Student review [#22888] for Science
at McMaster University

This program is great if you like sciences, but aren’t quite sure about what you want to do post-graduation. The first two years are general science classes (biology, chemistry etc) and after your second year, you get to specialize. This means more specific classes and lab work while in smaller classes, which allows you to really get to know your professors.

Some professors are incredible and go above and beyond when you show enthusiasm for their material, while others seem to view teaching as an unwelcome addition to their primary goal of research.

This school could improve upon setting students up for real jobs post-graduation. It is my experience that I and a lot of my peers felt that our specific degree does not set us up to enter the workforce and is more geared toward people wanting to further their education with a master’s or PhD.

The campus itself is beautiful and there is a lot of opportunity for off-campus housing. Most of the housing is in student houses rather than apartments, so you will likely have 4-6 roommates. The rent is fairly expensive but comparable to that of most University cities. There are a lot of trails and hiking surrounding the University and some good on-campus meal options.

The school does attract a lot of international students and has many on-campus groups for people to join to make friends who share common interests.