McMaster University campus

Health Sciences

BHSc Midwifery at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

The Midwifery Education Program is a collaboration between McMaster and Toronto Metropolitan University and leads to a Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) in Midwifery. It prepares students to be primary health care providers for low-risk pregnancy, labour, birth and the first six weeks postpartum. It was the first midwifery program in Canada accredited by the Canadian Association for Midwifery Education.

Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences  |  Department: Midwifery Education Program  |  Intake: September; application deadline January 15, 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

First-year courses include Anatomy and Physiology, Social Justice and Healthcare, Introduction to Research Methods and Critical Appraisal, Midwifery the Profession I and II, and Life Sciences for Clinical Practice, plus an Indigenous Medicine course. Clinical courses combine extended placements in midwifery practices and hospital settings with weekly problem-based tutorials.

Career pathways

Graduates are eligible for registration in Ontario and have worked in midwifery practices across Ontario, elsewhere in Canada and abroad.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Ontario secondary school applicants: high school diploma plus six Grade 12 U/M courses including ENG4U, SBI4U and SCH4U, with a minimum of 85% in each required course and a minimum 85% average for consideration. Admission is by selection: a supplementary application (Identity and Admissions Survey) and an interview by invitation are required, and a mid-to-high 80s average has typically been competitive. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Grade 11 prerequisites in the same subjects completed with at least 85% allow applicants with Grade 12 courses in progress to be assessed.

Undergraduate applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).

Apply through the official page: https://future.mcmaster.ca/apply

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.