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Honours BSc Life Sciences - Health Evidence and Science Engagement Specialization at McMaster University

McMaster University, Canada

Programme overview

The Health Evidence and Science Engagement Specialization is a specialization of the Honours Life Sciences BSc, first available in September 2027, with emphasis on health evidence, community engagement and science communication. It has no co-op option and enrolment is limited.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Life Sciences Program  |  Duration: 4 years (120 units, Levels I to IV)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students take research methods in life sciences, living systems laboratory, science communication, genetics, statistics, a determinants of health or nutrition course, bioethics or community engagement, public and professional science communication, epidemiology and global health options, data literacy, experiential learning, and LIFESCI 4Z03 Advanced Inquiry in the Life Sciences.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of any Level I program with a Grade Point Average of at least 5.0. Enrolment is limited and admission is by selection, so meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.

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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