LIFESCI 4EP6 A/B - Life Sciences Advanced Placement

6 unit(s)

This placement course provides students in the Life Sciences program with the opportunity to explore career options and integrate academics with a community, volunteer or professional experience. The student will complete an academic component 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 by April 30 for the Fall/Winter offering, and March 1 for the Spring/Summer offering. More information and the application form can be found at http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/lifesciences/.
Normally students will complete 120 hours of placement work through the duration of the experience; two terms
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in SCIENCE 2C00; and registration in Level IV of a Life Sciences program; and permission of the academic supervisor and the Director of Life Sciences (or delegate)
Prerequisite(s)(EFFECTIVE 2016-2017): Credit or registration in SCIENCE 2C00; and registration in Level IV of an Honours Life Sciences program with a minimum C.A. of 7.0; and permission of the academic supervisor and the Director of Life Sciences (or delegate)
Antirequisite(s): LIFE SCI 3EX6, SCIENCE 3EX6 A/B
This course cannot be taken concurrently with any other applied placement course, independent study course, research seminar, internship or practicum course within the University.