LIFESCI 3RP3 - Life Sciences Research Practicum

3 unit(s)

This placement course provides students an opportunity to explore potential research projects while volunteering in the laboratory or clinic of a faculty member at McMaster University.
Students are responsible for arranging a suitable placement and supervision, and are required to submit an online application thirty days prior to the date classes begin in each term (see the Sessional Dates section of this Calendar). More information and the online application can be found on the School of Interdisciplinary Science (SIS) website.
Normally students will complete 60 hours in the laboratory or clinic during the placement.
Lectures (two hours); one term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level III or above of a Life Sciences program; and permission of an academic supervisor and the School of Interdisciplinary Science (SIS) Experiential Education Coordinator
Prerequisite(s) (EFFECTIVE 2021-2022): LIFESCI 2AA3 and registration in Level III or above of a Life Sciences program, or registration in Level III or above of an Honours Life Sciences specialization; and permission of an academic supervisor and the School of Interdisciplinary Science (SIS) Experiential Education Coordinator
LIFESCI 3RP3 cannot be taken concurrently with any other Life Sciences placement, research or thesis course.