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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, a steady source of income 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 Masters degree.

Prospective Students

Stipends amounts for students starting their studies in Medical Science in 2023/24:

  • Masters, Canadian and Permanent Residents: $22,500
  • PhD, Canadian, Permanent Residents and Visa: $25,500
  • Masters, Visa: $29,250 (including $6,000 visa bursary)

We are very pleased to offer Entrance Scholarships for high academic achievements: $1,000 for students holding an average grade of A- or higher (based on admission GPA). Only applicants that complete their applications by the Early Deadline date March 25, 2024 will be eligible for the Entrance Scholarship.

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 may 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.