McMaster MSc Global Health Fall 2022

[lifetimestudent]

Hi everyone!

I’ve seen lots of these threads before and was looking for one for the McMaster MSc in Global Health for Fall 2022 and had no success so I figured I’d start one here! 

Looks like we won’t be hearing from McMaster Global Health office for a while (most past year forums say offer letters received around mid may), but I thought it’d be useful to start one of these to share stories and updates! 

Please feel free to share whatever you’re comfortable with! 

I am a first time applicant who applied on February 8th 2022 (chronic procrastinator). I’ve been in school for way too long now, but this program sounded amazing and in-line with my goals, so i had to at least “put my name in the hat” for this!

Fingers crossed for us all:)

 

 

[gh2021student]

Hi there!

I'm a current student of the program and was just notified through email about this new thread. Feel free to ask me any questions about my experience so far.

[lifetimestudent]

Great to see that my post was received:) I was a little bit worried that no one would be checking the previous year forum, so thank you for replying! I have a few questions.

How many people are in your grad class? Do you know anything about admission statistics, ie. regular GPA for acceptance, how many apply vs. how many get in, etc.?

Are they still doing the second semesters in other countries for your grad class?

How is the coursework difficulty thus far?

Thanks!

 

[gh2021student]

2 hours ago, lifetimestudent said:

Great to see that my post was received:) I was a little bit worried that no one would be checking the previous year forum, so thank you for replying! I have a few questions.

How many people are in your grad class? Do you know anything about admission statistics, ie. regular GPA for acceptance, how many apply vs. how many get in, etc.?

Are they still doing the second semesters in other countries for your grad class?

How is the coursework difficulty thus far?

Thanks!

 

I think we have around 100 students.

 

I have no actual insight into the admissions process, but it seems like anyone who meets the B+ average requirement genuinely gets considered for the program. My classmates and I have never talked about our GPAs, but I know that having a higher GPA doesn't necessarily mean you will get accepted over or before someone with a lower grade. They seem to really prioritize students who display an interest in global health.

 

I've heard different numbers regarding how many applicants there were, ranging from 700 to around 1000.

 

Yup! Some students are in Maastricht right now. Not sure if we have anyone going to other countries, but I know Maastricht-local students also got to do their in-person exchanges in Colombia, Thailand, and Canada.

 

The coursework is not difficult compared to my undergraduate program which had tons of report writing and was marked rather harshly. That said, there are a ton of assignments that pile up really quickly. The most difficult aspect about the program is really time management and working efficiently with others (lots of group projects and presentations).

[lifetimestudent]

Thank you! That's definitely relieving to hear about GPA requirements, as my GPA wasn't the best score on a 12 point scale, but I am hoping that the selection committee respects my unique education background.

The coursework sounds similar to the nursing program that I just completed. I did my science degree before that, so when I was in the nursing program, I found the coursework to be quite easy in comparison to the science program, however the nursing program required much more time out of the week. 

Thank you for the insight! Hoping for the best and thank you again for replying:)

[Aticita]

Hello!

I have also applied for the fall 2022 entry, haven't heard back anything yet but fingers crossed! Will update here when I get an email from the program!

[Aticita]

Has anyone heard back at all? I called the office and they said they do not expect any delays this year

 

[scott2341]

Got a standard 'application is under review' email a day or two ago but nothing otherwise. From looking at past years acceptances online and if they're not expecting delays then I'm guessing two weeks from now is the first we'll hear anything. Good luck everyone!

[lifetimestudent]

No word yet for me either. I always get faked-out by the automated “your application is still under review” emails thinking it’s gonna be something else hahah Hoping to hear back soon!

[myboyDACHIE]

Hey folks, I just looked at the forum post from last year and it seems that acceptances went out around may 12-13, we should hear back by next Friday! wishing everyone good luck! 

[to97]

I got an acceptance this morning (domestic student) with a small entrance scholarship! Good luck everyone! 

[lifetimestudent]

Congrats! Looks like I might just see you then! I received word of acceptance this morning as well (also domestic student). I got the minimum entrance scholarship too. I hope everyone readibn this has the same luck and I hope to meet you all this coming Fall semester. 

All the best! And thanks for contributing!

[myboyDACHIE]

Did everyone get $2500 as the minimum entrance scholarship? 

[JimiNeutron]

Got an acceptance this afternoon! 

I'm guessing they're sending it out in batches then since other people heard back yesterday. Hoping all of you who are waiting to hear back get in too!

[spikeprotein]

Congrats to those who got acceptance! :) Has anyone else heard back?

[Dr.A]

Hey guys. I got an acceptance offer with $2,500 too. Does anyone know what the exact class schedules are like - do we have to go to school everyday or is it a few days of class, few days of work-at-home kind of set-up??

[myboyDACHIE]

is there a Facebook group up for this years class? 

[aidan2000]

I couldn’t find one so I made one, I can only invite people through FB friends or email but it should be visible if you search it up! It’s called “McMaster Global Health 2022-2023”

[myboyDACHIE]

On 5/17/2022 at 1:59 PM, aidan2000 said:

I couldn’t find one so I made one, I can only invite people through FB friends or email but it should be visible if you search it up! It’s called “McMaster Global Health 2022-2023”

I can’t find it lol, is it private? 

[aidan2000]

Its private but says 'visible', I can't change it to public so if that would be easier to start maybe we should just make a new group

[Batman9876]

I also can't seem to find it

On 5/21/2022 at 1:15 PM, aidan2000 said:

Its private but says 'visible', I can't change it to public so if that would be easier to start maybe we should just make a new group

I also can't seem to find it 

[myboyDACHIE]

Hey for all those who accepted, whats the next step after making a McMaster mosaic account? Has anyone received any emails on making a deposit, or anything else from SGS? They said they'd be sending emails on what to do next but I haven't received anything yet.

Also, the "My Applications" part on my student account shows a blue square indicating that I have a conditional offer but when I click "view requirements" it says my application is complete. Is this normal? What does it say for you folks? 

[PaulieWalnuts]

52 minutes ago, myboyDACHIE said:

Hey for all those who accepted, whats the next step after making a McMaster mosaic account? Has anyone received any emails on making a deposit, or anything else from SGS? They said they'd be sending emails on what to do next but I haven't received anything yet.

Also, the "My Applications" part on my student account shows a blue square indicating that I have a conditional offer but when I click "view requirements" it says my application is complete. Is this normal? What does it say for you folks? 

Haven't received any emails regarding next steps either.

Shows the same thing on Mosaic for me (including "view requirements").

[myboyDACHIE]

Ok sounds good! I was a bit worried lol 

[OumHanie16]

Waitlisted May 16th, Got an offer today + the scholarship. Does anyone know if the classes will be online, in-person or a hybrid kind of setting.