- All co-op programs start in year 3, meaning students have completed at least 5 academic semesters before their first work term.
- Students apply to enter co-op in the second semester of year 2, after completing an 8-week career course, “Skills for Career Success in Science”, which is open to all science students.
- In year 3, all co-op students \also complete another 8-week professionalism course, “Advanced Job Search Skills for Science Co-op Students”, before their first work term.
Table: Work-Study Sequence, By Co-Op Program:
Co-op programs: Actuarial & Financial Mathematics, Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, Sustainable Chemistry, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Geography & Environmental Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Medical Physics, Molecular Biology & Genetics and Physics
| Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Year | Academic Term | Work Term | Work Term |
| Fourth Year | Academic Term | Academic Term | Work Term |
| Fifth Year | Work Term | Academic Term |
Co-op program: Biology & Pharmacology
| Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Third Year | Academic Term | Academic Term | Work Term |
| Fourth Year | Work Term | Academic Term | Work Term |
| Fifth Year | Senior Thesis | Academic Term | N/A |
Co-op Recruitment Cycle:
| Cycle | Co-op Position Starts | Student Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Winter | January | 4 or 8 months |
| Spring | May | 4 or 8 months |
| Fall | September | 4 months |
Recruitment Dates:
For more information, or to post your position please contact hiresci@mcmaster.ca