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Honours BSc Life Sciences Co-op at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

Five-level co-op Honours BSc in Life Sciences with two eight-month work terms in life sciences-related placements. The co-op option is not available with the Origins of Disease or Sensory Motor Systems specializations.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Life Sciences  |  Duration: Five levels (years) including two eight-month work terms  |  Study mode: co-op  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Level II covers Research Methods in Life Sciences, Living Systems Laboratory and Foundations in Science Communication with statistics, genetics and a Level II life sciences elective. Level III to V combine academic terms with work terms and Level IV life sciences research seminar courses.

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Entry requirements

Enrolment is limited and admission is by selection based on academic achievement and an interview. Minimum: online application by the deadline and completion of Level II Honours Life Sciences with a GPA of at least 5.0, including LIFESCI 2A03, 2L03 and SCICOMM 2A03, 3 units from STATS 2B03 or BIOLOGY 2C03, and 3 units from BIOLOGY 2B03, LIFESCI 2CC3, 2D03, 2N03 or 2X03.

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

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

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