Mohawk/McMaster Admission?

momc · Oct 30, 2010

hi all! i'm new here, i've been lurking for a few days, but this is my first post. i have a question. i've just confirmed my offer of admission to mohawk college's pre-health program (beginning january 2011.) i didn't complete high school, so this is my only route to gaining admission into the mohawk/mcmaster bscn program.

i'm just wondering if anyone has an idea of the level of difficulty i'm going to have gaining entry to the bscn program? i'm planning on taking a high school chemistry course to brush up as well. does anyone know how many mature applicants mohawk accepts from their pre-health program, and what the average grades they want to see are? they mention 75% on their website, but i'm sure with such a competitive program it is higher than that.

is there anyone on this site who has entered the program from pre-health? do you have any advice for me? sorry for so many questions, it's just i really want this!! i've wanted to be a nurse for a long, long time!

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hi!,

i am a graduate of the pre-health science program, and gained entry into the mohawk-mcmaster bscn program! personally, it was not as difficult to achieve a high average. my overall average was 89%, and i was on the deans honour roll for both semesters. that aside, the average changes for entry into the bscn program every year based upon the number of students who apply. but typically there are only 60-65 seats available to mohawk prehealth students, and with the actual number of pre-health students the average sometimes exceeds 75%. that being said, the program coordinator ********, is an excellent person to address these questions. another great person is ***** the admissions officer of the bscn program at momac. i graduated the prehealth in april 2010, and there was great competition to get it, and not many people got into the program. it seems the program is becoming very popular and as a result the admission average starts at 75%. again, it depends on the number of people applying to the program.

i honestly think the prehealth program has many great instructors and the whole college has been renovated over the past year! the atmosphere is very competitive as you will have friends applying to the same program! the pressure is really on once you start. good luck! and here are the numbers for people you should contact about averages and such:

good luck! and contact me if you have any additional questions about the program!

SM1031 · Nov 11, 2010

Hi caitking,

I'm looking to take the Pre health program offered at Durham (hopefully) and are just curious because I'm kind of in the same boat as you. I didn't complete highschool, faed my grade 12 English (I was not focused in school whatsoever) and hadn't taken math past grade 10 as that how it was when I was in HS. Anyways, my question is, you said you got accepted to Mohawk, did you require to have the math and English credits? If so, what was the minimum average? Thanks for your help!!

ontnursec · Nov 14, 2010

I did have to complete those credits (math and english) I did them through the ILC (independent learning center)

The math was hard, I ended up with 81% on that, but english was pretty easy, I got 94%. I got into Pre-health with those courses and I'm hoping to complete that and get into the momac program come sept 2011.

Good luck to you!

ETA: I think they want to see at least 75% on pre-reqs, but I'm not positive.

SM1031 · Nov 14, 2010

That's what I'm doing right now too! English so far Ive gotten 89% and math I have just started and yes it's hard lol. Thanks so much! Happy studies :-)

ontnursec · Nov 14, 2010

Good luck! The math gets easier! The first unit is exponents and it's the toughest. The three units after (personal finance especially) are alot easier! Try to tough it out! Which school are you hoping to attend for the BScN?

SM1031 · Nov 15, 2010

I'm hoping to get into UOIT because it is the closest for me to travel. I do hear that McMaster is great though so that's why your post had caught my attn :-). I have time still as I'm applying for the prehealth for Sept 2011 at Durham. I was counting on entry for this coming January but haven't completed my corespondance on time, life just got too busy but I now know my priority :-)

poko, BSN, RN · Jun 1, 2011

Hi all, two things:

1. I was looking into this pre-health program at Mohawk too, but for the purposes of gaining entry to an RPN program. How many students in the pre-health program are there with the intent of entering RPN vs RN vs other health programs? In your opinion is the content in the pre-health program appropriate for an RPN program? I get the impression that the content of the courses is designed to prepare one for the RN program at Mac, and therefore I would think that the content is much more difficult. I'm a bit nervous-. I am also one who didn't do sciences in high school or very well in math. My highest math course was grade 11 advanced (in the old curriculum) and I failed the first time around. Second time around I got 75% only and was scared for life from math ever since!

Thought #2:

Anyone have thoughts on Pre-Health versus taking courses through ILC (chem and bio)? Does attending pre-health make college level nursing much easier? I'm also trying to decide whether it's worth attending college for the prereqs and paying hefty tuition versus taking 2 courses @ 40 dollars each through ILC. I'm willing to pay if it will help substantially in the end.

Any advice from you lovely folks will really help me out!

OH... maybe a 3rd thought: does anyone have any experiences in getting any of the courses exempted due to prior education? I attended McMaster for an arts degree (2006) so my hope would be to get exempted from the general education and/or english courses.

Thanks so much everyone!

ruralgirl08 · Jun 1, 2011

Hi all, two things:
1. I was looking into this pre-health program at Mohawk too, but for the purposes of gaining entry to an RPN program. How many students in the pre-health program are there with the intent of entering RPN vs RN vs other health programs? In your opinion is the content in the pre-health program appropriate for an RPN program? I get the impression that the content of the courses is designed to prepare one for the RN program at Mac, and therefore I would think that the content is much more difficult. I'm a bit nervous-. I am also one who didn't do sciences in high school or very well in math. My highest math course was grade 11 advanced (in the old curriculum) and I failed the first time around. Second time around I got 75% only and was scared for life from math ever since!
Thought #2:
Anyone have thoughts on Pre-Health versus taking courses through ILC (chem and bio)? Does attending pre-health make college level nursing much easier? I'm also trying to decide whether it's worth attending college for the prereqs and paying hefty tuition versus taking 2 courses @ 40 dollars each through ILC. I'm willing to pay if it will help substantially in the end.
Any advice from you lovely folks will really help me out!
OH... maybe a 3rd thought: does anyone have any experiences in getting any of the courses exempted due to prior education? I attended McMaster for an arts degree (2006) so my hope would be to get exempted from the general education and/or english courses.
Thanks so much everyone!

Hi,

I took Pre-Nursing back when it first began, and then took the BScN route. I found at that time, it felt right taking this approach for me, as I was really ready to start post secondary that year (I was 21), and didn't want to wait another year to get 2 more OAC credits for direct admission. But I could have saved myself from owing $7500 of student loan for that year (tuition + living $$), by not taking it. I did get alot out of it though, the Anatomy/Physiology course was very helpful in preparing me for the Anatomy course in the BScN program, plus I did really well. I got a scholarship out of it:)

If you only need 2 courses for direct admission, and your other marks are pretty decent, I personally would save that money for your nursing tuition instead. I think your previous university studies will give you a leg up in getting in anyway, and (you should get exempt from some electives.) If you are doing the RPN route and it is 2.5 yrs, have you looked into an accelerated BScN program that can be less then 2 yrs? (Since you already have some university under your belt, you may be able to apply it to this program.) Having a BScN can open more doors in the nursing world, if you are interested. Just my 2 cents.

ontnursec · Jun 1, 2011

Hi all, two things:
1. I was looking into this pre-health program at Mohawk too, but for the purposes of gaining entry to an RPN program. How many students in the pre-health program are there with the intent of entering RPN vs RN vs other health programs? In your opinion is the content in the pre-health program appropriate for an RPN program? I get the impression that the content of the courses is designed to prepare one for the RN program at Mac, and therefore I would think that the content is much more difficult. I'm a bit nervous-. I am also one who didn't do sciences in high school or very well in math. My highest math course was grade 11 advanced (in the old curriculum) and I failed the first time around. Second time around I got 75% only and was scared for life from math ever since!
Thought #2:
Anyone have thoughts on Pre-Health versus taking courses through ILC (chem and bio)? Does attending pre-health make college level nursing much easier? I'm also trying to decide whether it's worth attending college for the prereqs and paying hefty tuition versus taking 2 courses @ 40 dollars each through ILC. I'm willing to pay if it will help substantially in the end.
Any advice from you lovely folks will really help me out!
OH... maybe a 3rd thought: does anyone have any experiences in getting any of the courses exempted due to prior education? I attended McMaster for an arts degree (2006) so my hope would be to get exempted from the general education and/or english courses.
Thanks so much everyone!

Hi! I just finished semester one of pre-health, and I got into the BScN program for september! My average was 95.5. The program was tough, but I definitely recommend it for anybody who has been out of school for a while and wants to get into nursing. To answer your questions:

1. Yes there were quite a few in my class trying to get into RPN. One girl got accepted with an 86 average into RPN. There is also a test required called HOWE (don't quote me it might be some other variation of those letters) for RPN, and they take 50% of your mark from that test and 50% from your pre-health average when considering you for the program.

2. I would suggest taking pre-health vs. taking upgrading courses. The compeition for RPN straight from highschool is extremely fierce. If your all around highschool average wasn't too high, I really suggest pre-health. You will get a fair chance of gaining entry.

3. I'm not sure if you would be exempted, I believe when taking pre-health you must take all of the 6 courses per semester, but I'd ask the addmissions advisor.

Good luck!

BosRMT · Jun 7, 2011

I just got accepted into Humber's General arts and science (their Pre-health) and really excited/ nervous about it!

MicoMiguel · Jul 15, 2011

Hi! I just finished semester one of pre-health, and I got into the BScN program for september! My average was 95.5. The program was tough, but I definitely recommend it for anybody who has been out of school for a while and wants to get into nursing. To answer your questions:
1. Yes there were quite a few in my class trying to get into RPN. One girl got accepted with an 86 average into RPN. There is also a test required called HOWE (don't quote me it might be some other variation of those letters) for RPN, and they take 50% of your mark from that test and 50% from your pre-health average when considering you for the program.
2. I would suggest taking pre-health vs. taking upgrading courses. The compeition for RPN straight from highschool is extremely fierce. If your all around highschool average wasn't too high, I really suggest pre-health. You will get a fair chance of gaining entry.
3. I'm not sure if you would be exempted, I believe when taking pre-health you must take all of the 6 courses per semester, but I'd ask the addmissions advisor.
Good luck!

I was wondering, you finished with an average of 95.5. How were you able to achieve that and get into Mcmaster? I need advice but the question sounds stupid I know. So after first semester you appled for BScN in Mcmaster? That is my plan as well, after Pre-Health Sciences got to McMaster BScN. Is that Possible?