• McMaster University offers a Master of Science in Medical Sciences for a duration of 2 years.
  • It is an on-campus,thesis-based program available with both full-time and part-time options.
  • The Faculty of Health Science department provides various types of degrees in this program which are:
    • MSc Medical Sciences (2 years)
    • PhD Medical Sciences (4 years)
    • MD/PhD Medical Sciences (7 years)
  • This program is a research-intensive program in biomedical and health-related fields, which prepares students for future careers in translational research relevant to human health.
  • McMaster also offers a unique interaction between basic scientists and clinical faculty that fosters opportunities for translational research.
  • The research areas of the program are:
    • Metabolism and Nutrition
    • Blood and Vasculature
    • Cancer and Genetics
    • Infection and Immunity
    • Physiology/Pharmacology
  • Students must complete at least B- grade which must include at least one 700-level half course in Medical Sciences.
  • Students are also required to present a thesis, which embodies the results of original research and In a final oral examination, the students will be required to defend the thesis.
  • McMaster University has the largest graduate program with over 150 students and 90 research/teaching faculty.
  • Students can apply for external scholarships including CIHR and NSERC and must be submitted during the year prior to commencing graduate studies.
  • Graduate studies in Medical Sciences offer students unlimited opportunities for innovation and discovery in research, encourages intellectual and social interaction among students and faculty, and provides the skills necessary for positioning candidates favorably for current and emerging job markets.
  • McMaster University is among Canada’s top 10 research universities and ranks 6th in the country in research intensity.
  • Job opportunities after MSc Medical Sciences are Biochemists and Biophysicists, Physicians and Surgeons, etc and the average salary goes up to 54,000 USD.