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Biology Research Specialization

McMaster University

Faculty:Faculty of Science
Degree:Bachelor; Honours
Field of Study:Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $6,042
International: $43,116
Scholarships:52
Careers:Biologists

Description:

The Honours Biology – Discovery Sub-Plan program allows students to choose Biology courses that reflect their own interests but includes more lab and research experience than the Honours Biology program. Biology – Discovery students obtain practical training in experimental design by choosing at least 9 units from the laboratory and field biology course list (see below) and are required to complete a 6 or 9 unit independent research project in faculty labs in level IV. Enrolment in this program is limited and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80 to 86
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English (ENG4U) 
  •  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Chemistry 
  •  Grade12 Physics  or  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Advanced Functions  or  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions  or  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 
Completion of High School Diploma plus six Grade 12 U/M level courses including:

- ENG4U
- One of MHF4U or MCV4U
- One of SBI4U or SCH4U
- One of MHF4U, MCV4U, SBI4U, SCH4U or SPH4U

Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or DuoLingo [min. 115] or Cambridge English for Speakers of Other Languages: Certificate in Advanced English [min. 190] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 86]
Application Notes : 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 August 31, 2022