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Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization

McMaster University
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #101
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Hamilton, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization at McMaster University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Location: Hamilton, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Road to Biomedical Discovery
  2. Drug Discovery and Development)
  3. Research Skills Laboratory and Inquiry
  4. Organizational Behaviour)
  5. Accounting Information for Decision Making
  6. Nucleic Acids and Proteins
  7. Organic Chemistry

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) degree from McMaster\'s Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization (BDC) program or an equivalent Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited university.
  • A minimum cumulative average of B+ (8.5 on the McMaster University scale, or 77% - 79%). Degrees and grades from foreign universities are evaluated for their equivalency to McMaster\'s.
  • Students applying from outside the BDC undergraduate program will have their course work assessed for equivalencies before being considered further.
  • Short-listed candidates that have not graduated from the BDC program will have an interview with the Admissions committee.
  • Successful applicants must meet all School of Graduate Studies admission requirements as stated in the Graduate Calendar.
  • Note: Admission is competitive and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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About McMaster University

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McMaster University

Hamilton, Canada

public research university in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months