Life Science & Health Sciences at McMaster University Andrew Cheung, Ali Hadi, Julia Velykoredko

About Mac Offers the resources and course variety of a large university, while maintaining the close-knit and comfortable environment of a smaller university Recognized world-wide for its innovative problem-based and self-directed approach to learning McMaster is a hotbed for research in the health sciences and engineering

About Mac (2) McMaster is consistently ranked as one of the most innovative universities in Canada and around the world Academically ranked 4th in Canada, and 2nd in Ontario (conducted by Shanghai Jiao Tong University) Ranks 1st in Canada in terms of research intensity (i.e., research income per full-time faculty)

Commuting vs Residence McMaster is ~50km away from Square One GO Bus from Square One to campus (under 1h) ~$6 for one-way trip; cheaper with monthly pass Residence Guaranteed for students with 78%+ average Within 5 minute walk to classes, dining, libraries, etc. Mandatory meal plan ~$7000-$8000 in total Off-campus also available

Outside the Classroom Sports Fitness facilities Clubs Varsity and intramural teams Fitness facilities Gym, climbing wall, indoor track, pool, courts for basketball, volleyball, squash, tennis, badminton Clubs Over 250 Academic Cultural Recreational Religious Social Issues Examples of clubs Academic (Psychology Society, Pre-dental society) Cultural (Hispanic Society) Recreational (Soccer Society, Snowboarding club) Religious (Muslim Students Association, Campus for Christ) Social Issues (Save the Children, Students Feed the Hungry)

Life Sciences Program Discovering BHSc

Admission requirements English U Biology U Advanced Functions U 1 of Vector Calculus U, Chemisty U or Physics U 2 addition U or M courses Overall average approximately 80% -note that the average needs to include the pre-requisite courses

About the Program Allows you to explore different areas of science 1st year general life science 2nd year – specialization Biology Ex. genetics Psychology Biochemistry Minor in almost any subject of interest Option to complete thesis project in 4th year

Courses First year courses include: Chemistry Biology Psychology Math Statistics 2 Electives

Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Program Discovering BHSc

Admission Requirements Min. 90% average in top 6 grade 12 courses English U Biology U Chemistry U 1 of Data Management, Advanced Functions, Calculus & Vectors 1 non-math or non-science U or M credit Supplementary Application -note that the average needs to include the pre-requisite courses

Supplementary Application Answer 3 questions: Please tell us whatever you feel we need to know to understand you as a "whole person" and one who would fit our Program.   Please describe a non-academic aspect of your life that you feel is important to your sense of self and explain why.   If there were one question which should not be asked, what would the question be and why?

Supplementary Application Concise answers (1500 character limit for each) No right or wrong answers Looking for honesty and individuality Each application is evaluated by 3 fourth year students and faculty members Offers of admission are given in May

About the Program You will be learning about health, wellness, and illness from a variety of different perspectives No need to apply to a second year stream, unless you plan to apply to the Biomedical Sciences Specialization/Global Health Specialization 4 year Honours degree Option to transfer from another program in 2nd year Completion of thesis or project in 4th year Option to graduate with a minor

Problem-Based Learning Inquiry courses Focused on developing “students as active learners” Not lecture-based Students given a problem and try to solve it on their own using available resources Work in groups Small class sizes each with facilitator and peer tutors McMaster and the Health Sciences program are internationally recognized for use of problem-based, self-direction learning

Courses 1st year Chemistry, Cell Biology, Inquiry, Psychobiology 3 half-year elective courses 2nd year Statistics, Anatomy and Physiology, Epidemiology, Health Psychology, Biochemistry (Inquiry), Cell Biology (Inquiry) Number of required courses decreases over the 4 years

Electives Both Life Science and Health Science students may select electives from many areas of study and possibly graduate with a minor in another subject Common electives include Economics Languages Anthropology Environmental sciences Physics Mathematics Music Linguistics History

Typical Term Schedule (1st Year) Jesska

Other Science-Related Programs at Mac Nursing (Requires Supplementary Application) Kinesiology Medical Radiation Science Arts and Science (Requires Supplementary Application) Integrated Science (Requires Supplementary Application)

How do I learn more about the Health Sciences Program? Look at our website http://fhs.mcmaster.ca/bhsc/ Contact our office: bhsc@mcmaster.ca Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery Room 3308 Faculty of Health Sciences 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario L8N 4K1 Telephone: (905)525-9140 ext. 22815 Helen

How do I learn more about the Life Sciences Program? Look at our website: www.mcmaster.ca Contact our office: Burke Science Building 129 905 525 9140 ext 27590

How do I learn more about the Health and Life Sciences Programs? Contact us Andrew.Cheung@learnlink.mcmaster.ca Yuliya.Velykoredko@learnlink.mcmaster.ca Ali.Hadi@learnlink.mcmaster.ca Helen