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MCMASTER UNIVERSITY: 
MICHAEL G. DEGROOTE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

PREREQUISITES

No specific courses are required, but students must have:

  • 3 year undergrad (15 full courses or 30 half courses)

  • 10 full courses (2 of the 3 undergrad years) must be above year 1 level courses

  • Obtained exposure to basic science, social science, and humanities

  • Assessment forms, autobiographical submission (including 15 questions, verifiers), complete an interview, MCAT, Basic Cardia Life Support (BCLS)

  • Students must also complete a 90 minute computer-based test called CASPer *successful completion is needed to be eligible for admission

GRADE REQUIREMENTS

  • Overall average of 3.0 of 4.0 needed for the Ontario Medical School Application Service (OMSAS)

  • Marks on supplementary courses will be included in one's GPA

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0

  • Average entering class GPA of 3.82 in 2013

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INTERVIEW PROCESS

McMaster School of Medicine uses the MMI process for interviewing.

  • It consists of ten stations, each with two minutes of reading time outside the room and then eight minutes to complete the scenario. 

  • Interviewers are given a list of questions which they can cover with the candidate.


The interview at McMaster University focuses purely on non-academic aptitudes. 


No clinical prior knowledge is expected or tested. 


Non-academic abilities which are tested include:

  • Problem-solving ability

  • Self-appraisal ability

  • Relating to others

  • Motivation to study medicine

  • Learning styles

APPLICATION PROCESS

  • Applicants should ensure that they meet the minimum academic requirements.

  •  All applicants should also review the “Essential Skills and Abilities Required for ​Entry to a Medical Degree Program” document found under “Who Should Apply”.

  • Applicants should schedule their MCAT in order for it to be complete done prior to, and within five years of the year of application. 

  • A copy of the undergraduate transcript(s) which will be needed for the application.

  • Application to the medical school is completed on-line at the Ontario Medical School Application Service (OMSAS) Website. 

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