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iBioMed Discovery Track

McMaster University

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Deadlines

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  • OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades

    2027 entry

    School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.

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Other deadline details
No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry
  • No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
  • No single OUAC deadline
  • University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply
Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • ENG4UEnglish
  • MCV4UCalculus and Vectors
  • SCH4UChemistry
  • SPH4UPhysics
  • SBI4UBiology
  • Complete the OSSD and six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the named prerequisites. Co-op grades do not count toward the admission average.
  • McMaster publishes a 90% minimum for consideration. Selection also uses the supplementary application.
  • McMaster expects completion of Advanced Functions (MHF4U).
McMaster admissions selector · iBioMed, Ontario high school
Application steps

Entry terms · Fall (September)

Fall 2027 iBioMed Discovery Track (MID) first-year entry.

OUAC · McMaster Fall 2027 full-time entry and programme deadlines
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    McMaster admissions selector · iBioMed, Ontario high schoolMcMaster admissions selector · iBioMed, Ontario high school
  2. Step 2Apply through OUAC
    • Create your application and select this program.
    OUACOUAC
  3. Step 3Academic documents for your applicant category
    • Canadian high school applicants outside Ontario upload the requested records to the Applicant Portal. Uploaded records can support initial review; accepted conditional offers require final official transcripts. Current Ontario high school applicants follow the separate instructions rather than sending unrequested records.
    McMaster transcripts and documentsMcMaster transcripts and documents
  4. Step 4English test results, if required
    • When English proficiency evidence is required, IELTS, TOEFL and other accepted test results must come directly from the testing centre.
    McMaster direct submission of language resultsMcMaster direct submission of language results
  5. Step 5Rank iBioMed Discovery Track (MID) in the iBioMed OUAC application.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    McMaster admissions selector · iBioMed, Ontario high schoolMcMaster admissions selector · iBioMed, Ontario high school
  6. Step 6Rank up to two tracks in one iBioMed application. McMaster considers the alternate only if it does not offer the preferred track.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    McMaster admissions selector · iBioMed, Ontario high schoolMcMaster admissions selector · iBioMed, Ontario high school
  7. Step 7Submit three recorded video responses and one written response through Kira Talent.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    McMaster admissions selector · iBioMed, Ontario high schoolMcMaster admissions selector · iBioMed, Ontario high school
  8. Step 8Upload any required supporting documents to the McMaster Applicant Portal.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    McMaster admissions selector · iBioMed, Ontario high schoolMcMaster admissions selector · iBioMed, Ontario high school

Required for first-year applicants.

McMaster Engineering · Fall 2027 required Kira Talent assessment
Applicant pathways
Ontario high school

Ontario high school applicants

  • Complete the OSSD and six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the named prerequisites. Co-op grades do not count toward the admission average.
  • McMaster publishes a 90% minimum for consideration. Selection also uses the supplementary application.
  • McMaster expects completion of Advanced Functions (MHF4U).
McMaster admissions selector · iBioMed, Ontario high school
iBioMed Discovery Track (MID)

Fall 2027 applicants selecting Discovery

  • Rank Discovery (MID) within the iBioMed OUAC application.
  • Rank up to two tracks in one iBioMed application. McMaster considers the alternate only if it does not offer the preferred track.
  • Complete Level I in good standing. Rank preferred Level II programmes and receive a placement based on GPA, preferences and available seats. A Free Choice offer has its own placement terms.
McMaster Fall 2027 Engineering and iBioMed direct and Discovery choices
Supplementary application

First-year applicants

  • Kira Talent uses three recorded video responses and one written response. Each video allows 10 seconds to prepare and two minutes to respond. The written response allows seven minutes.
  • One completed Kira assessment covers multiple eligible Faculty of Engineering applications.
McMaster Engineering · Fall 2027 required Kira Talent assessment

Degree requirements

Grades and academic standing
  • Complete 34 required units and earn a cumulative GPA of at least 4.0 on McMaster’s 12-point scale before Level II.
  • Discovery students rank Level II programmes in Mosaic. Placement follows GPA, preferences and available seats.
ReferencesMcMaster Undergraduate Calendar · iBioMed I effective Fall 2027, printed pp. 160–161McMaster Undergraduate Calendar · iBioMed I Level II progression, printed p. 72McMaster · iBioMed first year and BEngBME / HESE degree routesMcMaster Engineering · Fall 2027 track selection and progressionMcMaster · undergraduate co-op schedules and requirementsMcMaster · HESE four-year BHSc and sample co-op employers
Credits and degree requirements
  • A Free Choice offer applies according to the terms on the offer. Later requirements use the calendar in effect when entering Level II.
  • The BEngBME degree includes a final-year capstone. HESE awards a separate honours health sciences degree.
ReferencesMcMaster Undergraduate Calendar · iBioMed I effective Fall 2027, printed pp. 160–161McMaster Undergraduate Calendar · iBioMed I Level II progression, printed p. 72McMaster · iBioMed first year and BEngBME / HESE degree routesMcMaster Engineering · Fall 2027 track selection and progressionMcMaster · undergraduate co-op schedules and requirementsMcMaster · HESE four-year BHSc and sample co-op employers

Program facts

Academic minimum90% minimum
McMaster admissions selector · iBioMed, Ontario high school
Co-opCo-op details

Optional co-op. Complete at least 12 months of approved work, equivalent to three four-month terms, for the designation.

University work-study information
McMaster · undergraduate co-op schedules and requirementsCheck work experience options

Courses

Fall 2027 common first year across all iBioMed tracks. Three approved complementary studies units complete the 37-unit plan.

iBioMed I · common first year10 listed

34 required course units and 3 complementary studies elective units. Complete biosafety and WHMIS as well.

  • IBEHS 1EP6 A/BEntrepreneurship in Biomedical Innovation: From Bench to Market6 credits
  • IBEHS 1P10 A/BHealth Solutions Design Projects I: Introduction to Engineering Fundamentals and Design10 credits
  • CHEM 1E03General Chemistry for Engineering I3 credits
  • MATH 1ZA3Engineering Mathematics I3 credits
  • MATH 1ZB3Engineering Mathematics II-A3 credits
  • MATH 1ZC3Engineering Mathematics II-B3 credits
  • PHYSICS 1D03Introductory Mechanics3 credits
  • PHYSICS 1E03Waves, Electricity and Magnetic Fields3 credits
  • BIOSAFE 1BS0Biosafety Training0 credits
  • WHMIS 1A00Introduction to Health and Safety0 credits
McMaster Undergraduate Calendar · iBioMed I effective Fall 2027, printed pp. 160–161
Co-op preparation1 listed

Required for iBioMed co-op students.

  • IBEHS 1EE0Introduction to Career Planning & Employment0 credits
McMaster Undergraduate Calendar · iBioMed I effective Fall 2027, printed pp. 160–161
Elective choices
  • Complete three units of complementary studies in Level I. Later approved electives depend on the chosen Level II degree.
Study routes

Discovery students rank the iBioMed Level II choices after completing the common first year. Placement follows GPA, preferences and available seats.

  • Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
  • Civil and Biomedical Engineering
  • Electrical and Biomedical Engineering
  • Engineering Physics and Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials and Biomedical Engineering
  • Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering
  • Mechatronics and Biomedical Engineering
  • Software and Biomedical Engineering
  • Health, Engineering Science and Entrepreneurship (HESE)

Careers

  • Software Engineer
  • Technical Solutions Engineer
  • DFX Designer

Employers in student profiles

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  • Meta
  • Google
  • AMD
  • Hatch
  • Deloitte
  • Green Shield
  • Inkblot Therapy
  • Intuitive
Employers in student profilesMcMaster · published iBioMed alumni roles and employersMcMaster iBioMed · published co-op examplesMcMaster · undergraduate co-op schedules and requirementsEngineers Canada · McMaster accredited engineering programmesMcMaster · HESE four-year BHSc and sample co-op employers
Scope and qualifications

McMaster reports alumni positions across the engineering and HESE degree routes.

McMaster’s named examples from BEngBME and HESE alumni. Co-op roles are separately attributed.

Professional recognition

Engineers Canada lists the individual Biomedical Engineering BEng degrees. HESE is an Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences.

Scope and qualifications

McMaster’s named examples from BEngBME and HESE alumni. Co-op roles are separately attributed.

AccreditationMcMaster · published iBioMed alumni roles and employersMcMaster iBioMed · published co-op examplesMcMaster · undergraduate co-op schedules and requirementsEngineers Canada · McMaster accredited engineering programmesMcMaster · HESE four-year BHSc and sample co-op employers

Costs

Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences (iBioMed)

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · Full-time first-year calculator estimate · CAD

Ontario students example · Choose your category

Tuition$12,694.70
Books and supplies$1,215 est.
Residence
Residence
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Meal plan
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Estimated subtotalNot available

University calculator estimates · Ancillary fees excluded

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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