Life Science & Health Sciences at McMaster University

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

2. 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

3. 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)

4. Commuting vs Residence Commuting • 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

5. Outside the Classroom Sports • 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

6. Life Sciences Program Discovering BHSc

7. 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%

8. 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

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

10. Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)Program Discovering BHSc

11. 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

12. 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?

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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) • 3 half-year elective courses • Number of required courses decreases over the 4 years

17. 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

18. Typical Term Schedule (1st Year)

19. 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)

20. 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 Sciences1280 Main Street WestHamilton, OntarioL8N 4K1Telephone: (905)525-9140 ext. 22815

21. 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

22. 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