So im going into Life Sciences I and I want to do Honors Life Sciences in the following years(is that possible??). I just wanted to know if its hard to get a cumulative average of 6 or above. How is the cumulative average calculated?
Oh and also, how many years will it take in total if I do get into Honors Life Sciences(including the Life Sciences I year)? Thanks!

Hi DMe3,

Most of the answers to your questions and more can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar

Originally Posted by DMe3

So im going into Life Sciences I and I want to do Honors Life Sciences in the following years(is that possible??)

Yes

Originally Posted by DMe3

I just wanted to know if its hard to get a cumulative average of 6 or above.

Not very hard, but you need to keep up with your work and put in a genuine effort.

Originally Posted by DMe3

How is the cumulative average calculated?

It's the aggregate (sum) of your weighted marks (i.e. a 6 unit course is worth twice as much as a 3 unit course) divided by the total number of units completed. See this link: http://registrar.mcmaster.ca /calen...07/sec_143.htm

Originally Posted by DMe3

Oh and also, how many years will it take in total if I do get into Honors Life Sciences(including the Life Sciences I year)? Thanks!

Four years for an Honours Life Science Degree if you take 60 units per year.