Health sciences and kinesiology: every university, ranked
Honours Health Sciences I at McMaster University
B.H.Sc. (Honours) (Bachelor of Health Sciences) · Faculty of Health Sciences · Hamilton campus
What average do you need for McMaster Honours Health Sciences I?
Majors or options chosen later: Honours Health Sciences (general), Child Health Specialization (apply in March of first year), Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization (separate application, above Level II).
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- SBI4U Biology
- SCH4U Chemistry
- One of
- One of MHF4U Advanced Functions, MCV4U Calculus and Vectors or MDM4U Mathematics of Data Management
- One U or M course that is not math, science or technological education
What else each course keeps open: ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U, MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required
- Online Supplementary ApplicationDue Early February (Fall 2026 entry)
See these dates on the deadline calendar, with your other programs, and add them to your own calendar.
How much does McMaster Honours Health Sciences I cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $6,000 first year, $24,200 in all
- Student fees
- $1,700 first year, $6,700 in all
- Books and supplies
- $1,200 first year, $4,900 in allSchool's estimate
- Residence and meals
- $17,000 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $29,900 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Hamilton, $830 a month
What do health sciences and kinesiology graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Ontario bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does McMaster Honours Health Sciences I lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- PhysiotherapistGet people moving again after injury, surgery and illness. A tough master's to get into, then steady work everywhere.$96kTypical pay6 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- KinesiologistMovement, exercise and rehab science. A popular 4-year degree that opens doors, often to more school.$67kTypical pay4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Occupational TherapistHelp people do the everyday things illness or injury took away: dressing, driving, working, living at home.$96kTypical pay6 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- AcupuncturistA 3-year diploma, a national exam, and a practice you build one patient at a time. Most acupuncturists are self-employed and many work part time.$33kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Addictions CounsellorHelp people get out from under drugs, alcohol and gambling. A 2-year diploma gets you in; the work is heavy and the pay is middling.$71kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Allergist and ImmunologistThe doctor for allergies, asthma, hives and immune system problems. About 13 years of training, then office hours and very few emergencies.$311kTypical pay12 to 14 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
Where else can you study health sciences and kinesiology?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Health SciencesLaurier, Ontario | Mid 70s | $6,180 |
| Applied Human NutritionGuelph, Ontario | 75-80% | $6,213 |
| Baccalauréat ès sciences spécialisé en nutrition et diététiqueOttawa, Ontario | 73% minimum | $6,210 |
| Baccalauréat ès sciences spécialisé sciences de l'activité physique et Maîtrise ès sciences de la santé ErgothérapieOttawa, Ontario | 85% minimum | $6,210 |
| Child HealthBrock, Ontario | Expected cut-off: mid 70s | $6,211 |
| Community HealthBrock, Ontario | Expected cut-off: mid 70s | $6,211 |
| Foods and NutritionWestern, Ontario | Low to mid 80s | $6,171 |
| Global HealthYork, Ontario | Mid-70s or higher | $6,240 |
If you don't get in
Routes the data shows: like programs that ask for less, and college programs with a transfer agreement into this one.
- Asks for less
- Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences at Ottawa: 85% minimum (English program); 80% minimum (French program)
- Health Sciences at UManitoba: A minimum average of 85% over ENG4U, MHF4U or MCV4U, SBI4U and SCH4U, no less than 60% in each
- Health at UNB: Minimum admission average 75%; meeting it does not guarantee admission
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: academiccalendars.romcmaster.ca (opens in a new tab) ((2026-2027 Undergraduate Calendar, Academic Advising Edition PDF), Admission Requirements, Subject Requirements for Specific Level I Programs)
- Entering average (Common University Data Ontario, fall 2022): couprodpublicreports.tgtsolutions.com (opens in a new tab)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with McMaster University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.