2009/2010 - Office of the Registrar - McMaster University

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 15
> MATHEMATICSAND STATISTICS - C; University Graduates Applying for I
I. Completion of a minimum of a two or three-year diploma
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a Second Bachelor's Degree
program.
2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Admission is by selection. If you have a first degree, you may
3. Completion of Grade 12 Advanced Functions U and ~alcuius apply to take an Honours second degree in the same subject
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and Vectors U (or equivalent from other jurisdictions). area or a second degree in another discipline. Please note four
4.Admission is by selection upon reviewof highschool and exceptions: B.Com. (Bachelor of Commerce), B.Com.
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college transcripts to determine eligibility.
(Honours), B.H.Sc. (Bachelor of-Health Sciences (Honours).)
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and any Hotlours Multimedia program cannot berdone as sec-
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, ond degre6 programs. The requirements are set out in the Gen-
Admission is not assessed based on C ~ achievement T It is based era/ Academic Regulations section of this Calendar.
On high school admission citeria only. See Subject Requirements - Ifyou wish to enter a Second Bachelpr's Degree in's subject area
For Specific Level I Programs in this section of the Calendar. '
from the Faculty of Science, please note there may be additional,
Note: ,411 students accepted into this Program will be required to regulations for such a program. Please contact the Office of the
complete the Level I required Medical Radiation Sciences courses. Associate Dean (Studies) of the Facultv of Science for further infor- ,
> MIDWIFERY , mation. If you are a ~ c~aster graduafe or potential graduate, you.
may be able to use the McMaster, University Returning Student ap-
For admission requirements see B.H.Sc. Midwifery Program in
plication.J(see Applicafion Procedures section of this Calendar.)
the Faculty of Health Sciences section of the Calendar. r
D. Continuing Students
I. C-bmpletion of a three year diploma program in Apl)li& Music TO be eligible io take courses as a Continuing student you wilt be'
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. from Mohawk College. expected to have an undergraduate university degree and at least
2. Aminimum cumulative GPA of3.0. (Audition will be waived and, a C average,.with no failures, in your final year's work (or the equivadepending
on grades achieved, applicants may receive up to lent, in the case of a degreb taken through part-time studies), and
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51 units of advanced credit.)
academic records which are. satisfactory to the Department andr
the Office of the Associate Dean of the appropriate Faculty. ,
> NURSING
T " McMaster Graduates '
I' Com~letion of an Ontario One-year certificate in preLhealth
if you are a graduate of a McMaster undergraduate degree program
sciences.
and wish to become a Continuing Studerit, you do not need to apply
2. A
cumulative GPA equivalent to the required high ,, for,ad&sion. You may submit a registration.e Registrants who have
school admission average.
not attended courses for more than two years will need to contact the
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Office of the Registrar prior toFaf-tempting to register for courses.
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'Chemistry, English and Mathematics. ,
4. Selection will be based on academic qualification and a rating Graduates from Other Universities
obtained on a questionnaire completed by the bpplicant. An AS a Continuing Student with a non-Mc~aster degree, you need
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interview may also be required. only. apply formally for admission in the first instance. In subse-
OR quent sessions, you will only be required to register. I
1. Completion of a two-year Ontario diploma in practical Nursing. Acceptance as a Continuing Student carries no implications
2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. with respect to acceptance in the School of Graduate, Studies. If
3. Se!ection will be based on academic qualifichtion and a rating YOU plan to proceed to a graduate degree you should apply diobtained
on a questionnaire completed by the applicant. An rectly to the specific department of your program of interest.
interview may also be required. . E: From Six Nations ~01~technk
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McMaster University, along with four other universities, has en-
1. Completion of a m.himum of a tho or three-year diploma tered into a ~artnership with Six Nations Polvtechnic to'offer uniprogram.
% . . versity courses in the community of Six'Nations. The courses
2.. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2. offered are eligible for transfer credit at any of the universities .
3. Completion of Grade 12 Advanced Functions U, Calculus and within the consortium.
, Vectors U, Chemistry U an$ Physics U.
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4. Admission is by selection 'upon review of high school and 'F* From posj-secondar~ lnstituti~ns '
college transcripts to determine eligibility. . with Religious Affiliation ,
P SOCIALSCIENCES . , Yndergraduate gen'eral academic studies taken at Bible colleges,
I. Completion of a certificate or at least one year of work in a theological colleges and seminaries that are member institutions
diploma program. -
of'the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canadat (AUCC),
2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2: affiliated with an AUCC member institution, or accredited by the
3. No transfer credit will be granted. - Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)', the Association of
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Theological Schools (ATS), the Association of Institutions for Higher
1. Completion of a two-year or three-year diploma'program. Learning in Jewish Education (AIHLJE) or institutions listed by Ca-
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2.. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. . - nadian Information Centre For International Credentials (CICIC) an$/.
3. Application will be reviewed for transfer credit. or the International Association of Universities (IAU) will be consid-
ered for admission and transfer credit based on the following:
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1. Ap,plicants from accredited post-secondary institutions with
1. Completion of at ieast one year of work in a diploma program. religious affiliation: ,.
2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. %. a. Applicants from an accredited post-secondary,institution with reli-
3. Completion of Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors U, dhemistry U gious affiliation completing academic work towards a recognized
and Physics U.
undergraduate degree program will follow the same policy for
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admission and transfer credit as for university transfer applications.
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(DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM) For details see From hiversifies in this section of the Calendar.
b. Applicants from an accredited post-secondary institution with -
1. Completion of a related three-year technology diploma program. religious affiliation completing academic work towards a di-
2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. ploma program will follow the ,same policy for admission and
post-diploma experience would be an asset and will be taken transfer credit as for applicants from Colleges of Applied Arts
into consideration if the GPA falls below the minimum require- and Technology (CAATS). For details see From Colleges of
ment, on a case by case basis. Applied Arts and Techno'logy in this section of the Calendar. .
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