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McMaster

Honours Health Sciences

OUAC MNS

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Published rangetheir exact wording90%Minimum 90% to be considered.78%80–87%Low to Mid-80s
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4USCH4UNo course codes parsed — see prerequisitesENG4UMCV4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English 4U
  • 1 of Calculus & Vectors 4U, Advanced Functions 4U, Data Management 4U
  • Biology 4U
  • Chemistry 4U
  • 1 non-Math, non-Science, non-Technology 4U/M credit
  • +2 more on the program page
  • Honours in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry,
  • Linguistics, Neuroscience and Mental Health, Psycholinguistics and Communications Differences, Psychology, and Gateway (Physical Sciences and Life Sciences):
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Two credits from Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), Earth and Space Science (SES4U), or Physics (SPH4U)
  • 3 best 4U/M courses
  • +7 more on the program page
  • ENG4U
  • MCV4U
  • 2 of SBI4U, SCH4U, or SPH4U
  • 2 Additional 4 U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationYes
  • OUAC application deadline: January 15, 2027.
  • Admission is by selection. You will not be considered without a completed supplementary application. The supplementary application is due in early/mid-February. Applicants will be notified of the details.
  • Find further details on the program website:
Usually closes before January 15
Marks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published240
What you studyHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineAudiology and Speech Language PathologyBiotechnologyChemistryEnvironmental StudiesBiological SciencesBiologyBiotechnologyChemistry
What it isThis program covers the science of how the human body works and how health systems use technology and data. Unlike a pre-med program, it does not guarantee entry into medical school and instead prepares you for careers in health research, data analysis, or public health. It suits students who are strong in science and math but want flexibility to explore health fields beyond clinical practice.This is a four-year science degree where you specialize in one of many fields — from chemistry and physics to biology, geology, audiology, linguistics, or environmental science. The honours designation means you go deeper into your chosen subject than a general science degree would. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain paid professional experience alongside your studies, which suits students who want both classroom learning and real workplace practice in their field.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 ithealth sciencesbiochemistrybiologychemistryearth scienceenvironmental sciencelife sciencesneurosciencephysicsearth scienceenvironmental science
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average5 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 75%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See themNone published by average
SourceMcMaster University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfoQueen's University on OUInfo

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