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Old 10-23-2010 at 11:28 PM   #1
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Which of these are correct?
Honours Life Sci: http://registrar.mcmaster.ca /CALEN...nt/pg1957.html

It says students need:

-both bios
-both psych
-1 math
-3 courses from the life sci course list
- avg of 6.0 or higher

Bsc. Life Sci: http://registrar.mcmaster.ca /CALEN...nt/pg1958.html

It says students need:

-both bio
-both psych
-1 math
-3 courses from the life sci course list
-avg of 3.5 or higher

This third link: http://registrar.mcmaster.ca /CALEN...nt/pg1490.html

What is it for? It's saying u need 3 of both bios n both psychs, math,physics, and 3 additional courses from the life sci list. Im confused can someone help me here?
Old 10-23-2010 at 11:36 PM   #2
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i think the last one is just for the courses... the only difference between honours and normal life sci is the marks you get in first year!
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Old 10-24-2010 at 12:13 AM   #3
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i think the last one is just for the courses... the only difference between honours and normal life sci is the marks you get in first year!
I'm also fairly certain that Honours are all 4 years programs while normal bachelors are only 3 years.
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Old 10-24-2010 at 06:49 AM   #4
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As Jeremy said, Honours Life Sci is a 4 year program whereas B.Sc. Life Sci is a 3 year program. You should aim high so that you keep those options open.
Old 10-24-2010 at 08:58 AM   #5
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Yeah, the first link you posted is for the Honours Life Sci degree program. It's a 4-year Hons. BSc program with the required courses listed on that link.

The second link you posted is for the General Life Sci degree program. It's a 3-year BSc program with less required courses than the honours program. Since it's not an honours degree, the minimum average is lower.

The third link is the first-year "gateway" Life Sci program. When starting at Mac, you can't apply directly to the major you want, you have to apply to one of the gateway programs and then specialize starting in your second year. The courses listed are the ones that you should take if you're in first-year Life Sci. Even if you want to continue in life sci (either honours or general), you still have to "apply" to it around Feb of your first year, and meet the required average for the program you want to get into.



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