Switching Programs After Semester 1 - MacInsiders - Student-run McMaster University Help Forum

12-08-2012 at 07:22 PM

Hey,

I'm just about to finish my exams for my first semester at Mac in my program which is Life Science. To be honest, I just don't see myself doing science for another 3 years (+4 for med) of my life.

I was wondering if someone could help me with the protocol of switching programs for semester 2. I'm thinking about switching to business?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

biglandfarm · 12-08-2012 at 07:41 PM

Academic Advisors are your friend

You may have to repeat first year commerce in order to transfer.
Keep in mind you could always minor in business and go for an MBa after Life Sci.

Edit: Found this: http://www.degroote.mcmaster .ca/ug...Sept 2011.pdf

apples12 · 12-08-2012 at 08:42 PM

I think we need to get the academic advisers on MI... i feel like a lot of people don't seem to know they exist.

12-08-2012 at 09:09 PM

sorry if this is a dumb question haha, but how exactly would I get in contact with an academic adviser?

apples12 · 12-08-2012 at 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmellyJello

sorry if this is a dumb question haha, but how exactly would I get in contact with an academic adviser?

Office of the Associate Dean (Academic):
Burke Science Building (BSB), Room 129
McMaster University
1280 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1
Canada

http://www.science.mcmaster. ca/mai...ml#associa te

It's not a dumb question, it's normal to not know these things in first year. So once, you go to that office, just say that you need to speak with a student advisor and they will help you out.

12-08-2012 at 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Philipp31

Academic Advisors are your friend

You may have to repeat first year commerce in order to transfer.
Keep in mind you could always minor in business and go for an MBa after Life Sci.

Edit: Found this: http://www.degroote.mcmaster .ca/ug...Sept 2011.pdf

Very true. An old grumpy substitute teacher for data management once told me its always easier to go down than to go up in life, shoot for the highest and the hardest program when applying to uni, than if you change your mind there is plenty of room to adjust.

As a lifesci, the skills, knowledge, and even the formulas you learn can be applied in business. However business students will have a much harder time adapting to science.