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McMaster University

Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway

McMaster University

Overview

50%

Acceptance Rate?Estimated from application and admission figures in Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.

85%

Competitive Average?Based on 23 user submissions.

23

Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.

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100+

Estimated Enrollment?Approximate annual intake for this program, based on official university publications and CUDO reports.

Hamilton, ON

The competitive admission average for Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway at McMaster University is approximately 85% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 50%. Based on 23 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 91.4% (minimum on record: 85%), students currently in the applicant pool show a median of 87%. The program is located in Hamilton, ON. It enrolls approximately 100 students annually.

Offer Timing

22 student-reported offers across 3 admissions cycles

Feb 25 – May 1Middle 50% of offers
Feb 27Half out by
half out
FebMarAprMay

In a typical year, half of all offers were out by Feb 27, and the busiest stretch was Feb 22 – Feb 28.

Pooled from 22 offers students reported for the 2023–24, 2024–25 and 2025–26 cycles, grouped by where each date falls in the admissions year rather than by calendar year. Individual reports run from Feb 25 to May 6. Release dates shift year to year — treat this as a guide, not a schedule.

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Prerequisites

ENG4URequired
MHF4URequired
MCV4URequired
SCH4URequired
SPH4URequired

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the competitive average for Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway at McMaster University?

The competitive admission average for Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway at McMaster University is approximately 85%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.

What average do you need to get into Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway at McMaster University?

Admitted students to Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway at McMaster University typically present averages around 85%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 91.4%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.

Is Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway at McMaster University hard to get into?

Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway at McMaster University is considered competitive, with a competitive average near 85% and an acceptance rate of about 50%.

What is the acceptance rate for Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway?

The acceptance rate for Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway at McMaster University is approximately 50%.

What are the prerequisites for Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway?

Prerequisites for Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway include: ENG4U, MHF4U, MCV4U, SCH4U, SPH4U.

How many students are enrolled in Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway?

Chemical & Physical Sciences Gateway at McMaster University enrolls approximately 100 students per year.