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Entry Requirements
General Requirements for Admission
- 6 subjects – 3 at HL and 3 at SL Plus the TOK and EE
- Math SL or HL will be accepted
- NEW Math equivalencies for first assessment in 2021:
- SL/HL Analysis & Approaches or HL Applications & Interpretations can be used to meet Calculus requirement
- SL/HL Analysis & Approaches or SL/HL Applications & Interpretations can be used to meet Advanced Functions requirement
- HL Analysis & Approaches or SL/HL Applications & Interpretations can be used to meet the Data Management requirement
- SL Analysis & Approaches MHF4U, MCV4U
- HL Analysis & Approaches MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
- SL Applications & Interpretations MHF4U, MDM4U
- HL Applications & Interpretations MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
- Bonus points – TOK and EE are added to the total score for admission consideration
- The minimum score required for consideration varies by program
Documents Required for Review
- Grade 10, 11 and Grade 12 Predicted IB Diploma grades
Advanced Credit Policy
- Final IB scores (HL only) of 5 or higher may be considered for Advanced Credit at the discretion of the Faculty.
- Certificate results of 5 or higher are also eligible for consideration
English Program Requirements
Applicants are required to submit evidence of their proficiency in the English language as part of their application. The most common evidence is a score on one of the following exams:
- TOEFL: minimum score of 92 (internet based), 237 (computer based) or 580 (paper based), minimum of 20 per band; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 88 (internet based) or 213 on the (computer based) or 550 (paper based)
- IELTS (Academic): minimum overall score of 6.5, with at least 5.5 in each section
- CAEL: minimum overall score of 70, with at least 60 per band
- MELAB: minimum score of 85
- PTE Academic: minimum score of 63; for the Faculty of Engineering a minimum score of 70
- York University course: YUELI Level 6 with a minimum final grade of B
- University of Toronto course: Academic Level 60 with a minimum final grade of B
Each program may set additional/higher requirements. Please review the program website for details.
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Engineering
McMaster University
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