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McMaster University
Last updated: October 5, 2025
Application timeline
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August
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October
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February
March
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May

July 11th, 2025

OMSAS Application Opens

October 1st, 2025

Application Deadline

February 2nd, 2026

Interview Invites

May 12th, 2026

Admission Decisions

Today

March 7th, 2026
MMI Dates
March 11th, 2026
Minimum requirements
Casper

Must be completed.
Education

Completion of at least three years of undergraduate study (30-half year credits or 15 full-year credits or a combination) by May of year of entry.
GPA

3.00 / 4.00 on the OMSAS Scale.
MCAT

123 in the CARS section.
Transcripts

Request all transcript materials prior to September 15th of the year of application. Transcripts from Ontario universities must be ordered through OMSAS. All other required transcripts must be submitted directly to OMSAS by the post-secondary institutions attended.
Application Components
Autobiographical Sketch

A detailed and comprehensive list of your activities since age 16, within any of the following categories: employment, volunteer activities, extracurricular activities, awards and accomplishments, and research.
MCAT Score

Release your scores to the school through the AAMC. Note that McMaster uses only the CARS section.
References

Three references are required. 1 academic- or employment-related referee, 1 non-academic referee, and 1 referee of your choosing
Application fees
OMSAS Service Fee
$220
McMaster Application
$130
Scoring
Interview selection scoring weights
32%

Casper Score

Casper Score
32%

GPA

GPA
4%

Graduate Degree Bonus

Graduate Degree Bonus
32%

MCAT CARS Score

MCAT CARS Score
Admissions scoring weights
15%

GPA

GPA
15%

MCAT CARS Score

MCAT CARS Score
70%

MMI Score

MMI Score
Relevant resources
Confidential Assessment Form (References) Questions
UGME Admissions Website