Dr. Maureen Macdonald

Professor

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Biography

Maureen J. Macdonald is an accomplished professor and respected researcher at McMaster University. She has been a sessional instructor at McMaster since 1998 and has earned an undergraduate honours degree in chemistry from Acadia University, in addition to a Master’s and PhD in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo. Macdonald has held post-doctoral positions at Western University and is known for her expertise in areas including cardiology and circulatory sciences, focusing on cardiovascular disease, as well as exercise physiology. She is also a member of the McMaster Centre for Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Research, and the McMaster Physical Activity Centre of Excellence (PACE). Her academic and research contributions span multiple facets of kinesiology and exercise science, making her a significant figure in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Provost Vice-President, Academic

— Present

McMaster University • Hamilton, ON, Canada

Serves as Provost and Vice-President, overseeing academic governance and development at the university.

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
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