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McMaster University

Life Sciences (Origins of Disease Specialization)

Program Information

School:McMaster University
Faculty:Faculty of Science
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Epidemiology
Description:Our Life Sciences programs provide students with the opportunity to study topics in human health, aging and disease. Our curriculum is organized under the categories of knowledge translation, communication, experiential learning and research skills. A unique aspect to our programs involves the implementation of community-based projects and peer mentoring experiential opportunities that are tied to in-course experiences.

Our programs sit in the School of Interdisciplinary Science and include the Honours Life Sciences, the Bachelor of Life Sciences and the Honours Life Sciences Co-Op programs. We also offer limited enrollment, interdisciplinary and interdepartmental specializations in Origins of Disease and Sensory Motor Processes.
URL:Life Sciences (Origins of Disease Specialization) at McMaster University
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Scholarships:52
Careers:1

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*87 to 92
Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions  or  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 
  •  Grade12 Biology 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions  or  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors  or  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Physics 
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 86] or Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages: Certificate in Advanced English [min. 190] or DuoLingo [min. 115]

Students who have been asked to meet McMaster’s English Language Proficiency requirement must demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving the minimum requirements as specified by McMaster: IELTS: 6.5, CAE: 190, PTE: 60, CAEL: 70, TOEFL (iBT): 86, DUO: 115.

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on September 18, 2022