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Faculty of Health Sciences

Medical Sciences Graduate Program

Financial Matters

McMaster is known for its excellence in research and education. To allow Medical Sciences students to concentrate on their studies, funding support is available. It generally comprises of a funding package that is outlined in student’s offer of admission. Usually, this consists of a research scholarship from the supervisor’s research grant, a graduate scholarship from our program, a teaching assistantship (for domestic doctoral students), and a visa bursary for International students pursuing a Master’s degree.

Prospective Students

Stipend amounts for students starting their studies in Medical Science in 2024/25:

  • Master’s, Canadian and Permanent Residents: $22,500
  • PhD, Canadian, Permanent Residents and Visa: $25,500
  • Master’s, Visa: $29,500 (including $6,000 visa bursary)

We encourage students to apply for external and internal scholarships and bursaries. We are proud to say that over one-third of Medical Sciences students receive external support which result in stipends greater than the minimum amounts noted above.

Applicants should be aware that applications for some external scholarships, such as CIHR, NSERC, etc., need to be submitted during the year BEFORE studies begin.

For more information about scholarships, please visit the School of Graduate Studies webpage.

Tuition Fees

For a detailed list of this year’s fees, please visit the Fees & Payment.