STATS (2021)
# of seats: 205
# of applicants: 5868
# of interviews: 600
In province interviews: 90%
Out of province interviews: 10%
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
MCAT
CASPER
Three Years of University Undergraduate Completed (15 Full Credits)
DEGREE AT A GLANCE
3 Year Degree
11 Month Academic Years
Case Study Based Learning
Campuses in Hamilton, Waterloo, Niagara
AVERAGES
3.88
GPA
129
MCAT CARS
3.49%
Acceptance Rate
GPA
The minimum GPA for admissions is 3.00 on the 4.00 scale with the average being 3.88 based on Fall 2021 admissions. A cumulative GPA is used that includes courses taken in the summer. Grades from both the repeated and the original course will be used.
MCAT
The MCAT is required but only the score from the CARS section is used. The minimum score is a 123 and the average was 129 based on Fall 2021 admissions.
INTERVIEWS
90% of interview spots are given to Ontario applicants, with 10% going to all others. In 2021, 600 interviews were offered in the MMI format.
FINANCES
The yearly tuition and fees for 2022-23:
In-province students = $26,155.32 per year ($78,465.96).
Out-of-province students = Varies yearly but totals $81,770.53 for 3 years.
Non-Canadian students = $96,000.44 per year (288,001.53)
ALTERNATE STREAMS
The MD/PHD program accepts 3 students per year for those with a strong focus on research in medicine
McMaster has specialized application streams for Black, Indigenous, and Military students