APPLICATION PORTAL CLOSES: February 1, 2024

Applicants are encouraged to apply from November to end of January* for entry into the next academic year. The BioPharm program is an upper year entry program, with the completion of 60 units before the start of the program (two full time years prior to entry). The admission requirements are:

• Completion of Level II (or above) of a Science, Health Science or related program.
• Grade Point Average of at least 5.0 on the McMaster 12-point scale (typically GPA of at least 8.0 is required).
• Successful completion of courses from the following areas of study are strongly recommended: human or animal physiology, genetics, organic chemistry, cell biology, microbiology and biotechnology, ecology, bio-analytical chemistry, and/or physical chemistry.
• Course requirements for admission: BIOLOGY 2A03 or HTHSCI 2F03 and 2FF3 (or equivalent at another university).
• Submit an online application and additional documentation, including a statement of interest and resume.
  • The statement of interest must be a maximum of 1 page, 12-point font, and outline your interest in the program and how it would help you achieve future career ambitions.
  • The resume must outline all work-related experience including volunteer opportunities.
• Applicants who have completed a university degree are eligible to apply as second degree students.

*applications may be accepted past the deadline, contact the Program Office for more information (biophrm@mcmaster.ca).