Future Students
Level II Admissions
The IRH program is a Level II entry program. Students who complete a Level I year of study in any program, including the prerequisite Grade 12 biology or Level I university biology component, are eligible to apply.
Have questions about the IRH program? Please email irhbhsc@mcmaster.ca
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Please refer to the Registrar website for more information.
Are you an external applicant?
The admission process is now closed.
Important Application Dates
Admission Deadline
Internal applicants must apply by April 29, 2024. External applications are now closed.
Offers
Offers for the BHSc (Hons) IRH Program have now been sent for the 2024-2025 cohort.
How to Apply
BHSc (Hons) IRH Program is a Level II entry program. Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for Level II admission.
- One full year of university undergraduate studies (from any program)
- Applicants require the prerequisite Grade 12 biology or Level I university biology component.
- Level I minimum 6.0 (C+) on a 12.0 scale GPA/average
Required to complete a Level II Program Application in Mosaic.
Applications are now closed.
Indigenous applicants who wish to be considered under the Facilitated Indigenous Admissions Program (FIAP) should apply for the BHSc (Hons) IRH Program as per the usual procedure and complete a FIAP application.
Application requirements under the FIAP:
- Applicants must meet the same course requirements and minimum GPA as indicated for Level II applicants.
- Complete the Facilitated Indigenous Admissions Program (FIAP): Self-Identification Application by the OUAC deadline date.
If you are a Black applicant and wish to be considered under the Equitable Admissions for Black Applicants (EABA) process, apply for the BHSc (Hons) IRH Program as per the usual procedure. You will be invited to self-identify for the EABA when applying for the program.
Future Careers
Students in the BHSc (Hons) IRH program will develop a range of skills that are transferable to a variety of careers.
Our graduates will go on to careers in:
- Post-graduate health-care professional training, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic, audiology, speech-language pathology, medicine and/or other allied health careers that involve clinical assessment and intervention.
- Health services support and development, such as health policy analysts and researchers, consultants, program developers and other careers affiliated with health and human resources.
*Some careers may require further training and certification.