LIFESCI 3RP3 - Life Sciences Research Practicum

3 unit(s)

This placement course provides students in the Life Sciences programs an opportunity to explore potential research projects while volunteering in the laboratory or clinic of a faculty member at McMaster University. The student will complete a research proposal in addition to the placement.
Students are responsible for arranging a suitable placement and supervision, and are required to submit an application to the Life Sciences Program Office thirty days prior to the date classes begin in each Term (see the Sessional Dates section of this Calendar). More information for specific due dates and the application form can be found at http://www.science.mcmaster.ca./lifesciences/.
Normally students will spend 60 hours in the laboratory or clinic during the placement; one term
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in SCIENCE 2C00; and registration in Level III or above of a Life Sciences program; and permission of the research supervisor and the Director of Life Sciences (or delegate)
Not open to students with credit or registration in any department- or program-based applied placement, independent study, internship or practicum course within the University.