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This program prepares future clinician-scientists who will prioritize research careers while leading medical advancements. It combines medical school (MD) and doctoral (PhD) studies in a unified curriculum.
The initiative cultivates physician-researchers committed to driving medical progress through investigation. Students simultaneously fulfill MD program requirements and complete PhD coursework in an integrated format.
Available specializations include:
Biochemistry and Biochemical Sciences
Biomedical Engineering
Medical Sciences
Neuroscience
Chemical Biology
Health Policy
Health Research Methodology
A four-year Bachelor’s degree at the time of entry into the MD/PhD Program A minimum GPA of 3.8/4.0 in their final two years of undergraduate study and an overall undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0/4.0. An overall simple average will be calculated using the grades from all undergraduate degree level courses ever taken (with the exception of credits taken on exchange outside of Canada/U.S.). Courses from different years are treated equally. McMaster University may also review and revise this average. Marks from eligible summer and other courses will be included in the GPA calculation.