Choosing the Honours Health Sciences Program at McMaster, in hindsight, was really a no-brainer...

Choosing the Honours Health Sciences Program at McMaster, in hindsight, was really a no-brainer. Its unique methods of learning, unconventional to traditional pedagogy, makes it a one-of-one program. I was immediately drawn to the program’s emphasis on critical thinking, research skills and experiential learning opportunities that gave me the confidence to excel in healthcare, research and related fields.

"Honours Health Sciences Program is like clay, you can really mold the program..."

“Honours Health Sciences Program is like clay, you can really mold the program to your interests, and McMaster is like a mosaic, there’s people from all over the world here.”

"I really enjoyed my experience in the first year inquiry..."

“I really enjoyed my experience in the first year inquiry course. The facilitator allowed us to explore our interests and reach our full potential, to be able to approach problems differently and more creatively, and also not just focused on academic topics but also soft skills like communications.”

Students sometimes feel like this program leads to one career path alone (medicine), but there are countless alumni working in other healthcare fields...

Students sometimes feel like this program leads to one career path alone (medicine), but there are countless alumni working in other healthcare fields and even outside healthcare, as well. The interdisciplinary aspect of the Honours Health Sciences Program opens the door to a world of possibilities.

"I think the smaller class sizes of the Honours Health Sciences Program is something..."

“I think the smaller class sizes of the Honours Health Sciences Program is something that really helped me get closer to my professors, get closer to my classmates, and that was something that really attracted me to the program.”