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Old 08-15-2011 at 10:40 AM   #1
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Switching programs, HELP
I wasn't fortunate enough to get accepted into Life Sci I due to my late application but I got into Enviro Sci I. I took all courses a regular Life Sci student would take in hopes of getting into Honours Biochem for level II.

Since i'm in Enviro Sci I, do I HAVE to take the two mandatory Enviro Sci courses that would get me into Enviro Sci II? Or can I ditch them since i'm not going into Enviro Sci II?

It would ease my life if those 2 Enviro Sci courses could be ignored if you're switching programs after level I.

I have no choice of electives because of this -_-

So, the question: Do I HAVE to take the two mandatory Enviro Sci courses even though i'm switching out at level II?
Old 08-15-2011 at 11:22 AM   #2
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I wasn't fortunate enough to get accepted into Life Sci I due to my late application but I got into Enviro Sci I. I took all courses a regular Life Sci student would take in hopes of getting into Honours Biochem for level II.

Since i'm in Enviro Sci I, do I HAVE to take the two mandatory Enviro Sci courses that would get me into Enviro Sci II? Or can I ditch them since i'm not going into Enviro Sci II?

It would ease my life if those 2 Enviro Sci courses could be ignored if you're switching programs after level I.

I have no choice of electives because of this -_-

So, the question: Do I HAVE to take the two mandatory Enviro Sci courses even though i'm switching out at level II?
You have to take these courses to successfully complete Level I:

http://registrar.mcmaster.ca /CALEN...nt/pg1489.html

You don't have to take the requirements to get into Enviro Sci II, but you have to complete level I in order to get into a Level II program.
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Old 08-15-2011 at 11:24 AM   #3
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Are you positive that you will be getting into Life Science II?
I would highly suggest you take those two mandatory Enviro Sci courses, even if you plan on switching into Life Science in your second year. There is always the chance that you will not get in to Life Science II, and would have essentially shot yourself in the leg by not taking those two Enviro Sci courses.

Bite the bullet and take the two Enviro Sci courses, even if they take up your elective space.
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Old 08-15-2011 at 11:30 AM   #4
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Are you positive that you will be getting into Life Science II?
I would highly suggest you take those two mandatory Enviro Sci courses, even if you plan on switching into Life Science in your second year. There is always the chance that you will not get in to Life Science II, and would have essentially shot yourself in the leg by not taking those two Enviro Sci courses.

Bite the bullet and take the two Enviro Sci courses, even if they take up your elective space.
You don't switch into Life Science II from Enviro Sci I.

If you read the admission to Life Science II, it states that you need to complete ANY Level I program.
http://registrar.mcmaster.ca /CALEN...nt/pg1957.html

The same thing goes for Biochem admission, completion of ANY Level I program.
http://registrar.mcmaster.ca /CALEN...nt/pg1513.html
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Old 08-15-2011 at 11:38 AM   #5
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Yes, it is completion of any level I program that allows you entry into most programs. I never said it wasn't.

If Bluu didn't get into desired program in level II, at least they would have the requisites for Enviro Sci II. But if Bluu is switching into any other program regardless in level II, I suppose it is a moot point.
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