New health sciences course focuses on infectious diseases like COVID-19
Hartley Jafine, left, and Padman Jayaratne are instructors of a new Bachelor of Health Sciences course called Emerging Infectious Diseases. “This article was first published on the Faculty of Health Sciences website Read the original article.” June 8, 2020 PROGRAM UPDATES McMaster University’s Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) program is teaching students about COVID-19 with a new […]
A Message from Assistant Dean Stacey Ritz on Racism and Anti-Racism in BHSc
Hello to everyone in the BHSc Community and beyond: I know we have our BHSc Q&A scheduled for students on Friday, but in light of current events I felt I needed to reach out to all of you before then. We need to talk about racism. First, I want to express my care and concern […]
Dancing to support COVID-19 research
Natasha Verhoeff at her family’s home in Toronto “This article was first published on Daily News. Read the original article.” BY LISE DIEBEL MAY 26, 2020 Keep busy, promote health and wellness, and help COVID-19 research – all during a pandemic? Health sciences student Natasha Verhoeff managed to find a way to do all three when she […]
Congratulations BHSc (Honours) Class of 2020! Meet the Health Sciences valedictorian
“This article was first published on Daily News. Read the original article.” MAY 21, 2020 If you could have any superpower what would it be? What is your definition of success? Meet Akachukwu Nwakoby, the valedictorian for the Faculty of Health Sciences. 1. Name Akachukwu Nwakoby 2. Hometown Mississauga, Ontario 3. What is the degree and subject you […]
Arkells surprise McMaster grad with front-lawn serenade
Max Kerman (front) and Mike DeAngelis suprised BHSc grad Ava Harrison (on porch) with an acoustic rendition of “Years in the Making” last week. “This article was first published on Daily News. Read the original article.” BY SARA LAUX APRIL 27, 2020 I’ve got the scars to show it didn’t come for free It’s been years in […]
McMaster (BHSc) grad knows life is what you bake of it
This article was first published on Daily News. Read the original article. BY SARAH JANES APRIL 17, 2020 574 SHARES On March 22, Katarina Poletto, business owner of Dolled Up Desserts, challenged her followers to join her in baking vegan aquafaba meringue cookies. Every two weeks customers can join a bake-along of their choosing from a schedule […]
HealthSci Marauder Scholars Recognized
BHSc Students Alissa Zhang and Christian Cossidente were recognized with the OUA Community Service Awards for Women’s Rugby and Men’s Soccer. BHSc student athletes were among a record number of McMaster students recognized as “Marauder Scholars” at the 23rd Annual Marauder Scholar Breakfast at the end of November. The Marauder Scholar award is given to […]
