in academic settings
Department of Mathematics & Statistics resides in Hamilton Hall, which houses collaborative learning spaces and whose 100 redesigned interior won 90 80 numerous architectural awards. 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0
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13.28%*
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Worked in hospital research settings
Worked in government
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Areas of Research 1 Algebra & Number Theory
5 Geometry & Topology
2 Analysis
6 Mathematical Biology
3 Applied Mathematics
7 Mathematical Logic
4 Financial Mathematics
8 Probability & Statistics
New Program and New Course Honours Actuarial and Financial Mathematics + Math 1C03 Learn how cryptography, the practice and study of techniques for secure communication, is
Math 1C03
used in our daily online experiences in such instances as computer passwords, electronic commerce and ATM cards.
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of graduates were employed within two years after graduating (CUDO, 2013)
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 going? How should we organize our economy? How do different institutions in society shape our experiences? How might we achieve a just society? 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. 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.
A well-rounded education can lead to success! Through our Experiential Education office you can participate in exciting immersive learning programs that will provide a solid foundation for a successful career.
SOC SCI 1EL0 A six-week course focusing on the transition to university.
SOC SCI 2ELO A six-week course focusing on skills required in the workforce.
SOC SCI 3EL3 Explore leadership through communitybased experiences for credit.
Career Placements 4-6 week job shadowing experiences.
Academic Placements 2-4 hours weekly community-based placements.
Critical Thinking
Research and Data Analysis
develop the following skills:
Time Management
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Problem-solving
SOC SCI 3FO3 Students engage in one or more active learning opportunities in their communities for course credit.
Communication
Skill Development In Social Sciences you’ll
Internships 16-week paid work experiences to develop skills for future careers.
Writing
Teamwork
Presentations
3 3 universities students are available for exchange opportunities.
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
are currently on exchange around the world.
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goals, expand your horizons and increase your marketability to gain a competitive edge.
INTERNSHIPS are a popular way to gain valuable job experience. McMaster partners with many organizations for employment, including:
Departments/Areas of Study: 1 Anthropology 2 Economics 3 Geography 4 Health, Aging and Society
Police Services
Community Service Organizations
Financial Institutions
Government Offices
Healthcare Organizations
5 Indigenous Studies 6 Labour Studies 7 Political Science 8 Psychology, Neuroscience, & Behaviour 9 Religious Studies
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.
10 Social Psychology 11 Social Work 12 Sociology
Looking For Options?
McMaster/Mohawk
Social Sciences offers:
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.
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McMaster/Mohawk affiliated certificates* departments/ areas of study degree combinations
AFFILIATED CERTIFICATES Enhance your degree with practical and applied skills Prepare you for ‘real-world’ challenges and opportunities.
This class provides valuable foundational research and writing skills. Research has shown
concentrate in one or two of our innovative programs or combine a Social Sciences program with
that students who complete SOC SCI 1SS3
a Humanities program for a combined degree
receive higher grades in university courses,
minors are available in most Social Sciences subject areas.
complete their degrees on time and are more likely to obtain Deans’ Honour List standing.
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Studio Art
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Studio Art has a small target
enrolment of 30 students and is a highly-selective program leading to a supportive, tight-knit and above all, creative, learning community of students and professors.
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.
PORTFOLIO ORTFOLIO INTERVIEW Successful applicants must pass an art portfolio interview as well as meet the general
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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.
Level I Students are given a strong foundation developing knowledge of different materials, technologies, concepts and practices
PA I N T I N G
essential to the creation of art. Courses include: Dimensional Material Investigations and Concepts Material Investigations and Concepts Observational Studies Studio Investigations Art History Electives
6000+ amazing objects! 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 the art students’ graduating show.
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$3 million renovation A $3 million gift from Dr. Robert Fitzhenry in honour of his late wife Andrée, means the art studios at McMaster are getting a complete face lift! Opening in 2015, the beautifully modernized and expanded Fitzhenry Studios will provide art students with an even better environment for study, collaboration and creation!
Environmentally-Responsible 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 3,050 m2 of studio space 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
POSSIBLE CAREERS Some of our recent graduates have become:
Professional Artists and Designers
Conservators and Gallery Directors
Stage and Costume Designers
Art Council Administrators
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. McMASTER V I E WB OOK 2 0 1 5
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international
exchanges A study abroad experience will give students the opportunity to gain tangible skills in their program of study, challenge their limits, foster a global perspective, and give them an edge in their career field – all without missing a beat during their time at McMaster. In other words, a study abroad experience is the perfect complement to a McMaster degree.
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 Pay tuition and supplementary fees to McMaster to avoid high international fees For complete details, including individual university listings and eligibility, please visit: http://iss.mcmaster.ca
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150
students went on exchange last year.
PREPARE FOR THE EXPERIENCE McMaster’s International Student Services (ISS) assists students who are considering or preparing for an experience abroad through: Information sessions, application support, and pre-departure information for students going abroad through the McMaster Exchange Program. Online resources for living, working, and volunteering abroad Presentations, excursions and events geared to understanding Hamilton and Canada. International Education Week activities on campus.
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services Student Success Centre (SSC) Learn, Experience, Soar studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca We know that academic success and professional and personal growth are important to you. The SSC is here to help you achieve your goals and make the most of your university experience. From the time you accept your offer of admission until you graduate, we provide support in the areas of orientation and transition, academic skills, leadership development, career planning and employment opportunities. We also provide experiential opportunities including local and global service-learning experiences, mentorship programs and volunteer opportunities right here in the Hamilton community. Alumni continue to have access to our services for up to five years after graduation, ensuring a successful transition into the work world.
International Student Services (ISS)
Stay connected!
iss.mcmaster.ca
Visit us in Gilmour Hall, Room 110.
ISS provides core services to the international student population and to Canadian students wishing to go abroad. These services include:
MacSSC macssc McMaster Student Success Centre MacSSC
access to immigration advice and workshops orientation and transition support coordination of international exchange programs online resources for study, work and volunteer opportunities abroad mentorship program administration of health insurance enrolment for international degreeseeking students, exchange students and visiting students events and programs geared to student transition, global learning, and community engagement.
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Student Accessibility Services (SAS) http://sas.mcmaster.ca | sas@mcmaster.ca McMaster University Student Centre, Room B107, ext. 28652 Student Accessibility Services offers a variety of supports for students with disabilities. We work with full-time and part-time students, as well as prospective students. SAS assists students with disabilities to meet their academic and disability-related needs. Staff members work with students one-on-one and in groups to deliver a number of supports (listed below). Accommodations for Courses
Test & Exam Administration
Learning Strategies
Note-taking
Assistive Technologies
Provision of other supports as needed
Groups and Events Please Note: To establish their accommodations, students must meet with a Disability Coordinator at SAS: To start this process in time for classes, students are encouraged to connect with SAS as soon as possible.
Student Wellness Centre (SWC) Wellness in mind, body and spirit is essential as you learn, grow and change during your time here at McMaster. The Student Wellness Centre provides services that will enhance your personal and academic success. Staffed by highly qualified service providers (family physicians, personal counsellors, registered nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, wellness educators) with a special interest in university students, we provide accessible, confidential and caring services for you. personal counselling group counselling and workshops medical care for illness and injury sports medicine, psychiatry, naturopathic medicine, referrals wellness education and health promotion student leadership opportunities in wellness outreach The Student Wellness Centre clinical and educational teams are here to support you in reaching your full potential. For more information please review our website at http://wellness.mcmaster.ca
Student Wellness Education Lower Lounge (SWELL) Located on the basement level of the Student Centre across from the Underground design centre, the SWELL is a drop-in space for students to relax, take a break from the hectic nature of campus life, and chat with wellness educators. The lounge, through its wellness programming, encourages personal development and introduces students to the various mental health and support services offered at McMaster. Check us out on Facebook McMasterSWC
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Indigenous services 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.
Indigenous Services & Events at McMaster University Elder-in-Residence & Visiting Elder Program Scholarships – HATCH Award ($8,000), Bragg Award ($1,500), 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),
First Nation, Métis and Inuit Applicants: We encourage all First Nation, Métis and Inuit applicants to self-identify when completing an application through OUAC. This allows the Indigenous Recruitment and Transition Coordinator to connect with you throughout the application, offer, and registration process.
McMaster Indigenous Graduate Students (MIGS)
Indigenous Learner Residence Application Process Indigenous Services offers additional support for First Nation (status and nonstatus), Métis and Inuit students who receive and offer of admission into an academic program at McMaster University, but do not receive a guaranteed space in residence. Please visit: indigenous.mcmaster.ca/future-students/Residence
Indigenous Services Transition Program This transition program is designed to assist Indigenous students with the transition to life at McMaster. During this program students will have the opportunity to attend mock lectures, learn about library resources, spend time
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with the Elders-In-Residence, and meet other new students! Please visit: indigenous.mcmaster.ca/ summer-transition-program
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