| Students gain an in depth view of biological processes emphasizing the application of molecular biology and genetics in the study of human, animal and plant diseases, developmental biology, microbiology, gene regulation, evolutionary processes, and the growing field of bioinformatics. Students will obtain practical training in molecular biology laboratory skills and communication preparing them for graduate school, careers in medicine, genetic counseling, the biotechnology sector, bioengineering, pharmacology, agriculture and conservation. |
| 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 Biology or Grade12 Chemistry
- Grade12 English (ENG4U)
- Grade12 Advanced Functions or Grade12 Calculus and Vectors
- 2 of Grade12 Calculus and Vectors or Grade12 Advanced Functions or Grade12 Chemistry or Grade12 Physics
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]
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| 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.
