First Year Programs
The Faculty of Science offers seven Level I (first year) Programs: four Gateway Programs and three Direct Entry Programs.
The structure of our four Level I Gateway programs will provide you with a range of Level II program options.
Students enter directly into these programs and the first-year curriculum is a set of prescribed, required courses that must be completed before advancing to Level II of the program.
Second Year Programs
At the end of Level I Gateway program students have a wide range of options to consider.
Browse all 36 Level II program options
Learn about the differences between Level II programs including duration, enrollment process and co-op opportunities.
Since there are many possibilities to consider, make use of the Course Calculator tool to plan your Level I course selection
Familiarize yourself with the 9 Departments and Schools in the Faculty of Science.
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Experience an education that represents far more than a collection of facts, concepts and answers. Our award-winning professors and researchers value innovative teaching, a lifelong passion for learning, and working at the frontiers of knowledge.
McMaster’s Faculty of Science will prepare you to become a leader in a wide variety of science-related careers. We are committed to developing your ability to evaluate information, think critically and apply your understanding of science to a wide range of real-world problems and issues.
I invite you to explore Science at McMaster.
Dr. Maureen MacDonald
Dean, Faculty of Science