Overview
The Life Science Gateway at McMaster prepares students for a variety of careers in science and elsewhere by giving them a firm foundation in traditional scientific disciplines while exposing them to multidisciplinary approaches to solving pressing problems.
An understanding of the tapestry of life comes not from a single discipline but is woven from all of the Life Sciences: biochemistry, cell biology, genomics, developmental biology, neurobiology, psychology, ecology, and earth sciences. The avalanche of information available from these fields allows scientists to look at biological systems in unprecedented detail. The key is to integrate knowledge across disciplines in order to understand organisms and their place in the ecosystem.
Admission Requirements (Ontario)
Completion of the High School Diploma plus 6 Grade 12 U/M requirements, including:
- English
- Biology
- Advanced Functions or Calculus & Vectors
- One of: Advanced Functions, Calculus & Vectors, Chemistry, Physics
Anticipated Admission Average
High 80’s to low 90’s
Target Enrollment
1000
OAUC Application Code
MLS
Typical First-Year Courses
BIOLOGY 1A03
Cellular and Molecular Biology
BIOLOGY 1M03
Biodiversity, Evolution and Humanity
MATH 1LS3
Calculus for the Life Sciences 1
PHYSICS 1A03
Introductory Physics
CHEM 1A03
Introductory Chemistry 1
CHEM 1AA3
Introductory Chemistry 2
PSYCH 1X03
Introduction to Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour
ENVIRSC 1C03
Climate, Water And Environment
+6 Units of Electives
Level 2 Programs
Life Sciences Gateway will provide you with a range of Level 2 program options including:
Introductory Video
A thorough overview of the Gateway Programs lead by Dr. Mic Farquharson, the Associate Dean of Science (Academic).