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The MHM program is primarily online and asynchronous, however, on occasion some instructors hold synchronous sessions. These sessions are outlined early enough to students to plan accordingly. The program also holds two mandatory 3-day, residencies. Please refer to our Residency page for more details.
The average weekly time commitment is approximately 15 hours/per course. However, this sometimes varies depending on course or the students expertise, past experiences and education. Also, some weeks are more demanding than others in a particular course.
No. The MHM program does not require candidates to complete a an exam/test.
Our programs admission requirement is that an applicant must have at least a 3.3 GPA (B+) average. If you do not have this you may jeopardize your candidacy.
If you are lower than 3.0 GPA, you are not eligible to apply. It is recommend that you could take courses to help raise your GPA for re-submission in another intake year.
Review details about Grade Point Average (GPA) and the Grad point values scales here.
Yes, you may still apply. You will need to provide proof of your membership/license to practice overseas along with your application. If you cannot do this, you will need to submit the Determination of Equivalency form. Please see Application Documents for more details
If English is not your first language, but was the language of instruction during your studies, please state this in your application and upload documentation to show this was the case. For example: this could be noted directly on your transcript(s) or within a letter on institutional letterhead.
All courses used towards a specific degree would not be transferable.
University policy states that: Credits from other accredited institutions must have been received in the last 5 years with a minimum grade of B-. The transfer process requires a student be accepted into the MHM program first. Transfer credits are not guaranteed.
Transfer credits are only assessed at admission. Credit will be assessed by determining if the completed courses can be used to replace any of the courses in our curriculum, i.e., the material covered is the same. The courses would have to have been completed in the last 5 years and with a minimum grade of at least B-. Refer to the School of Graduate Studies Calendar, General Regulations, Section 2.3/Transfer/Advance Credit and Determination of Course Equivalency
To give you an idea of what might be accepted, please compare your completed courses to our courses.
To increase your GPA, you could look at enrolling as a post-degree student, complete up to 3 courses successfully, then apply to this program. For more details on this process at McMaster, please refer to the School of Graduate Calendar, Admission Requirement for Post-Degree Students (Section 2.1.8).
Review details about Grade Point Average (GPA) and the Grad point values scales here.
We are not able to provide a detailed assessment of your qualifications, however, we may review your transcript and cv to determine if you meet the minimum academic requirements to apply. This review does not guarantee admission to the program.
The School of Graduate Studies has put together a helpful resources on these topics that includes helpful tools and information that will assist you in determining your cost of living in Hamilton, ON, while attending graduate programs. Please note students are only required to be on campus in person during the residency.