McMaster University - 2018 First Year Viewbook

McMASTER VIEWBOOK 2018 1
future.mcmaster.ca
McMaster University sits on the traditional
Territories of the Mississauga and
Haudenosaunee Nations, and within the
lands protected by the “Dish With One
Spoon” wampum agreement (Indigenous
Education Council, May 2016).
President’s Message
From the inception of McMaster University in 1887, our aim has been to develop and realize
the potential of individuals and society at large. We believe that unleashing the creativity
and curiosity of our dynamic community of students, researchers and staff to consider a wide
variety of issues of fundamental importance to our local and global communities provides
unlimited potential for learning and discovery.
As we begin planning for this new academic year, we do so with great optimism. As an
institution, and as a community of researchers, teachers and learners, we are committed to
improving the health and well-being of all people, contributing to our global knowledge base
and advancing the societies and the world in which we live.
We believe that the full value of learning and discovery is only realized when applied to
the world around us. At McMaster we work hard to challenge the constraints of inherited
practices and preconceptions about the way students learn, and create more opportunities
for students to connect and collaborate with the community and the world at large. This
Viewbook outlines the unique and innovative program combinations that McMaster provides,
and which are intended to enable our students to customize their education to align with
their personal strengths and career ambitions.
As our world continues to transform, we must continue to empower innovative thinkers who
are eager to share their ideas in a spirit of openness, inclusiveness and collaboration. We
believe that bringing together the best and brightest minds is the spark that makes a brighter
world possible and we are delighted that you will soon be joining us in this endeavour.
WELCOME TO A BRIGHTER WORLD. | WELCOME TO MCMASTER.

Dr. Patrick Deane, President and Vice-Chancellor

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You can find information about the program(s) you are interested in studying at McMaster using the chart below. Many of our programs have a
common or general first-year structure that prepares you to enter a wide range of possible degree options. Highlighted sections indicate a
program that students apply to directly from high school (Direct Entry Programs).
For a complete listing of all Undergraduate Programs and Specializations please consult the Undergraduate Calendar online at:
academiccalendars.romcmaster.ca/
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Academic
Programs Directory:
SUBJECT FACULTY/PROGRAM PAGE
Accounting Business 16
Actuarial & Financial Mathematics Science 54
Anthropology Social Sciences 68
Art History Humanities 42
Arts & Science Arts & Science 14
Astrophysics Science 54
Automation Engineering Technology Engineering 22
Automotive & Vehicle Engineering Technology Engineering 22
Biochemistry Science 54
Biochemistry – Biomedical Research Specialization Science 54
Biology Science 54
Biology – Physiology Science 54
Biology & Environmental Sciences Science 54
Biology & Mathematics Science 54
Biology & Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour Science 54
Biotechnology Engineering 22
Business Business 16
Chemical Biology Science 54
Chemical Engineering Engineering 28
Chemical Engineering & Bioengineering Engineering 28
Chemical & Physical Sciences Science 54
Chemistry Science 54
Civil Engineering Engineering 28
Classics Humanities 42
Cognitive Science of Language Humanities 42
Commerce Business 16
Communication Studies Humanities 42
Computer Engineering Engineering 28
Computer Science Engineering 26
Environmental & Earth Sciences Science 54
Earth & Environmental Sciences Science 54
Economics Social Sciences 68
Electrical Engineering Engineering 28
Engineering Engineering I and Engineering I Co-op 28
Engineering Physics Engineering 28
English & Cultural Studies Humanities 42
Environmental Sciences Science 54
Finance Business 16
French Humanities 42
Geography Science and Social Sciences 54/68
Geography & Environmental Sciences Science 54
Geography & Environmental Studies Social Sciences 68
Gerontology Social Sciences 68
Bachelor of Health Sciences Health Sciences 36
Health Studies Social Sciences 68
History Humanities 42
Humanities Humanities 42
Human Behavior Science 54
Human Behaviour – Autism & Behavioural Sciences Science 54
Human Behaviour – Early Childhood Education Science 54
Human Resources Business 16
Indigenous Studies Social Sciences 68
Information Systems Business 16
Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences Engineering and Health Sciences 34
Integrated Business and Humanities Business and Humanities 20
Integrated Sciences Science 62
Justice, Political Philosophy and Law Humanities 42
Kinesiology Science 64
Labour Studies Social Sciences 68
Life Sciences Science 54
Life Sciences – Origins of Disease Science 54
Life Sciences – Sensory Motor Systems Science 54
Linguistics Humanities 42
Marketing Business 16
Materials Engineering Engineering 28
Mathematical Science Science 54
Mathematics & Computer Science Science 54
Mathematics & Physics Science 54
Mathematics & Statistics Science 54
Mechanical Engineering Engineering 28
Mechatronics Engineering Engineering 28
Medical Radiation Sciences Science 66
Medical & Biological Physics Science 54
Midwifery Health Sciences 38
Molecular Biology & Genetics Science 54
Multimedia Humanities 42
Music Humanities 50
Music Cognition Humanities 50
Neuroscience Science 54
Nursing Health Sciences 40
Operations Management Business 16
Peace Studies Humanities 42
Philosophy Humanities 42
Physics Science 54
Political Science Social Sciences 68
Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour Science/Social Sciences 54/68
Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour – Mental Health Science/Social Sciences 54/68
Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour – Music Cognition Science/Social Sciences 54/68
Religious Studies Social Sciences 68
Social Psychology Social Sciences 68
Social Sciences Social Sciences 68
Social Work Social Sciences 68
Sociology Social Sciences 68
Software Engineering Engineering 28
Studio Art Humanities 52
Theatre & Film Studies Humanities 42

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ENTRANCE AWARDS: HONOUR AWARDS
There are an unlimited number of Honour Awards available based on your final
admission average. The final admission average is calculated based on your top six
Grade 12 U/M grades including those courses required for admission to your program.
• automatic award – no separate application required
• you will be notified of your award eligibility with your offer of admission
• for specific eligibility details please check out sfas.mcmaster.ca
McMaster’s Entrance Awards are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
NIAGARA ESCARPMENT AND THE BRUCE TRAIL | www.cityofwaterfalls.ca
Hamilton boasts 126 waterfalls identified by Hamilton Conservation Authority, found along the
Niagara Escarpment and the Bruce Trail.
COOTES PARADISE | www.cootestoescarpmentpark.ca/
Established in 1927 for its significance as a migratory bird stopover, Cootes Paradise features
a 320-hectare river-mouth marsh, glacial plateaus, 16 creeks and 25 kilometres of shoreline.
THE ART GALLERY OF HAMILTON | www.artgalleryofhamilton.com
The Art Gallery of Hamilton is home to a comprehensive collection of Canadian historical
and contemporary art and an impressive European collection.
FIRSTONTARIO CENTRE | www.coreentertainment.ca/FirstOntario-Centre
FirstOntario Centre is one of North America’s premier entertainment venues, housing a variety of
spectacular concerts and sporting events and is home to the Hamilton Bulldogs.
SUPER CRAWL, JAMES STREET NORTH | www.supercrawl.ca
Super Crawl, an annual festival on James Street North, showcases the intrinsic charm and cultural
character of the street. Hosting music, art, dance and theatre from Hamilton and around the world.
ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS | www.rbg.ca
Take an exhilarating trip through nature’s most beautiful work. Royal Botanical Gardens features
five glorious gardens, a 30-kilometre trail system and four nature sanctuaries.
See more at: www.mcmaster.ca/nature
| McMASTER IS THE ONLY NORTH AMERICAN HOST SITE OF A UNITED NATIONS
UNIVERSITY, THE INSTITUTE FOR WATER, ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH (UNU-INWEH). |
CAMPUS COMMUNITY:
McMaster has a full-time student
population of 26,077 including an
undergraduate population of 22,558.
LIBRARIES:
McMaster University libraries are hubs of
excitement and change, leading the way
to become Canada’s most innovative,
user-centred, academic library.
Mills – Humanities and Social Sciences
Innis – Business
Thode – Science and Engineering
Health Sciences – Health Sciences
McMASTER IS ONE OF ONLY
FOUR CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES
RANKED AMONG THE TOP
100UNIVERSITIES IN THE WORLD
(Academic Ranking of World Universities,
August 2015, and Times Higher Education
World University Rankings, September 2015)
The Community...
Discover Hamilton:
Hamilton (also known as “The Hammer”) is the fourth-largest city in Ontario,
and the tenth-largest city in Canada and sits in the middle of Ontario’s “Golden
Horseshoe”. We are less than an hour’s drive from the United States border
and only 45 minutes from Toronto, Niagara Falls, Waterloo and Guelph.
While visiting McMaster take some time to discover Hamilton.
DISCOVER McMASTER’S BACKYARD: PRESIDENT'S
AWARD:
sfas.mcmaster.ca
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Money Matters:
MORE THAN
5,000FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
RECEIVED AN ENTRANCE
SCHOLARSHIP
IN 2016-17.
APPROXIMATE FIRST-YEAR EXPENSES
LIVING LIVING LIVING AT HOME
ON CAMPUS OFF CAMPUS LOCAL COMMUTER
Tuition Fees* $7,734 $7,734 $7,734 $7,734
Accommodation
(based on double occupancy room)
$6,400 $6,000** $0 $0
Food (Meals)
(based on minimum full meal plan)
$3,955 $3,200 $1,100 $1,100
Books and Supplies $1,300 $1,300 $1,300 $1,300
Personal Expenses $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
Transportation*** $0 $0 $0 $2,400
TOTAL $20,389 $19,234 $11,134 $13,534
* tuition fees for a full course load (for 2017/2018) including all supplementary fees, range from approx.
$7,734 to $13,481 for Canadian students and start at $24,000 for visa students
** based on shared living expenses
*** a Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) bus pass is included as part of the student’s supplementary fees
Finding employment through work programs
on campus is a great way to offset some of
your university expenses.
• 110+ departments participate in
work programs
• 1250+ jobs available across campus
Some of the jobs on campus include: research
assistant, daycare assistant, library support,
website assistant, facility services/maintenance
and personal trainers/fitness instructors.
BURSARIES
A bursary is a non-repayable grant, intended to assist students in financial need, with their
education-related expenses. Check out the SFAS website for additional details and criteria.
• Application available in August to current McMaster students.
• Additional details are available at sfas.mcmaster.ca
AVERAGE: 95%+
VALUE: .................................$2,500
HONOUR AWARDS:
AVERAGE: 90-94.99%
VALUE:..................................$1,000
AVERAGE: 85-89.99%
VALUE:...................................... $750
AVERAGE: 80-84.99%
VALUE:...................................... $500
Wondering how much a year at university will cost?
Calculate the cost of your University experience by using our Cost Estimator online at:
future.mcmaster.ca/money-matters/cost-estimator/
| McMASTER ALSO OFFERS IN-COURSE AND GRADUAND
SCHOLARSHIPS VALUED AT $2.1 MILLION | WORKING ON CAMPUS
Schulich Leader Scholarships
$100,000
www.schulichleaders.com

| ONLINE RESIDENCE APPLICATION AND DEPOSIT DEADLINE IS 4:00 PM (EDT), JUNE 1, 2018 | housing.mcmaster.ca
• Eligibility for residence is reviewed annually and will be
confirmed in early 2018
• Students are notified of their residence status with their
offer of admission
• Building/room assignments are done by lottery
• Students list room-type preferences on their online
residence application and may indicate a specific
roommate request
Additional
videos and photos
of our residences
are available at
tours.mcmaster.ca
Room Type:
Bunk and Loft Triple Room.............$5,600
Lofted Triple/Quad.........................$5,800
Lofted Triple with Access
to Single-User Washroom..............$5,950
Triple Room....................................$6,300
Quad Room.....................................$6,300
Double Room..................................$6,400
Double Room with Access
Double Room with
Ensuite Washroom.........................$6,900
Single Room...................................$7,200
Single Room with Access to
Single Room with
Ensuite Washroom.........................$7,700
Apartment – 2 Person
(Double Room)................................$7,850
Apartment – 4/6 Person
(Single Room).................................$7,950
Suite – 4 person
(Single Room).................................$8,400
Residence fees are based on 2017-18 fees
by room type, not building.
Fees include your accommodation and
Internet access.
Fees are subject to change annually.
Whidden Hall
CO-ED (traditional)
CAPACITY 276
Brandon Hall
CO-ED (traditional)
CAPACITY 557
Hedden Hall
CO-ED (traditional with access
to single-user washroom)
CAPACITY 389
Les Prince Hall
CO-ED (traditional with
ensuite washroom)
CAPACITY 389
Edwards Hall
CO-ED (traditional)
CAPACITY 98
Woodstock Hall
CO-ED (traditional)
CAPACITY 295McKay Hall
CO-ED (traditional with access
to single-user washroom)
CAPACITY 272
RESIDENCE OPTIONS
Our 12 residence buildings are located on our central campus, within a five-minute walk to
classes, athletic facilities, libraries and of course amazing dining facilities. We offer a range
of building sizes and types (see below). Typically, our residences can be divided into two main
categories, traditional and apartment/suite style.
Apartment and Suite Style
• a self-contained apartment or suite
with kitchen or kitchenette, washroom
and lounge area
• each student has an individual bedroom
within the apartment/suite
• co-ed buildings
• minimum of a reduced meal plan required
Traditional Style
• dormitory style buildings where students
share washroom, lounge and kitchen areas
with other residents on their floor
• co-ed or all-female buildings/floors
• full meal plan required
• consists of single, double, triple, bunk and
loft and quad rooms (most first-year
students are housed in double rooms);
single and double rooms with ensuite
washrooms are also available
Floor plans in each building may vary.
All bedrooms in apartment/suite
style include a door.
APARTMENT STYLE
SUITE STYLE
TRADITIONAL DOUBLE
ROOM
TRADITIONAL DOUBLE
ROOM WITH ENSUITE WASHROOM
McMASTER RESIDENCE
IS HOME TO ALMOST
3,600STUDENTS
Mary E. Keyes Residence
CO-ED (furnished suites)
CAPACITY 280
Matthews Hall
CO-ED (traditional)
CAPACITY 256
Wallingford Hall
FEMALE (traditional)
CAPACITY 75
Moulton Hall
CO-ED/FEMALE (traditional)
CAPACITY 185
CO-ED (furnished apartment)
CAPACITY 506
Bates Residence
Living Learning Communities
• Conservation and Outdoor Leadership
Education (COLE)
• Forge @ Mac Entrepreneurship
• Global Perspectives
• Healthy Active Living
• Innovation and Society
• Women in Leadership
Themed Communities
• Alcohol Free
• All Female
• Quiet
RESIDENCE
COSTS
Admission
to Residence:

SOCIETY OF OFF-CAMPUS STUDENTS (SOCS)
The COMMUTER in RESIDENCE EXPERIENCE
hospitality.mcmaster.ca
Hospitality Services:
Dining on Campus:
Whether you are living in residence or off-campus, finding
a place to eat at McMaster is simple and convenient.
At our various dining locations on campus, vegetarian/vegan
choices, international food menus, nutritious options as
well as quick snacks are offered to accommodate the
diversity of student needs. Most food stations provide
fresh, made-to-order selections.
| PLEASE CONTACT HOSPITALITY SERVICES TO DISCUSS ANY
SPECIAL DIETARY ACCOMMODATIONS REQUIRED. |
MORE THAN
TWENTY
DINING LOCATIONS
ON CAMPUS
RESIDENCE MEAL PLANS
Basic Meal Plan
We offer four different meal plans from Minimum to Varsity to suit
your lifestyle and eating habits. Our most popular plan is the Regular
meal plan, which allows flexibility and suits the average student’s
needs. Each plan is available in either a Full or Reduced option
depending on your residence building type.
BASIC + OPTIONS
These plans offer you access to both on- and off-campus locations
without having to carry cash.
BASIC +FREEDOM
Mandatory Included
Non-taxable Taxable
Transferable (minus overhead) Refundable/Transferable
On-campus food purchases only On-campus non-food items and
participating off-campus
food purchases
Food Allergies
Food allergies can be life threatening and McMaster has established
an aggressive and thorough approach to food allergies to ensure that
students are well informed of their options on campus. For a more
detailed understanding of our allergy procedures, please contact
Hospitality Services.
RESIDENCE MEAL PLAN COSTS 2017-18
MINIMUM LIGHT REGULAR VARSITY
Full $3,955 $4,155 $4,355 $4,555
Reduced* $2,855 $3,055 $3,255 $3,455
*Reduced is available for Bates and Mary E. Keyes residence only.
For additional information on meal plans, dining facilities, daily and
weekly menus, nutrition, dietary restrictions, hours of operation, etc.
visit our website: hospitality.mcmaster.ca.
OFF-CAMPUS VENDORS
Our off-campus vendors include:
East Side Mario’s, Pita Pit, Basilique, Boston Pizza,
Pizza Pizza, Gino’s Pizza, Subway,Taro, Kuma’s Candy, Willy Dog,
the Works Burger and Twelve Eighty.
macoffcampus.ca
(monthly, not including utilities)
Rooms in a House...................$450–$550
Bachelor Apartment................$700–$850
1 Bedroom Apartment..........$900–$1,200
2 Bedroom Apartment.......$1,100–$1,500
3 Bedroom Apartment..................$1,400+
OFF-CAMPUS
SAMPLE RENTS
Living off Campus:
You may be thinking of living at home and commuting or renting near campus.
Thousands of upper-year students live in local neighbourhoods. McMaster offers
many services to help ensure that your university experience is complete whether
you are living on- or off-campus.
| ALL FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS RECEIVE A HAMILTON CITY BUS PASS,
VALID FOR 12 MONTHS, AS PART OF THEIR STUDENT FEES. |
STUDENT WALK-HOME ATTENDANT TEAM (SWHAT)
www.msumcmaster.ca/swhat
The Student Walk-Home Attendant Team consists of volunteers (one male and one female) that
provide safe and friendly accompaniment for any member of the McMaster community. A SWHAT
duo will walk you to or from any location on campus and within a 30 minute radius off campus
between dusk 7pm and 1am.
Off-Campus Resource Centre
www.macoffcampus.ca
Located in the Student Centre (MUSC),
the Off-Campus Resource Centre
provides year-round access for advice and
guidance to students living off campus.
Resources include:
• searchable on-line rental listings (most
rentals are within a 10 -15 minute walk
from the campus)
• “Housemate Connector” service
– connect and find the perfect
roommate
https://housing.mcmaster.ca/commuter-in-residence-experience/
NEW PROGRAM for Off-Campus Students! The Commuter in Residence Experience
(CoRE) is an innovative program designed to assist first year off-campus students in their transition
to McMaster University. CoRE participants will be part of a unique community bringing together
on- and off-campus students for a year-long experience. Benefits of this program include:
• Increased academic success: access to extra study space within residences, academic
skills programming and scholastic student role models
• Exciting events and activities: accelerated student learning and growth through community
engagement, leadership development and experiential opportunities.
• A greater sense of community: connect with the on-campus community; meet new
friends in residence and your off-campus community
• Transitional support: Off-Campus Community Advisors will provide guidance and
support throughout the year
• Access to exclusive Welcome Week programs: join your on-campus community
for a unique orientation experience.
www.mac-socs.ca
SOCS strives to help off-campus and commuter students connect to McMaster, and give off-campus students a voice on campus by:
43%OF FIRST-YEAR
STUDENTS LIVE
OFF CAMPUS
• providing a full schedule of Welcome Week events for ALL first year
off-campus and commuter students
• coordinating social and athletic activities for members throughout
the year (e.g. intramural sports teams, peer tutoring, formal dinner
and dance; themed social events)
• providing members a weekly newsletter informing them of upcoming
events across campus and within SOCS
SOCS has approximately 1000+ members each year, who pay a small
$15 fee which goes towards organizing all of the above activities.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!
2016-2017 OUA Champions:
• Women’s Volleyball • Men’s Volleyball
2016-2017 USPORTS Team Medals:
• Men’s Wrestling • Men’s Volleyball
2015-2016 OUA Champions:
• Women’s Rugby • Men’s Volleyball
2015-2016 CIS Team Medals:
• Women’s Rugby • Men’s Volleyball
• Men’s Wrestling
2015-16 CIS National Champions:
• Women’s Rugby
Athletics
and Recreation
McMaster Athletics and Recreation has a wide variety
of opportunities, including varsity athletics, intramurals,
instructional programming, drop-in activities and
outdoor recreation. Our facilities include the Ivor Wynne
Centre, David Braley Athletic Centre and Ron Joyce
Stadium, which combine to house seven gymnasiums,
three studios, three natural grass fields, three artificial
soft-surface fields, a 50-metre pool, 200m indoor track,
400m outdoor track, squash courts, an indoor climbing
wall, a Mindfulness Wellness Centre, the only
Alpine Tower High Ropes course at a Canadian
university, and one of the largest university
fitness centres in Canada.
marauders.ca
| ATHLETICS AND RECREATION IS THE LARGEST EMPLOYER OF STUDENTS ON CAMPUS,
SPENDING MORE THAN $1 MILLION A YEAR ON STUDENT SALARIES. |
For tryout
information, and
coaching contacts,
visit us at:
marauders.ca
JOIN A TEAM
• Badminton
• Baseball
• Basketball
• Cheerleading*
• Cross Country
• Curling*
• Dance*
• Fencing
• Fastpitch
ATHLETIC
SUCCESS
WE’RE COMMITTED TO BUILDING A SAFE AND INCLUSIVE SPACE WHERE DIVERSITY IS CELEBRATED.
ALL MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY ARE WELCOME TO PLAY, LEARN, AND CHEER WITH US.
McMASTER VIEWBOOK 201810
NEWTHIS YEAR FREE ACCESS
TO THE PULSE WITH YOUR
TUITION AND FEES, FOR ALL
STUDENTS IN THE MSU
(MOST FULL-TIME
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS)
• • •
(*Competitive club teams)
• Field Hockey*
• Football
• Flag Football*
• Figure Skating*
• Golf
• Gymnastics*
• Ice Hockey*
• Lacrosse
• Lifeguarding*
• Rowing*
• Rugby
• Sailing*
• Soccer
• Squash
• Synchronized
Swimming*
• Swimming
• Tennis
• Track
• Ultimate*
• Volleyball
• Water Polo
• Wrestling
THE PULSE
This state-of-the-art facility has everything you need to stay fit, regardless of your fitness
level, interest, goals or available work out times. Your student card gives you access to all the
equipment, fitness and cycling classes as well as the indoor climbing wall. The Pulse offers:
Cardiovascular Equipment: treadmills,
elliptical trainers, stationary bikes, stair
climbers, rowing machines, Adaptive Motion
Trainers and several accessible pieces.
Strength Training Area: over 7,000
square feet of resistance training equipment
including single station machines, free
weights, Olympic/power lifting platforms,
and accessible multi-station areas, including
specialty and functional pieces.
Fitness/Aerobics/Cycling: fitness classes
are offered daily and include Zumba, Core
Blast, Kickbox, Boot Camp and many more.
The Cycling Studio contains state-of-
the-art cycling bikes to provide a
“revolution”ary experience.
Classes are run throughout the
day at different skill levels.
Outdoor Fitness Circuit and
Bouldering Wall
Instructional Programs: 45+ classes per week in instructional
programming. Take lessons in yoga, ballet, karate, triathlon training,
squash, belly dance, meditation, pilates, latin dance, fencing,
swimming, lifesaving, first aid and more!
• Over 2,500 students enrolled in an instructional program in 2016-17.
Intramural Sports – Everyone Welcome!
16 sports, 40 leagues and tournaments, 2,500+ games for ALL abilities.
Outdoor Recreation: Outdoor pursuits, hiking, climbing, kayaking and Alpine Tower.

We are here
to assist you in your
Academic Journey:
STUDENT SUCCESS CENTRE (SSC)
studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca
From the time you accept your offer of admission, up to ten years
after graduation, the SSC will provide, and help to connect you with,
the services, programs, and resources you need to support your
academic, personal, and professional success.
MacSSC MacSSC
MacSSC McMaster Student Success Centre
– Careers and Employment
STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES (SAS)
sas.mcmaster.ca
Provides a range of academic accommodation-related supports for
students with disabilities. Staff work with students to deliver a
number of supports including:
• Accommodations for courses
• Test and exam administration
• Note-taking
• Learning strategies
• Assistive technologies
• Transition activities
• Provision of other supports as needed
Please note: To establish accommodations, students must meet with a
Disability Coordinator at SAS. To start this process in time for classes,
students are encouraged to connect with SAS prior to the beginning of
the school year or as soon as possible thereafter. Please review first
appointment information on the SAS website sas.mcmaster.ca/register
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
registrar.mcmaster.ca
Provides a number of services to students in addition to being the
primary information source on enrolment, convocation ceremonies and
important dates and events throughout the year.
STUDENT WELLNESS CENTRE (SWC)
wellness.mcmaster.ca
Student Wellness provides services that will enhance your personal
and academic success.
• Personal counselling
• Wellness skills programs and workshops
• Medical care for illness and injury
• Psychiatry, naturopathic medicine, referrals
• Wellness education and health promotion
• Student leadership opportunities in wellness outreach
McMasterSWC
EQUITY AND INCLUSION OFFICE (EIO)
equity.mcmaster.ca
The primary role of the Equity and Inclusion Office is to:
• provide expert advice and assistance on matters of equity,
diversity and inclusion;
• advance the University’s commitment to building an
inclusive community;
• receive concerns and complaints and facilitate their resolution; and
• promote respect, equity and fairness, and celebrate the rich diversity
of the campus community.
The Office also provides support to the President’s Advisory Committee
on Building an Inclusive Community (PACBIC) which extends to
each of PACBIC’s working groups, including sexual violence, racism,
accessibility, mental health, interfaith issues, First Nations, Métis
and Inuit priorities, issues of concern to members of the LGBTQ+
communities and employment equity. For more information,
contact: equity@mcmaster.ca
Respect.
Collaboration.
Diversity.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES (ISS)
iss.mcmaster.ca
Provides core services to McMaster’s international student community and to Canadian students
wishing to study abroad through the McMaster Exchange Program.
These services include:
• Access to immigration advice and workshops
• Orientation and transition support, including the International Mentorship Program
• Coordination of the McMaster Exchange Program
• Administration of the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) for international students
• Events and programs geared to student transition, global learning and community engagement
McMASTER EXCHANGE PROGRAM
iss.mcmaster.ca
• Spend part or all of your third or fourth year studying abroad
• Choose from over 70 exchange agreements
• Take courses not offered at McMaster
• Earn credits towards your McMaster degree while experiencing a new culture and
international community.
• Pay tuition and supplementary fees to McMaster to avoid high international fees
For complete details, including individual listings and eligibility,
please visit: http://iss.mcmaster.ca
INDIGENOUS STUDENT SERVICES
indigenous.mcmaster.ca
Come see our new space in L.R. Wilson Hall! You will find a variety of services available for
Indigenous learners at McMaster, friendly staff, and a space that includes an Elders Lounge,
Ceremonial Room, Outdoor Courtyard, and Student Lounge to help support you throughout your
time at McMaster. Services include:
• Transitional supports and Welcome Week activities
• Winter and Spring Iroquoian Socials
• Elders-in-Residence Visiting Elders Program
• Scholarships – HATCH Award ($8,000), Bragg Award ($1,500),
Harvey Longboat Graduate Scholarship ($15,000)
• Traditional Teachings Workshops
• Research, Writing, and Academic Skills Workshops
• Support for student led educational projects and community based initiatives
Indigenous at McMaster @MACIndigenous @macindigenous
McMASTER STUDENTS UNION (MSU) SERVICES
msumcmaster.ca/services-directory

Arts
Science
REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADMISSION (ONTARIO)
• English
• One of:
Advanced Functions or Calculus Vectors
• Completion of four additional 4U/4M courses,
of which two must be at the 4U level
88% (*) 65 MX
ANTICIPATED TARGET OUAC APPLICATION
ADMISSION AVERAGE ENROLMENT CODE
* minimum average required for consideration.
Admission is by selection.
WHY CHOOSE MCMASTER?
• Small program size ensures that students do not feel like a
number and fosters close relationships among students,
faculty, and staff.
• Highly regarded, challenging program, designed to provide
students with a broad-based, interdisciplinary education.
• Stresses active, cooperative learning, with emphasis on
social awareness and on the development of a wide range
of transferable skills.
• Offers an integrated set of ARTSSCI courses, exclusively for
Arts Science students, plus a great choice of elective courses.
• Its graduates shine in a remarkable array of meaningful careers.
FIRST YEAR AT A GLANCE
TOTAL: 30 units REQUIRED: 24 units
First year courses:
• ARTSSCI 1A06 – Practices of Knowledge
• ARTSSCI 1B03 – Writing
• ARTSSCI 1BB3 – Argumentation
• ARTSSCI 1C03 – Inquiry: Global Challenges
• ARTSSCI 1CC3 – Indigenous Ways of Knowing: Theory
• ARTSSCI 1D06 – Calculus
For the remaining 6 units, students have the option of taking two
half-year required science courses in Level I (one each term) or
postponing them to Level II in order to take elective courses instead.
BEYOND FIRST YEAR
Students take specifically designed ARTSSCI courses as well as electives. Elective space
increases in upper levels of the program, with two electives per term in Level II, and three
electives per term in Levels III and IV.
Students can use their electives either in a Combined Honours Program, to focus on a particular
area, or simply to satisfy broad interests.
Arts Science can be combined with 33 different subjects from across the University:
• Anthropology
• Art History
• Biochemistry
• Biology
• Molecular Biology and Genetics
• Business
• Chemical Biology
• Chemistry
• Classics
• Communication Studies
• Computer Science
• Economics
• English and Cultural Studies
• Environmental Sciences
• French
• Geography
• Human Geography
• Health Studies
• History
• Indigenous Studies
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Multimedia
• Music
• Peace Studies
• Philosophy
• Physics
• Political Science
• Psychology, Neuroscience and Behaviour
• PNB (Music Cognition Specialization)
• Religious Studies
• Sociology
• Theatre and Film Studies
There are 16 different Inquiry courses
that focus on developing skills essential
to the systematic, evidence based
investigation of public issues. Inquiry
begins in Level I with ARTSSCI 1C03/
Global Challenges and continues in
upper years with courses such as:
• How Science Speaks to Power (4CF3)
• Theatre, Self, and Social Development
(3CL3)
• Research and Creative Writing (4CD3)
• Diversity and Human Rights Inquiry
(4CI3)
• Climate Change Inquiry (4CK3)
• Visual Culture Inquiry (4VC3)
• Global Justice Inquiry (3GJ3)
INQUIRY
FUTURE CAREERS
What have our graduates done with their degree?
The majority of graduates enter professional
or technical programs, such as:
• Architecture
• Dentistry
• Law
• Medicine
• Social Work
• Teaching
artsci.mcmaster.ca | MANDATORY SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2018 |McMASTER UNIVERSITY
DIRECT ENTRY PROGRAM
DEGREE OPTION:
Bachelor of
Arts Science
(Honours)
SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION
Admission to the Arts Science Program is limited and by selection
only. All applicants are required to provide additional information on
the Supplementary Application form to assist us in making decisions on
admission. The purpose of the Supplementary Application is to help us
learn more about you and your ideas, interests, and activities.
Or pursue work or further education in a
variety of fields, such as:
• Biochemistry
• Community Development
• Health Policy
• Mathematics and Physics
• Philosophy
• Political Science
• Theatre
• Urban Planning
MacAbroad
Exchange Program
Approximately 20% of students spend
all or part of their third year studying
abroad at a host institution through the
MacAbroad Exchange Program.
Students choose to study abroad for a
variety of reasons, including language
development, exposure to new cultures
and perspectives, and unique courses
offered only at certain institutions.
Students commonly study in Australia,
England, Denmark, France, Ireland,
Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand,
and Singapore.

DeGROOTE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Business
degroote.mcmaster.ca/commerce
DEGREE OPTIONS:
Bachelor of Commerce
Honours Bachelor
of Commerce
FUTURE CAREERS
• ASHLEY BEATTIE ‘04 – Founder, Advolv
• DANIEL BIDA ‘05 – Executive Director, ZooShare
• GINO SCAPILLATI ‘81 – Vice-Chair of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Canada
• JEREMIAH BROWN ‘07 – Olympian
• JOHN MARINUCCI ‘80 – Private Equity, Founder and Chairman
Marinucci Family Foundation and Corporate Director
• MARY LOU MAHER ‘83 – Chief Diversity Officer, KPMG Canada
• MICHAEL FORSYTH ‘14
– Associate Marketing Manager, Doritos at PepsiCo
• RICK NEUMAN ‘05 – CIO/SVP Technology at Walmart Canada
• ROBYN BALDWIN ‘05 – Senior Integrated Marketing Manager, Kobo
• STEVE WILSON ‘85 – Retired, Former CFO of Shaw Communications
BEYOND FIRST YEAR
Areas of Focus:
• Accounting
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• Marketing
• Strategic Management
• Operations Management
Professional Designations:
CPA Courses are accredited by CPA Ontario and
we offer a CPA accredited graduate diploma where
graduates will hold advanced standing towards the
CPA designation
CHRP Coursework completed at DeGroote is
accredited by the HRPA in awarding the Certified
Human Resources Professional designation.
REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADMISSION (ONTARIO)
• English
• Two of: Advanced Functions, Calculus Vectors,
Mathematics of Data Management
84-87% 800 MB
Commerce Internship Program: Ontario's largest internship
program will provide students the opportunity to gain 12-16
months of paid work experience. With an average monthly
salary of $3,329, you will gain valuable work experience with top
employers across southern Ontario.
Career and Professional Development: Exclusively for
Commerce students, this team of dedicated professionals will
ensure you are prepared for your successful job search. From
identifying opportunities, to getting an interview, to negotiating
your salary, the CPD team is here for your career success.
Scholarships: There are 38 scholarships available to DeGroote
students, with the largest award being $20,000 (spread over
four years). All students with an average of 90% or greater will
receive an additional $500.
TOTAL: 30 units REQUIRED: 18-21 units
First year courses:
• Commerce 1DE0 – Business 1 Orientation
• Commerce 1AA3 – Financial Accounting
• Commerce 1BA3 – Organizational Behaviour
• Commerce 1E03 – Business Environment and Organization
• Economics 1B03 – Introduction to Microeconomics
• Economics 1BB3 – Introduction to Macroeconomics
• Math 1M03 – Calculus for Business, Humanities and the
Social Sciences
You can substitute Math 1A03 or Math 1LS3 for this course,
but Math 1M03 is recommended
• Math 1F03 – Introduction to Calculus and Analytic Geometry
Only required if you did not complete grade 12 Calculus and
Vectors U (MCV4U) or the equivalent.
• Statistics 1L03 – Probability and Linear Algebra
Only required if you did not complete grade 12 Mathematics
of Data Management U (MDM4U) or the equivalent.
25COUNTRIES
BizX INTERNATIONAL
EXCHANGE PROGRAM:
1in7STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN THE
EXCHANGE PROGRAM AND GAIN
A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE
ON BUSINESS
60UNIVERSITY
PARTNERS
ASSOCIATION TO ADVANCE
COLLEGIATE SCHOOLS OF BUSINESS:
ONLY 5% OF THE 13,000 BUSINESS
SCHOOLS IN THE WORLD HAVE THIS
ACCREDITATION AND IT REPRESENTS
A STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE IN
BUSINESS EDUCATION.
AACSB
ACCREDITATION
ALLEN H. GOULD TRADING FLOOR
One of the first such facilities in North America, and one of only 30 in the
world, the Allen H. Gould Trading Floor is a state-of-the-art educational
tool that enables students to experience the relationships and interactions
of the financial markets.
The Trading Floor is an essential component of the finance focus and
represents an astounding opportunity for students who wish to pursue a
career in the financial services industry, it features:
• 21 computer terminals each with two flat screen monitors
• three Trans-Lux display boards real-time data feeds from all Canadian
exchanges, Chicago Board of Trade and the NYSE
• two Bloomberg terminals
• a unique Trader-in-Residence program offering mentors from the
financial community

degroote.mcmaster.ca/commerce
#WeAreDeGroote
Student Experience
Transitioning to Commerce
Students accepted in Business 1 will complete COM 1DE0 – Business Orientation.
Delivered by the Student Experience team, this five week course will help you connect
the dots between your curriculum, the world of business and possible career paths.
EXPERIENTIAL EVENTS AND COMPETITIONS
From Fast Pace the Case (Accounting) to JDC Central (a provincial competition
across business programs in the areas of sport, academics and spirit), there is plenty
of opportunity to test your knowledge and creativity.
Canada’s Next Top Ad Exec – a national marketing competition founded at
McMaster. Everyone that participates gets an interview with a firm.
MARS Apprentice – Experience Your Education: MARS Apprentice is a
transformative learning experience centred around six case challenges in
the fields of Marketing, Advertising, Retail and Sales. Students work
with companies such as Microsoft, Jan Kelly, Canadian Tire,
Pepsico, and Primus.
DEGROOTE EXPERIENCE FUND
The DeGroote Experience Fund (DEF) is used to help provide DeGroote students experiential
learning opportunities. Funding is available to DeGroote students or student teams for national
and international competitions, conferences, leadership workshops, and a wide variety of events.
So far in 2017, almost $80,000 from the DEF was spent on over 160 students attending over
50 events, conferences, and case competitions.
JASJEET GAUR
High School: SMK Convent Bukit, Nanas, Malaysia
Why I love DeGroote:
| At DeGroote, I've learnt to keep my mind as open as I can. The more I learn here,
the more I realize how little I know and how much I haven't yet seen. This journey has been
an academic awakening and I am extremely grateful to gain business literacy in such a
prestigious institution!” |
STEPHANIE CAINES
High School: Micahel Power/St. Joseph's Catholic High School, Etobicoke, Ontario
Why I love DeGroote:
| University experiences are shaped by the people that are there to go through it with you.
DeGroote is home to collaborative, supportive students that don't fight you to get to the top,
but will find a way to make sure everyone gets there. |
ROBERT VARDY
High School: Sacred Heart Catholic High School, Newmarket, Ontario
Why DeGroote is awesome:
| “DeGroote is made brilliant by the collaborative efforts of the motivated students,
dedicated faculty, and generous alumni. Only upon enrolment can one truly understand
such an environment.” |
Each year our clubs and committees
host more than 50 events for all
Commerce students levels I-IV.
At DeGroote, what you do outside of the
classroom matters. From marketing to
finance and accounting, our clubs and
committees will ensure you're involved
in the true DeGroote student experience.
Whether you're studying at 3 a.m. or
on Snapchat during a group project, the
sense of family you create will stay with
you a lifetime.
Below are just some of our clubs
and committees:
• Academic Awareness Conference
• Association of Information Systems
• Commerce Formal Committee
• DeGroote Accounting Association
• DeGroote Business Challenge
• DeGroote Finance Association
• DeGroote Human Resources
Association
• DeGroote Impact
– 5 Days for the Homeless
• DeGroote Marketing Association
• DeGroote Operations Association
• DeGroote Women in Business
• Grad Formal Committee
• JDC Central DeGroote
• McMaster Investment Council
• Quarterly Profit Magazine
• Welcome Week
• Yearbook Committee
STUDENT LIFE
at DeGroote
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Integrated
Business
and Humanities BEYOND FIRST YEAR
Community Engagement Consulting – Students complete field studies on a topic they
are passionate about while interacting with businesses from the local community. Through a
combination of experiential learning and research, students will gain an understanding of issues
facing businesses today while making a difference by giving back.
Publishing You – To help develop critical thinking, writing, and analytical abilities all students
will be given the opportunity to publish one of their works online each year.
Live Cases in Class – Most case work in the program will follow a “live” format, meaning that
cases are about current issues faced by an organization vs. historical issues.
FUTURE CAREERS
We anticipate that graduates of this program will pursue roles that
transform business and society:
• Entrepreneurial start-ups
• Brand Manager (CPG)
• Marketing in a Not-for-profit
• Community based event organizations
(e.g. Me to We)
• Supply Chain Specialist
• Management Consulting
| MANDATORY SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2018 |DeGROOTE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
FACULTY OF HUMANITIES
degroote.mcmaster.ca
DEGREE OPTIONS:
Bachelor of Commerce
in Integrated Business
and Humanities
(Honours)
• The Integrated Business
and Humanities (IBH) program seeks
to develop graduates that will
make both a personal and social
impact through a combination of
course and co-curricular work.
• A background in Humanities provides
students the skills and knowledge
to recognize, understand and
constructively engage with complex
social needs and diverse perspectives.
Through their background in Business,
students will develop a way to solve
those problems.
• IBH’s interdisciplinary program will
foster the growth of 21st century
problem solvers that recognize both
the needs of individuals and business
to generate the most value for both.
For example: A Business graduate
may ask “What is the Return on
Investment?” An IBH graduate asks
the same question, but also asks, what
is the “Return to Society?”
PROGRAM
HIGHLIGHTS
REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADMISSION (ONTARIO)
• English
• Calculus Vectors
• Data Management
88-92% (*) 80 MBH
* minimum average required for consideration.
Admission is by selection.
A limited entry program; small class sizes and a more personal
classroom experience, means more attention from professors and
a close-knit community that will help grow the best you.
Each senior student will be nominated to attend a conference on a
global or community issue they are passionate about. This allows
for the opportunity to demonstrate leadership and enhance
personal learning.
A unique teaching style – including both blended learning and
team taught classes will offer interdisciplinary perspective on
societal issues.
All students will gain global perspective and experience
through international exchanges, study trips, and/or conferences.
First year courses:
• IBH 1AA3 – Financial Accounting
• IBH 1AB3 – Perspectives on Canadian Business
• IBH 1AC3 – Introduction to Language and Society
• IBH 1AD3 – IBH in the Community
• IBH 1BA3 – Leadership Coaching 1
• IBH 1BB3 – Insight and Inquiry: Questions to Change the World
• IBH 1BC3 – Fundamentals of Ethics
• IBH 1BD3 – Introduction to Peace Studies for IBH
• ECON 1B03 – Introductory Microeconomics
• ECON 1BB3 – Introductory Macroeconomics
THE IBH PROGRAM IS THE BEST OF BOTH BUSINESS AND HUMANITIES.
| Business leaders need to have strong critical thinking skills, personal and ethical
values, emotional intelligence and the ability to influence others as well as the
technical skills to understand their role. |
• Community NGO Manager
• Financial Analyst
• Organizational Change Management
• Immigrant Settlement organizations
• Integrated Marketing Manager
• Sustainability Officer
KEVIN LOCKHART | BA ’87
Global Leveraged Finance Leader, BMO Capital Markets
| “The Integrated Business and Humanities program is truly progressive.
I chose to support this program because it’s going to equip the
business leaders of tomorrow with more than just practical skills.
It will enhance their ability to think critically and act rationally.
It will enable them to have a profound, measured impact on
business and society in the years ahead.” |

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Bachelor
of Technology
CREDENTIALS
AWARDED:
Bachelor of Technology
(McMaster) combined with
an Advanced Diploma in
Engineering Technology and a
Business Management
Certificate
(Mohawk College)
eng.mcmaster.ca/future
REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADMISSION (ONTARIO)
• English
• Chemistry
• Physics
77-80% 240 (*)
(*) MAT: AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (AVET)
MTT: BIOTECHNOLOGY (BIO)
MPT: AUTOMATION ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (AET)
TOP 5 PROGRAM STRENGTHS (according to surveyed students)
• Hands-on labs: Students spend 700+ hours in the lab applying
engineering theory
• Small class sizes: Our average lecture size is 40-60 students
• Co-op work: This required program component allows students
to gain meaningful work experience and make career connections
• Quality of facilities: Engineering Technology Building (2009)
and McMaster Automotive Resources Centre (2013)
• Management courses: Approximately 25% of the curriculum is
devoted to courses in business and management
First year courses:
• Engineering Technology 1CH3 – Chemistry
• Engineering Technology 1CP3 – C++ Programming
• Engineering Technology 1EL3 – Electricity and Electronics I
• Engineering Technology 1MC3 – Mathematics I
• Engineering Technology 1MT3 – Mathematics II
• Engineering Technology 1PH3 – Physics
• General Technology 1CS3 – Communication Skills I
• General Technology 1CZ3 – Communication Skills II
• WHMIS 1A00 – Introduction to Health Safety
Plus 6 units from course list of chosen stream:
Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology Stream
• Engineering Technology 1ME3 – Mechanics
• Engineering Technology 1PR3 – Object-Oriented Programming
Biotechnology Stream
• Engineering Technology 1AC3 – Analytical Chemistry
• Engineering Technology 1BI3 – Biology
Automation Engineering Technology Stream
• Engineering Technology 1AC3 – Analytical Chemistry
• Engineering Technology 1PR3 – Object-Oriented Programming
LEADING TECHNOLOGY | THREE STREAM SPECIALIZATIONS |
The W. Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology offers the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) program in response to
today’s industry needs.
Our students go beyond learning from a textbook – they learn from experiential projects in lectures, labs, and paid industry employment.
Students apply directly to their desired stream specialization. There are three streams from which to choose:
• Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology (AVET)
• Biotechnology (BIO)
• Automation Engineering Technology (AET)
Management courses are integrated into the curriculum for all streams.
BEYOND FIRST YEAR
MANDATORY CO-OP
• Mandatory 12 months of paid co-op work experience
• Support is provided by Engineering Co-op and Career Services
• Wage rates for co-ops are between $15-$22/hour
The co-op schedule is as follows:
FALL WINTER SUMMER
Year 1 AVET/BIO/AET 1 – A AVET/BIO/AET 1 – B Optional CO-OP
Year 2 AVET/BIO/AET 2 – A AVET/BIO/AET 2 – B 4 Month CO-OP
Year 3 AVET/BIO/AET 3 – A 8 Month CO-OP
Year 4 AVET/BIO/AET 3 – B AVET/BIO/AET 4 – A Optional CO-OP
Year 5 AVET/BIO/AET 4 – B
FUTURE CAREERS
Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology
• Develop new hybrid and green vehicle technologies
• Design power and control systems, engines and bodies
• Perform complex analysis on mechanical components, assemblies and systems
TOP CO-OP EMPLOYERS: Fiat Chrysler Canada, General Motors Canada,
PCC Aerostructures, Magna, Linamar
Biotechnology
• Work in biofuel, food, and pharmaceutical industries
• Monitoring quality control and assurance of biomaterials and bioproducts
• Work in bioinformatics, genetic and protein engineering, nanobiotechnology,
and bioremediation
TOP CO-OP EMPLOYERS: Apotex, Maple Leaf Foods, Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture and Food, PepsiCo Canada, St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
CANADA RANKS
AMONG THE
TOP FIVE
COUNTRIES IN
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Automation Engineering Technology
• Use hardware and software to improve the efficiency of
plants and labs in industries such as petrochemicals, power
generation, pharmaceuticals, and primary steel
• Design control systems and assembly lines
• Develop and program robotics
• Advise on safety policies and procedures for
automated technologies
TOP CO-OP EMPLOYERS: Evertz Microsystems, GE Canada,
RBC Royal Bank, Opus Automation

B. Tech.
Management Advantage
The B.Tech. program has long recognized industry demands for engineering technology
professionals who understand the essentials of business and management. The program has
responded to these demands by integrating technical and management courses into the B.Tech.
curriculum. As a result, our students have the knowledge and skills necessary to become
effective project leaders, supervisors and managers within changing professional environments.
The B.Tech. program develops students and graduates with a rare combination of applied
engineering and management skills. Engineering technology graduates often understand the
technology but not the business side of the industry. Business School graduates often understand
the business but not the technology. B.Tech. graduates understand both sides of the picture, and
perhaps most importantly, how the two sides fit together. B.Tech. students and graduates are
able to “think inside and outside the box”; in fact they can re-design the box and help sell it.
CIM ACCREDITATION
The B.Tech. program is accredited by the Canadian Institute of
Management (CIM), which recognizes B.Tech. as a leader in business
and management education.
AUTOMOTIVE AND VEHICLE
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Learn about the construction, operation,
design, and manufacturing of modern vehicles.
Evaluate current and future automotive
propulsion technologies, advanced combustion
systems, hybrid powertrains, and alternative
fuel vehicles. Use engineering fundamentals
and state-of-the-art software to identify,
formulate, analyze, and solve problems related
to the machine components and assemblies
used in the automotive industry.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Management | 25%
Engineering Foundation | 20%
Mechatronics | 10%
Automotive | 20%
Mechanical | 25%
ALUMNI | WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
Design Engineer, Honda Manufacturing
Research Engineer, Ford Motor Company
M.Eng Design, McMaster University
M.A.Sc. Mechanical Engineering,
McMaster University
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary field
merging basic science, applied science, and
engineering. Study genetic engineering, cell
biology, molecular biology, and microbiology,
analytical instrumentation, and bio processing.
Learn about the latest research in immunology,
virology, genomics, proteomics, and
bioinformatics.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Management | 25%
Biomedical | 10%
Chemical | 15%
Biochemical | 30%
Chemist, Estée Lauder
Production Supervisor, Bunge
M.Sc. Ontario Institute for Cancer
Research, UOIT
Master of Biotechnology, University of Toronto
PhD in Biomedical Engineering,
McMaster University
AUTOMATION
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Today, manufacturing and processing facilities
operate at high speeds with accuracy
and limited personnel, while simple and
complicated devices perform automated tasks.
Prepare yourself for careers in automation
through this multidisciplinary program with
subjects from chemical, mechanical, electrical,
electronics, and computer engineering. Develop
analytical and design skills and gain specialized
knowledge in sensors, instruments, actuators,
industrial networks, process control, SCADA,
programming, robotics, and the integration of
plant floor data with business systems.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
Management | 25%
Automation and Controls | 20%
Chemical | 10%
Electrical and Computer | 25%
Process Controls Specialist,
GE Water and Process Technologies
Senior Automation Analyst,
Arcelor-Mittal Dofasco
M.A.Sc. Electrical Computer Engineering,
McMaster University
M.Eng Manufacturing, McMaster University
HORIZONTAL:
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE
• Management • Finance
• Operations • Quality
• Marketing • Communications
• Entrepreneurship
VERTICAL:
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EXPERTISE
• Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology (AVET)
• Biotechnology (BIO)
• Automation Engineering Technology (AET)
DEVELOPING T-SHAPED PROFESSIONALS
B.Tech.’s interdisciplinary focus develops T-Shaped Professionals – meaning they have deep knowledge and skills in their technical discipline
(vertical), yet are capable of understanding and providing technological solutions within the business context (horizontal). This convergence of
engineering technology and business and management education enables our graduates to ‘hit the ground running’ and make significant
contributions within ever-changing business and technical environments.
| WILL SOMEONE BUY IT? |
| WILL WE MAKE A PROFIT? |
| CAN WE MAKE IT? |

Computer
Science Iand
Computer Science I
(co-op)
DEGREE OPTION:
Bachelor of Applied
Science (B.A.Sc.)
Degree
REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADMISSION (ONTARIO)
• English
• Two of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Space Sciences,
Computer Science, Computer Engineering Technology
90-95% 50 MC or MCC
OUAC Application Deadline: January 17, 2018
From powerful mobile software development to information
gathering, online searches and resource planning, computer
science takes the theoretical and brings it to life in practical
applications.
The Computer Science curriculum takes experiential learning
to the next level. In five practice and experience courses, the
emphasis is on lab-based exploration and discovery, including
expanded coverage of practical topics such as profiling and
tuning, and foundational topics such as operating systems and
compilers. These practice and experience courses complement
the learning undertaken within the final year senior thesis and
within the Software Entrepreneurship projects.
First year courses:
• COMP SCI 1JC3 – Introduction to Computational Thinking
• COMP SCI 1MD3 – Introduction to Programming
• COMP SCI 1XA3 – Computer Science Practice and Experience:
Basic Concepts
• MATH 1ZA3 – Engineering Mathematics I
• MATH 1ZB3 – Engineering Mathematics II–A
• MATH 1ZC3 – Engineering Mathematics II–B
• WHMIS 1A00 – Introduction to Health and Safety
Electives: 12 units
BEYOND FIRST YEAR
Our philosophy ensures that our students understand the core fundamentals, which provides a
key long-term advantage in the evolving job market.
This program has the flexibility for students to match course selection to application areas of
greatest interest. This includes completing a minor in another field of study.
FUTURE CAREERS
• App developers • Chief information officers
• Database developers • Datacentre management
• Information security analysts • E-business management
• Information system design
• Systems analysts and programmers
• Web/e-commerce developers
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION | GAIN THE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE |
McMaster’s Computer Science program includes a flexible, co-op option.
Students complete a minimum of 12 months of work experience through
a combination of 4, 8, 12 or 16 month co-op work terms. Recent co-op work
terms were undertaken at: AMD, CIBC, Evertz, Ford, GE, IBM, Toronto Hydro
McMaster Engineering provides
specialized support for first-year
students including:
• A dedicated Academic Advisor for
Computer Science program students
• An Engineering Co-op and Career
Services office
• Small tutorial and lab groups
• A highly-engaged, active McMaster
Computer Science Society
• A student-led group organizing
hackathons for social change
ENGINEERING
STUDENT SERVICES
OFFICE

Engineering I
and Engineering I
(co-op)
DEGREE OPTIONS:
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.)
Bachelor of Engineering and
Management (B.Eng.Mgt.)
Society (B.Eng.Society)
Biosciences (B.Eng.Biosci.)
REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADMISSION (ONTARIO)
• English
• Chemistry
• Physics
High 80s (*) 900 ME or MEC
(*) A minimum of high 80s average is required for consideration.
Admission is by selection. OUAC Application Deadline:
January 17, 2018
• Reputation: Established in 1958 and ranked among the top
engineering schools in Canada and worldwide
• Excellence and Innovation: World-class reputation for
innovative programs, cutting-edge research, internationally
recognized faculty, and an engaged community of
high-achieving students
• Focus on experiential learning and problem based
learning: enhanced learning through co-op work terms and
internships, capstone and community engagement projects, and
in-class connections with clubs and teams
• Customized Education: Offers one of Canada’s widest range
of engineering program specializations, with over 60 unique
program options, including Co-op; Engineering Management;
and Engineering Society programs
First year courses:
• CHEM 1E03 – General Chemistry for Engineering I
• ENGINEER 1C03 – Engineering Design and Graphics
• ENGINEER 1D04 – Engineering Computation
• ENGINEER 1P03 – Engineering Profession and Practice
• MATLS 1M03 – Structure and Properties of Materials
• MATH 1ZB3 – Engineering Mathematics II-A
• MATH 1ZC3 – Engineering Mathematics II-B
• PHYSICS 1D03 – Introduction to Mechanics
• PHYSICS 1E03 – Waves, Electricity and Magnetic Fields
Electives: 6 units of approved Complementary Studies electives
| MANDATORY SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2018
DETAILS AVAILABLE AT: www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future |
Foundational Level I Program
Foundational Level I Program provides you with the time, support and resources to select your
best-fit program of choice for second year and beyond.
Schulich Leader Scholarships
• Two (2) scholarships at $100,000
($25,000 per year over four years)
Hatch Scholarships
• One (1) scholarship at $32,000
($8,000 per year over 4 years)
• One (1) scholarship at $32,000 for
an Indigenous Student
($8,000 per year over 4 years)
SHAD Alumni Entrance Scholarships
• Multiple scholarships at $5,000 each
Dean’s Excellence
Entrance Scholarships
• Four (4) one-time scholarships
at $10,000 each
• Twenty-four (24) one-time
scholarships at $7,500 each
FIRST Robotics Alumni
Entrance Scholarships
• Minimum of 5 scholarships at
$15,000 each
Undergraduate Student
Summer Research Awards
• Up to one hundred (100)
summer research awards for
full-time positions
• $5,000 during the summer
after Level I
• Students will undertake groundbreaking
research under the guidance of
distinguished faculty mentors and
will be actively engaged within research
groups of graduate and undergraduate
student researchers.
Find out more at:
www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future
SCHOLARSHIPS
and Undergraduate
Summer RESEARCH
AWARDS:
BEYOND FIRST YEAR
After successful completion of Engineering I, students transition to one of the following
Level II disciplines:
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Physics
• Materials Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics Engineering
• Software Engineering
FUTURE CAREERS
• Design and optimization in advanced
manufacturing; Automotive materials and
transportation systems
• Construction and design of buildings;
Environmental and water resources
engineering
• Diagnostic imaging; Electronic patient
devices for hearing, vision or muscle
control; Laser applications
• Entertainment electronics
Free Choice*
Students with a minimum admissions average of low- to mid-90s may qualify for guaranteed choice
of discipline in Level II dependent on successful completion of Engineering I.
(2017 Free Choice cutoff/required admissions average to be confirmed)
* Does not apply to Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (*see page 34),
Chemical Engineering Bioengineering, Management or Society.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION | CUSTOMIZED TO YOU |
All programs include a flexible, co-op option; students complete a minimum
of 12 months of work experience through a combination of 4, 8, 12 or 16
month co-op work terms. Typical companies where our engineering
co-op students undertake work terms: ArcelorMittal Dofasco, BlackBerry,
Celestica, CIBC, Chrysler, Ford Canada, GE Canada, General Motors, Husky
Injection, Molding Systems, Hydro One, IBM Canada, John Deere, L-3 Wescam, Linamar
Corporation, Maple Leaf Foods, Ontario Power Generation, Rockwell Automation, Stackpole
International, Suncor Energy, Toronto Hydro Corporation
• Entrepreneurship
• Embedded systems for mobile devices;
Mechatronics systems
• Polymer production and processing;
Bioengineering
• Materials selection and characterization;
Materials production (metals, ceramics,
polymers recyclable options)
• Nanotechnology; Optical design and
photonics; Solar cells (photovoltaics);
Nuclear and energy systems

LABS, TUTORIALS, LECTURES
• Team-work is a central focal point in tutorials and projects
• Labs are designed to demonstrate the physical behavior of the systems
discussed in lectures
• Process trouble-shooting is explored both in lectures and labs
WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAM UNIQUE?
Students develop a strong foundation in basic sciences and have the
opportunity to participate in courses aimed at developing problem solving,
team, self-assessment and lifelong learning skills
There are three specialization streams: Water-Energy Technologies
(WET), Process Systems Engineering (PSE), and Polymer Materials and
Manufacturing (PMM)
Chemical Engineering
Chemical engineers use the basic principles of chemistry, math, physics,
biology and economics to design, operate and troubleshoot processes used
to manufacture materials, develop energy sources and create new products
from the nanoscale to automobiles. These processes convert chemical
components and energy from one form to another and the products are the
building blocks of almost everything around us.
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
• Energy production and energy systems
• Interfacial engineering and nanotechnology
• Control and optimization of process systems
• Polymer production and processing technology
• Membrane separations for biological materials
• Water and wastewater treatment
• Hands on labs in anatomy physiology and microbiology, plus state of
the art bioengineering labs in bioreactors, genetically engineering cells
and regenerative medicine.
• Students will take courses in cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry,
microbiology, bioreactors, bioseparations and more.
The opportunity to interact with professors who are dedicated teachers
and are at the cutting edge of their research fields
Access to state of the art, newly updated laboratory facilities
Gives students the core chemical engineering training and a
specialized complement of courses in the biological sciences
Chemical Engineering Bioengineering
Leading to a Bachelor of Engineering and Biosciences degree (B.Eng. Biosci.),
it combines the core chemical engineering undergraduate curriculum with
courses from the biological sciences and bioengineering. Graduates from this
program will have essential chemical engineering skills and knowledge plus
unique qualifications that will allow them to make significant contributions
to the growing fields of biotechnology and bioengineering.
• Biomaterials
• Tissue engineering
• Bioseparations
• Biopharmaceutical production
• Environmental biotechnology
• Regenerative medicine
• Biological wastewater treatment
• Biosensors
• Applied Dynamics Laboratory is equipped to handle large scale structural
engineering research.
• Geotechnical laboratories are equipped with testing equipment; an
MTS loading system and computing facilities
• Water lab is equipped with a range of testing equipment
Relevancy of our innovative research to Canadian communities
Dedication of our faculty and staff; and quality of our teaching
Emphasis on sustainability extending into many facets of our curriculum
and our research programs
We produce leaders in the field of Civil Engineering through high quality
education, community engagement and leading edge training
Civil Engineering
Civil engineering is the planning, safely designing, constructing, maintaining
and rehabilitating community infrastructure. Civil engineers design and
construct many facilities that are critical to our society, including buildings,
bridges, roads, and water and wastewater systems. Civil engineering
students examine how to employ new materials and procedures to improve
the development and sustainability of community infrastructure.
• Techniques to increase the performance of concrete, masonry and steel
structures; mitigation of damage due to extreme load situations
• Sensing and automation for heavy construction; development of innovative
disruptive and intelligent transportation systems.
• Watershed planning and storm water management; groundwater cleanup;
energy harvesting from wastewater
• Programming principles and methodology is studied extensively
• Computer hardware design and architecture is modelled and explored
• Implementation of DSP systems, adaptive filtering, spectral analysis,
embedded systems
Combines design of computer hardware and software components
Applies to fields anywhere from medical systems to the
automotive industry
Graduates are in high demand in industry
Wide variety of graduate studies options
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering applies advances in electronics and software to create
devices and systems aimed at benefiting people. It encompasses computer
hardware, programming, electronics, digital communications, multimedia,
signal processing, robotics, and other related technologies. Computer
engineers apply structured engineering design principles and methodologies
to solve problems and develop products.
• Internet-of-things
• Image processing and multimedia
• Computer networks and signal processing
• Microelectronics and Embedded Systems
• CAD/optimization/simulation, communications
• Machine learning
• State-of-the-art electronics, control and computer laboratories feature
advanced equipment such as digitizing oscilloscopes, high-end computers
and function generators. Communications and power laboratories feature
the most modern equipment in the telecommunications and power areas.
Electrical engineering is a broad-based, classical discipline with room
for specialization: both computer engineering and biomedical engineering
developed from the foundations of electrical engineering.
Open-ended capstone project where students apply their acquired knowledge
and develop their own unique technology to solve real problems.
Power systems, sustainable energy, and computer hardware/software are
integrated into the program.
Electrical Engineering
Electrical engineering involves the design of devices and systems that
employ the flow of electrons to achieve useful purposes. It encompasses
electrical power generation and distribution, robotics, electronics, wired and
wireless communications, optoelectronics, signal processing, computers,
radar, medical imaging and many other technologies.
• Automotive power and electronics
• Biomedical engineering
• CAD/optimization/simulation
• Image processing and multimedia
• Microelectronics
• Microwaves, networks
• Photonics/optoelectronics
• Power engineering
• Signal processing
• Classical and quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, electronics,
data acquisition/analysis, mathematical physics
• Optoelectronics, nuclear engineering, nanotechnology,
optical instrumentation
• Hands-on labs in electricity and magnetism, electronics, optics,
microelectronics, sensors, and a final capstone project
Using our advanced labs and design projects, students will make their own
micro/nanotechnology devices.
Using the most powerful nuclear reactor at a Canadian university,
students will conduct experiments and have summer internship opportunities
as assistant engineers.
Gain real-world industry experience through our faculty’s extensive
industrial connections.
Engineering Physics
In Engineering Physics, we engineer advanced materials, devices and
systems based on our fundamental understanding of physics. Our faculty
and students are pushing the envelope of new technologies to solve the
grand challenges of the future such as energy supply, human health, and
information and communications technologies.
• Nanotechnology, biological and chemical sensors, biomedical engineering,
and solar electricity
• Laser applications, ultrafast laser fabrication, advanced displays, optical
design and instrumentation, biophotonics, advanced microscopy
• Nuclear reactor engineering and safety, thermalhydraulics, nuclear
waste management

• Engaging lectures by award winning teachers in small class settings.
• Hands-on labs and computer simulations that complement the
lecture material.
• Several project-based courses that build creativity and links to
local industry.
Small class sizes
Some of the world’s most advanced facilities including the Canadian
Centre for Electron Microscopy
Annual industrial tours to some of the most advanced manufacturing
facilities in Canada.
Strong contact with local industry and excellent employment opportunities.
Materials Engineering
It embraces all aspects of the multitude of materials we use. Materials
engineering studies the conversion of natural substances into products for
structural, microelectronics, optical, and biomedical use, by using chemical
and physical methods. These materials may include metals and alloys,
ceramics, glass, polymers, microelectronic devices and biocompatible
products and composites.
• Exciting research areas in the department include: organic/ polymer
electronics, polymer fuel cells and systems, lightweight automotive
materials and the development of sustainable steelmaking processes
and products. Some of our faculty and graduate students work in the
rapidly developing areas of nano-engineering and thin-films.
• Specialized electives in the areas of Manufacturing and Materials;
Mechanics and Design; Thermalfluids; and Biomechanics
• Experiential learning through laboratory courses in each level of study
• Design courses with high faculty/student ratios in each level of study
One of the major, foundational divisions within the engineering profession
Foundational principles are included in the design, development and
construction of nearly all of the physical devices and systems which
technology has produced.
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers commonly work in interdisciplinary teams using
the principles of physics and mathematics to conceive, research, design,
manufacture, test, control and maintain a wide variety of mechanical
systems such as cars, airplanes, power plants, biomechanical implants,
human assistive devices and renewable “green” energy systems.
• Through strong ties to industry, government, and other Centres of
Excellence, our researchers collaborate internationally to create
knowledge and find engineering solutions to many societal problems
and challenges.
• Courses from electrical, mechanical, and software engineering
• Five-course embedded systems control and design sequence
• Final-year capstone design project
Unlike most mechatronics engineering programs that emphasize either the
electrical or mechanical side of controlling electromechanical devices, the
McMaster Mechatronics Engineering program places equivalent
emphasis on and integrates the three foundational engineering
components: electrical, mechanical, and software engineering.
Mechatronics Engineering
Mechatronics engineering is the study of computer-controlled
electromechanical devices such as a robot or car. It is a highly
interdisciplinary field that integrates electrical engineering, mechanical
engineering, software engineering, and systems control. Mechatronic
engineers have the requisite academic background and training to design
and lead the development of sophisticated electromechanical devices.
Mechatronics engineering is a growing research area with applications in
many fields including:
• Robotics
• Automotive control
• Advanced manufacturing
• Three-course software design sequence
• Four experiential learning “practice and experience” courses
• Final-year capstone design project
Our students are trained as engineers with a core specialization in
the development of software. McMaster’s Software Engineering program
is unique in that it provides students with a solid grounding in software
development for supporting engineering applications and for controlling
physical devices.
Software Engineering
Computing is everywhere and changing everything we do! Computing
is used to solve problems, manage information, create smart products,
explore our world, and connect to other people. Software is the fuel of
computing. It provides the means to control hardware with extraordinary
power and flexibility. Software engineers use engineering principles to
design, implement, test, and maintain computer programs and are ultimately
responsible for the quality of the final product.
McMaster Engineering has a world renowned research group in software
engineering pursuing research in a wide range of areas including:
• Software certification
• Wireless systems
• Optimization
| THE FOLLOWING ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL ENGINEERING DISCIPLINES, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
AND BIOENGINEERING; ELECTRICAL AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING; AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING – EMBEDDED SYSTEMS. |
iBioMed application details can be found on page 34.
WHAT IS ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT?
• Program of distinction established over 40 years ago
• Prestigious five-year program integrates the full course load of an
undergraduate engineering degree with the foundational
requirements of a business degree
• Students learn to develop creative solutions for complex industry
problems within interdisciplinary team environments
• Important focus is on the development of superior business,
innovation, and leadership skills
WHAT IS ENGINEERING AND SOCIETY?
Engineering and Society is a five year program that combines a
traditional engineering education with a broader university experience. It
is the only integrated program of its kind in North America, and builds on
the conventional engineering curriculum through:
• A set of core courses which examine the complex interactions
between technology, society, and the environment; and
• Focus electives which let students pursue a field of study that
complements their degree.
The program is designed to develop creative, inquisitive, well-rounded,
and thoughtful engineers. The Engineering and Society program produces
engineers with strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork
skills that prepare them to solve the open-ended problems they will
encounter when working in industry.
WHAT IS iBioMed?
Integrated Biomedial Engineering and Health Sciences (iBioMed) is
the first program in Canada to offer a truly interdisciplinary five-year
biomedical program that integrates Engineering with Health Sciences
• The only Health Sciences program in health, engineering sicence
and entrepreneurship
• Applied learning opportunities with a strong emphasis on inquiry
and problem based learning
• To promote collaboration throughout the five-year program,
students complete a series of project-based design courses
intended to develop their working knowledge of contemporary
issues related to society, ethics, and professionalism while
developing biomedical engineering solutions to real-world
healthcare problems
FIRST PROGRAM
IN CANADA
THAT INTEGRATES
ENGINEERING WITH
HEALTH SCIENCES

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Integrated Biomedical
Engineeringand
Health Sciences
DEGREE OPTIONS:
Bachelor of Engineering
and Biomedical Engineering
(B.Eng.BME)
Health, Engineering Science
and Entrepreneurship (HESE)
(B.H.Sc. (Hons))
ibiomed.mcmaster.ca
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING IS A DEVELOPING FIELD REQUIRING GRADUATES WITH BOTH
SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND INTERDISCIPLINARY BREADTH ACROSS MANY AREAS OF STUDY.
| This innovative program aims to produce such graduates, by placing a greater emphasis on
interdisciplinary education, translational design, and innovation and entrepreneurship. |
REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADMISSION (ONTARIO)
• English
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
+90% (*) 140 MEH or MEI
* minimum average required for consideration. Co-op available.
Admission is by selection. OUAC Application Deadline: January 17, 2018
• The first program in Canada to offer a truly interdisciplinary
five-year biomedical program that integrates Engineering with
Health Sciences.
• The only Health Sciences program in health, engineering
science and entrepreneurship.
• Applied learning opportunities with a strong emphasis on
inquiry and problem based learning.
• To promote collaboration throughout the five year program,
students complete a series of project-based design courses
intended to develop their working knowledge of contemporary
issues related to society, ethics, and professionalism while
developing biomedical engineering solutions to real-world
healthcare problems.
First year courses:
• IBEHS 1P10 – Health Solutions Design Projects I
• CHEM 1E03 – General Chemistry
• HTHSCI 1I06 – Cellular and Molecular Biology
• MATH 1ZB3 – Engineering Mathematics II-A
• MATH 1ZC3 – Engineering Mathematics II-B
• PHYSICS 1D03 – Introductory Mechanics
• PHYSICS 1E03 – Waves, Electricity and Magnetic Fields
Electives: 3 units of an approved complementary studies elective
BEYOND FIRST YEAR
• The Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences Program shares a common
integrated first-year curriculum for both degree options.
• Beginning in second-year, students will then pursue more specialized courses of study in the
Bachelor of Engineering and Biomedical Engineering (B.Eng.BME.) degree or the Honours
Bachelor of Health Sciences (B.H.Sc.) degree in Health, Engineering Science and
Entrepreneurship (HESE).
• Students enrolled in either the BME or HESE stream will have the opportunity to apply for co-op
positions. Co-op placements are flexible and can be taken up at any time.
LEVEL II PROGRAM SELECTION:
• As enrolment is limited in each of the two degree options, where there is more demand than
spaces, competition will be based on first-year academic achievement.
• All students who successfully complete the first-year of the program will have a space in one
of the two degree options.
• Students entering into the B.Eng.BME stream will select form 1 of 8 Level II Engineering programs
(Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Engineering Physics, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Software).
• Bachelor of Engineering and Biomedical Engineering (B.Eng.BME) – 90 spaces.
• Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences (B.H.Sc.) in Health, Engineering Science and
Entrepreneurship (HESE) – 50 spaces.
FUTURE CAREERS
What can our graduates do with their degree?
With the unique combination of skills and knowledge that the Integrated Biomedical Engineering
and Health Sciences program will provide, graduates will not only be uniquely positioned for
careers in the biomedical engineering, biotechnology and health and biomedical science sectors
of the economy, they will also remain well-positioned for careers that fall within the spectrum of
their parent discipline. Likewise, they will be well equipped to pursue further studies in graduate
research or professional health sciences careers, such as medicine.
As well, Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship graduates will have the skills in
business to develop new private sector opportunities.
DEAN’S EXCELLENCE
ENTRANCE
SCHOLARSHIPS:
FOURTEEN ONE-TIME
SCHOLARSHIPS AT
$7,500EACH
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION | GAIN THE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE |
Each specialization in this program is also offered with a co-op option, providing students the
opportunity to complete at least 12 months of paid industrial/practical experience prior to graduation.
| MANDATORY SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2018
DETAILS AVAILABLE AT: www.eng.mcmaster.ca/future |

| MANDATORY SUPPLEMENTARY APPLICATION DUE: MID-FEBRUARY 2018 |FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Bachelor of Health
Sciences
(Honours)
DEGREE OPTION:
Bachelor of
Health Sciences
(Honours)
fhs.mcmaster.ca/bhsc
REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADMISSION (ONTARIO)
• English
• Biology
• Chemistry
• One of: Advanced Functions, Calculus Vectors or
Data Management
• One non-math/non-science/non-technology 4U or 4M credit
90% (*) 200 MNS
* minimum average required for consideration. Admission is by
selection. OUAC Application Deadline: January 17, 2018
The Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Program has a unique
interdisciplinary approach to the study of health, wellness
and illness. It offers students an understanding of health from
biological, behavioural and population based perspectives,
through the integration of foundation and health sciences.
Health Sciences is the only program in Ontario that draws
on the full range of departments within health sciences,
including clinical departments of medicine, pathology and
molecular medicine, psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences,
clinical epidemiology and biostatistics. Exposure to health care
practitioners and applied researchers will lend relevance and
scope to the foundation sciences, which will form the basis of
the students’ experiences.
First year courses:
• HTH SCI 1I06 – Cellular and Molecular Biology
• CHEM 1A03 and CHEM 1AA3 – Introductory Chemistry I II
• HTH SCI 1E06 – Inquiry
• HTH SCI 1G03 – Psychobiology
Electives: 9 units
Interested in something different?
Some exciting courses offered in the BHSc (Honours) Program include:
• Biomedical Graphics • Theatre for Development
• Communication Skills • Music, Health and the Community
• Anatomy and Physiology • Demystifying Medicine
• Virology and Immunology
• Inquiry Courses on a variety of topics, including Blood, Alzheimer’s
Disease, Economics in Health Care, Cell Growth Regulation,
Medical Genetics and Body, Mind and Spirit
BEYOND FIRST YEAR
The curriculum in the BHSc (Honours) Program offers considerable flexibility, allowing students
to explore a broad range of interests in different disciplines, or to cultivate an area of specific
focus. Beginning in Level II, those with a particular interest in laboratory research can pursue the
Biomedical Sciences Specialization, while the Child Health Specialization prepares students for
work with those populations. With our revisions to the Global Health Curriculum, students will
have multiple options for exploring interdisciplinary perspectives in this exciting and dynamic
field. With plenty of elective space, students in the BHSc (Honours) Program also have the
opportunity to pursue a minor in many disciplines offered at McMaster.
FUTURE CAREERS
Our graduates are diverse and find success
in a variety of fields:
• Arts and Design
• Chiropractic
• Clinical Psychology
• Consulting
• Continuing Education
• Dentistry
• Global Health
• Graduate Studies
• Graphics
• Health and Medical Research
• Health Policy
• Law
• MBA
• MD/PhD
• Medicine
• Midwifery
• Naturopathic College
• Nursing
• Occupational Therapy
• Optometry
• Paramedic
• Pharmacy
• Physician Assistant Program
• Physiotherapy
• Respiratory Therapy
• Social Work
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Teacher’s College
• Veterinary School

Health Sciences offers students the
chance to be involved in innovative,
in-depth research with real world
applications.
Here’s just a sampling of the research
students have focused on:
3rd and 4th Year
Project Examples
• Examining serum miRNA
in endometriosis
• The effect of prenatal maternal stress
on offspring’s school readiness at
4 and 5 years of age
• The role of adjuvant therapy for
high risk patients with localized
kidney cancer
• Examining the effect of female
sex hormones on susceptibility to
HSV-2 using a novel air-liquid
interface culture
• Meeting the current and future
healthcare needs of the senior
population in LHIN4
• Infant feeding practices and food
sensitization in Canadian birth cohort
• Health-related attitudes and
behaviours of survivors of
childhood cancer
• Mucosal delivery of IL-10 secreting
lactic acid bacteria as a novel food
allergy immunotherapy
• Palliative care in international
humanitarian aid settings
• Testing the efficacy of augmented
reality in anatomical education
RESEARCH
OPPORTUNITIES
EDUCATING FOR CAPABILITY
Along with foundational interdisciplinary knowledge in the health sciences, the BHSc (Honours)
Program also focusses on developing a set of transferrable skills useful in a wide variety of contexts.
The BHSc (Honours) Program is as much about developing skills as it is about knowledge. In the
information age, it's crucial to have the abilities to identify a problem, frame and refine good
questions, and locate and critically evaluate the information you find. The inquiry learning model
used in BHSc emphasizes skill development such as, time management, capacities for effective
communication, the ability to give and receive feedback, self reflection and assessment, and group
work -- all of which are valuable skills transferrable to a wide array of professional contexts, while
simultaneously developing foundational knowledge in the health sciences disciplines.
NICOLE JEDRZEJKO | GRADUATE
| “BHSc has allowed me to study health throughout the wide spectrum of its definition, from the most microscopic level to the global
scale. This broad definition makes it possible to create your own health-focused learning experience, for no two BHSc students’
stories are alike. Coming to BHSc was the best decision I could make to nurture my interest in health sciences; where we not only
challenge the definition of health, but the definition of being a student in the ever-evolving world of health sciences.” |

Midwifery
REQUIREMENTS FOR
ADMISSION (ONTARIO)
• English
• Biology
• Chemistry
75% (*) 30 MY
* minimum average required for consideration plus interview.
Admission is by selection. Students must obtain a minimum
grade of 75% in English, Biology and Chemistry. Additionally
students must achieve a minimum OVERALL average
acceptable to the Faculty (75%).
The Midwifery Education Program at McMaster University
has been preparing midwives for practice for two decades (1993
– 2017) and because our faculty are accomplished clinicians
and researchers, Midwifery at McMaster is internationally
recognized for its innovative educational programming.
Using both large and small-group learning situations, the
curriculum builds from foundation courses in the basic sciences,
social sciences, women’s studies and the health sciences to the
application of that knowledge in clinical practice. Graduates
are prepared for their role as professional primary health care
providers. The program works closely with practicing midwives
and other maternity-care providers to ensure a high-quality
clinical environment for students.
First year courses:
• Health Sciences 1C06 – Working Across Difference in Midwifery
• Health Sciences 1D06 – Anatomy and Physiology
• Health Sciences 1J03 – Life Sciences for Clinical Practice
• Midwifery 1F03 – Introduction to Research Methods
and Critical Appraisal
• Midwifery 1D03 – The Midwifery Profession
Two of the following courses:
• Women’s Studies 1AA3 – Women Transforming the World
• Women’s Studies 1A03 – Women, Culture, Power
• Indigenous Studies 3H03 – Indigenous Medicine I: Philosophy
• Indigenous Studies 3HH3 – Indigenous Medicine II: Practical
One elective from the Faculties of Health Sciences, Humanities
or Social Sciences
The clinical component of the program provides individualized,
extended placement of students in midwifery practices.
DEGREE OPTION:
Bachelor of
Health Sciences
(Midwifery)
fhs.mcmaster.ca/midwifery
A midwife is a registered health care professional who
provides primary care to women during pregnancy,
labour and birth, including conducting normal
vaginal deliveries, and providing care to mothers
and newborns during the first six weeks postpartum.
fhs.mcmaster.ca/main/medschool.html
fhs.mcmaster.ca/physicianassistant
Upper Year
Programs:
Medicine and Physician Assistant
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTMEDICINE
The program is designed to involve medical students with a broad
range of human health problems and with early exposure to
patients. There are also opportunities for students to gain education
and experience in more remote Northern Canadian areas or in an
international setting. The program is three years in length and runs
for 11 months of the year. In recent years, enrolment has increased
to 203 places with the addition of the Waterloo Regional and the
Niagara Regional campuses.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
• completion of a minimum of three years in a recognized university
undergraduate program with at least an overall ‘B’ average
• MCAT (McMaster will use only the critical analysis and reasoning
[CARS] score)
• There are no specific course prerequisites and no preference is
given to particular university programs.
• Both academic and personal qualities are assessed in the selection
process by means of: the undergraduate GPA; MCAT CARS;
CASPer (Computer-based Assessment for Sampling Personal
Characteristics); and interviews.
McMaster was one of the first institutions in Canada to launch a
Physician Assistant (PA) Education program. The PA Education Program
leads to a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Physician Assistant) degree.
The program is taught using inquiry and problem-based learning
models which enhance each student’s ability to think critically, solve
problems, demonstrate initiative and independence in practice, and
promote lifelong learning. Physician Assistants (PAs) are health care
professionals who work with physicians to provide health care. Under
the overall supervision of a physician, PAs take histories, conduct
physical exams, diagnose and treat illnesses, order and interpret tests,
counsel on preventive health care and may assist in surgery.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
• completion of a minimum of two years in a recognized university
undergraduate program (there are no specific course requirements)
• a minimum overall average of 3.0 on the OMSAS 4.0 scale based
on all undergraduate courses
• supplementary application and interview process.

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