McMaster University: Bachelor Honours Health Sciences

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

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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)

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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

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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

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Life Sciences Program

• Discovering BHSc

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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

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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

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Courses

• First year courses include
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Psychology
• Math
• Statistics
• 2 Electives

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Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)Program

• Discovering BHSc

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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

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Typical Term Schedule (1st Year)
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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)

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How do I learn more about the Health Sciences
Program?

• Look at our website http//fhs.mcmaster.ca/bhsc/
• Contact our office bhsc_at_mcmaster.ca
• Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and
  Discovery Room 3308 Faculty of Health
  Sciences1200 Main Street WestHamilton,
  OntarioL8N 3Z5Telephone [phone] ext.
  22815

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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

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How do I learn more about the Health and Life
Sciences Programs?

• Contact us
• Andrew.Cheung_at_learnlink.mcmaster.ca
• Yuliya.Velykoredko_at_learnlink.mcmaster.ca
• Ali.Hadi_at_learnlink.mcmaster.ca