Hi, I'm a first year student in life sciences who got accepted into the PNB Mental Health Specialization program. I was just wondering if any upper years who are a part of this program could just tell me a little bit about the program. What are the main differences between the mental health specialization and the normal PNB program? Are the courses difficult? Is it possible to maintain an 11/12 average within the program? Anything you can tell me would be great. Thanks in advance.

Idk if you looked into this already but this might help:

PNB Mental Health Specialization
http://www.science.mcmaster. ca/pnb...ialization.pdf

PNB (General)
https://www.science.mcmaster. ca/pn...aduate/BSc.pdf


From what I can gather is the specialization focuses on mental health, you have a more limited amount of spare electives, and judging from the last paragraph getting into it third or fourth year is pretty competitive. "The program is highly selective and admits approximately 20 students per year from the B.Sc. and B.A. PNB programs with an anticipated CA of at least 10.0."

Yes I've already been accepted, I'm just debating whether I should accept my offer or perhaps do biochemistry or some other program instead. But thanks for your help!