Program Information
| Topic | Fact |
|---|---|
| Inception: | 1969 |
| Size: | McMaster’s largest graduate program with over 150 students and 90 research/teaching faculty |
| Faculty Affiliation: | Health Sciences |
| Degrees Offered: | MSc, PhD, MD/PhD |
| Admission Average: | B+ in the final year (relevant courses) |
| Degree for Admission: | B.Sc. Hons. in biological sciences (biology, biochemistry, medicine, pharmacology, psychology, microbiology, molecular biology, health sciences, physiology). |
| Courses Req’d for Degree: | MSc 2 half courses; PhD 1 half course (1/2 course=3 units or 1 term) |
| PhD Comprehensive Exam: | Grant format in year 2 |
| Times to Completion: | 2 yrs MSc; 4 yrs PhD; 6.8 yrs MD/PhD |
Faculty
| Topic | Fact |
|---|---|
| Faculty Supervisors: | 90+ |
| Faculty Departmental Affiliations: | Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences, Health, Evidence and Impact, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Pathology and Molecular Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences and Surgery |
Research
Fields of Study:
- Blood & Vasculature
- Metabolism & Nutrition
- Cancer & Genetics
- Infection & Immunity
- Physiology & Pharmacology
Research Affiliations:
- 4 Major Hamilton Hospitals
- 9 Major Research Centres/Institutes
- 1 Centre of Excellence: AllerGen NCE at Mac