International Baccalaureate Subject-specific Requirements
 Program: Requirements: Note:
Arts & Science 1. English The Mandatory Supplementary Application, due February 1, 2013. Available on-line.
 

2. One of: Math (HL) or Math (SL), Math Studies

  A minimum score of 34 is required for consideration.
Bachelor of Technology 1. English  
  2. Chemistry  
  3. Physics  
    A minimum score of 28-29 is required for consideration.
Business 1. English  
 

2. One of: Math (HL) or Math (SL), Math Studies

A minimum score of 31-32 is required for consideration.
Computer Science 1. English  
(Co-op and Regular)

2. One of: Math (HL) or Math (SL)

 
  3. Two of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics A minimum score of 29-30 is required for consideration.
Engineering 1. English  
(Co-op and Regular)

2. One of: Math (HL) or Math (SL)

 
  3. Chemistry  
  4. Physics A minimum score of 31-32 is required for consideration.
Environmental & Earth Sciences 1. English A minimum score of 29-30 is required for consideration.
 

2. One of: Math (HL) or Math (SL), Math Studies

 
  3. One of: Chemistry, Biology  
  4. One of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math (HL) or Math (SL) A minimum score of 29-30 is required for consideration.
Health Sciences 1. English Mandatory Supplementary Application, due February 1, 2013.
Available on-line.
 

2. One of: Math (HL) or Math (SL), Math Studies

  3. Biology
  4. Chemistry
  5. One non-math/non-science course A minimum score of 36 is required for consideration.
Humanities 1. English Applicants to Fine Arts must arrange a Portfolio Interview (held from January to May) with the School of the Arts. Applicants must contact the School of the Arts to arrange an interview: (905) 525-9140 ext. 27671 or via e-mail at: sota@mcmaster.ca. Special arrangements will be made for out-of-province students.
 
 
 
    A minimum score of 28-29 is required for consideration.
Integrated Sciences (iSci) 1. English Mandatory Supplementary application due Feb. 1, 2013.
  2. One of: Math (HL) or Math (SL)
  3. Two of: Biology, Chemistry, Physics A minimum score of 34 is required for consideration.
Kinesiology 1. English  
 

2. One of: Math (HL) or Math (SL), Math Studies

Note:Math HL or SL is recommended
  3. Biology A minimum score of 33-34 is required for consideration.
Life Sciences 1. English  
 

2. One of: Math (HL) or Math (SL), Math Studies

 
  3. Biology  
  4. One of: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics Higher Level A minimum score of 33-34 is required for consideration.
Mathematics & Statistics 1. English  
 

2. One of: Math (HL) or Math (SL)

A minimum score of 29-30 is required for consideration.
Music 1. English Music auditions will be at McMaster February-May, 2013. Applicants must contact the School of the Arts to arrange an audition as soon as possible at: (905) 525-9140 ext. 24246 or via email at: sota@mcmaster.ca. Special arrangements will be made for out-of-province students.
 
 
    A minimum score of 28 is required for consideration.
Nursing 1. English  
 

2. One of: Math (HL) or Math (SL), Math Studies

 
  3. Biology  
  4. Chemistry A minimum score of 33-34 is required for consideration.
Physical Sciences 1. English  
  2. One of: Math (HL) or Math (SL)  
  3. Chemistry  
  4. Physics A minimum score of 29-30 is required for consideration.
Social Sciences 1. English A minimum score of 28-29 is required for consideration.