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McMaster

Social Sciences I

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Published rangetheir exact wording80–87%Low-to mid-80s80–87%Low to Mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • * Completion of Advanced Functions 4U and Calculus & Vectors 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Economics.
  • * Completion of Calculus & Vectors 4U and Biology 4U are strongly recommended for students interested in Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour.
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, or SPH4U
  • 2 Additional 4 U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailable
DegreeBachelor of Arts, BA, Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
First-year intakewhere published950
What you studyAnthropologyEconomicsHealth InformaticsHuman GeographyBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyChemistry
What it isSocial Sciences I is a first-year entry point where you explore human behaviour, society, and social systems through subjects like economics, sociology, anthropology, politics, and social work. Unlike a specialized program, you sample multiple disciplines before declaring a focus, letting you discover which area — from international development to health policy — matches your interests. It suits students curious about how societies work and drawn to understanding people and social issues from different angles.You study the natural systems that support life on Earth — combining biology, chemistry, geology, and geography to understand ecosystems, environmental problems, and how living things interact with their physical surroundings. This pathway is structured to integrate multiple science disciplines rather than focus narrowly on one, and it includes mandatory co-operative work terms where you apply classroom learning to real environmental jobs. It suits students curious about how nature works across scales, from molecules to landscapes, who want hands-on experience before deciding on a specific environmental career.
The door tomajors you reach through itcriminologygeographypolitical sciencepsychologysociologyearth scienceenvironmental science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by average
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfo

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