2009/2010 - Office of the Registrar - McMaster University

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Program Transfer After Admission
If you are admitted to one program and subsequently wish to
transfer to, another, you may be able to do so, provided space is
available and you have met the average and subject .requirements
for the second program.
If you have not already registered, contact the Office of the Registrar
to request a program transfer. If you have registered, contact
the Faculty Office for your desired program to request a transfer. '
Subject Requirements for Specific Level I Programs
I programs have
> HEALTH SCIENCES I (2276)
The selection method is by consideration of academic qualifications
(minimum overall average range of 90% or higher is
required for consideration) and a mandatory Supplementary Application.
A review of the mandatory. Supplementary Application
is a very important component of {he admission process. Applicants
who do not complete the Supplementary Application are
not considered for admission.
The following are the minimum Grade 12 u and M requirements:
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u. ulvluyy u
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I. Enalish U
-2. on ofaAdvanced Functions U, Calculus and Vectors U, or
'C Mathematics of Data Management U
.
limits and-admission is
by selection. Possession of the minimum admission require- .
ments does not guarantee admission.
4. Chemistry U
McMaster University offers 18 Level t programs: Arts & Science
5. One U or M course from Social sciences (Geography, ~istory,'
I, Business I, qomputer Science 1 (regular and co-op), Engineer-
Law, Psychology, Sociology) or Humanities (Art, Drama, Ening
I (regular and co-op), Envil"onmenta1 and Earth Sciences I,
glish, French, Music, other languages)
Health Sciences I, Humanities I, Honours Integrated Science I,
6. Completion of one additional U or M course in any subject area
Honours Kinesiology I, Life Sciences I, Mathematics and Statis- to total six credits
tics I, Medical Radiation Sciences I, Midwife@ I, Music I, Nursing Note: Courses in technological education, science or mathemat-
I, Physical Sciences I, Social Sciences I ,and Technology I. ics are not acce~table as the Social Sciences or Humanities
k ARTSANDSCIENCEI . (0027) course requirement.
You are required to complete a mandatory'supplementary Appli- > HUMqNlTlES l , (0700)
~ cation Form which must be submitted electronically via the web at The following are the minimumlGrade 12 U and M requirements:
www.mcmaster.ca/artsci/admissions.htmI. The information pro- 1. English U
vided eqters into the selection process. Only applicants with high 2. Completion of additional U or M courses to total six credits
academic standing are selected. In recent years successful candi- In recent years, anaverage in the mid-70's ha3 been required
dates had an admission average range in the upper 80's or higher. for an .offer of admission,.
The following are the minimum Grade 12 U and M requirements: The Faculty of Humanities strongly recommends that you se-'
I. English U
lect at least ohne Grade 12 U or M course fromlHumanities sub-
2; Advancgd Functions U
jects (Art, Drama, English, French, francais, other languages,
3. Completion of four additional U or M courses of which two must Historv and Music) in addition to Requirement I above: -
be at the U level.
Admission to Art:
4. It is strongly recommended that YOU take Grade 12 U Calculus When applying for admission using the OUAC applicatibn, apand
Vectors. The course may be taken in summer ~chool. plicants who wish to study Art should select the MH OUAC code i
.> BUSlNESSl (Or/25) ' and choose Studio Art for the Subject of Major Interest.
The following are the minimum ~ iade 12 U and M requirements:
1. English U
Honours Art programs have limited "enrolments. Entrance to any
Honours Art program requires the permission of the School of the
2. Two of Advanced Functions U, Calculus and Vectors U, and Arts and successful completion of ART IF03 and 1FF3. Stu'dents
Mathematics of Data Management 'U
o who wish to enrol in ART 1 F03 and I FF3 in Level I must complete a
3. Completion of three additional U or M courses to total six credits portfolio interview to be eligible for permission to register in these ,
Principles of Financial Accounting M is recommended. courses. The portfoliol should contain a variety of works in different
In recent years an average range in the low to mid 80's has media that represent the applicant's creative abilities and interests.
been required for an offer of admission.
Aptitude in art, academic ability and demonstrated commitment to
b C-I ,n the discip-e selection process. In exceptuvlal
k COMPUTERSCIENCE I CO-OP 101 $ji circumstances, where distance does not allow for an interview, port-
~h~ following are the minimum Grade 12 and requirements:
folios may be submitted in the form of colour slides or photographs. .
Portfolio interviews occur between January and April each year
I. English U
2. Calculus and Vectors U
for entrance in September of the same calendar year. Only
.
3. Two of Biology U, Chemistry U, Physics U, Earth and Space U,
those students who call the office of the School of the Arts (ext.
27671) before. March 1st to book appointments for portfolio
and information Science Or Engineering interviews will be guaranteed consideration for entrance into . .
4. Completion of two additional U or M courses to total six.credits
ART F03 and FF3, (Late applicants will only be intelviewed
Students are also expected to have completed Advanced Func~
if space availability permits.) ,
tions U. Permission to register in ART 1 F O and ~ IFF3 will be verified
In recent years an average range in the high 70's to low 80's
with written confirmation from the School of the Arts. School of ,
has been required for an offer of admission. the Arts .verification and a Letter of Adm'ission to Humanities I ,
> ENGINEERING1 a (0730) from the University will guarantee a space in the program as
> ENGINEERING I CO-OP (0730003) . long as the student meets the minimum academic require- ,
The following are the minimum Grade I2 U and M requirements: ' merits as outlined under Humanities 1 above. For further .
1. English U information see School of the Arts programs in the Faculty of
2. Calculus and tors U Humanities section of the Calendar.
3. Chemistry U > HONOURS INTEGRATEDSCIENCEI
(0301) -
4. Physics U
Candidates are required to complete a mandatory 'Supplemen-
5. Compktion of two additional U Or M Course to total six credits tary Application,form which must be submitted electronically via
In recent Years a minhum overall average range ir! the low to ' the web at www.mcmaster.cal,isciladmissions.html. The informid
80's has been required for an offer of admission.
mation provided enters into the selection process. Only appli-
> ENVIRONMENTAL AND EARTH SCIENCES I , .(0211) cants with high academic standing will be selected. Successful
The following are the minimum Grade 12 U and M requirements:, cahdidates must present a minimum average in the high '80's.
I. English U The following are the minimum Grade 12 U and M requirements:
2. Advanced Functions U or Calculus and Vectors U
, I. English U '
3. One of Biology U, Chemistry U 2. Advanced Functions U
4. One of Advanced Functions U, Bi,ology U, Calculus and Vectors ' 3. Calculus and Vectors U
U, Chemistry U, Physics U 4. Two.of Biology U, Chemistry U, Physics U
5. Completion of two additional u or M cohrses to total six &edits 5. Completion of one additional U or M course to total six credits