For information on current tuition fees*, please visit the McMaster Graduate Fees page.
*Tuition does not cover transportation to and from in-person events (e.g. airfare to/from Hamilton), meals (unless otherwise noted), or additional ancillary fees. Most course materials are provided in digital format. Textbooks will not be required.
Entrance scholarships of $2,500 are available to eligible applicants each academic year. To be considered, applicants must meet all application requirements and accept an offer of admission to the MBI program. Eligible applicants will be entered into a lottery to determine scholarship recipients.
Internal program scholarships are only available to those accepted into the MBI program and payment will be reflected on each recipient’s MBI tuition statement.
MBI Scholarship dedicated to Female Entrepreneurship: $5,000*
MBI Scholarship recognizing Community Engagement in Biomedical Innovation: $5,000*
Heersink School sponsored scholarship recognizing Innovation Excellence: $5,000*
*Award criteria will be disseminated to all accepted students for application under separate cover.
OSAP Students in the MBI program are not eligible for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
Student Line of Credit Most banks offer student lines of credit with increased limits for professional programs. Contact your financial institution to discuss which options are available to you.
Tuition Tax Credit If you are self-funding, tuition fees for the Master of Biomedical Innovation may be tax deductible. For details, please consult the Canada Revenue Agency or your tax professional.
Lifelong Learning Plan You or your spouse may be eligible to make tax-free withdrawals from your RRSPs (up to $20,000 each) under the Canada Revenue Agency’s Lifelong Learning Plan (LLP). Please visit the LLP website for more information.
Learn more about the application process and the academic requirements for admissions.
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