Hire an Intern
High achieving students with work integrated experiences
- Students are rigorously selected with an incoming “A” cohort grade average
- Extensive independent research and business consultation experience in a health sciences start-up company
- Innovative curriculum integrating business presentations and case studies
Flexible hiring options
- Both 4 and 8-month internship terms are available, with the potential for longer durations
- Program support is available every step of the way, from the initial job posting to making offers
Funding opportunities
- $3000 in tax credits may be available and other funding opportunities may be possible
What qualifications do MBDC students have?
Science Science Courses
Inquiry-based research skills including an 8-month independent discovery-based research thesis
Business Business Courses
4-months of applied start-up experience consulting a health sciences company
What roles are MBDC Students prepared for?
Business Development
Project Management
Clinical Trials
Market Access
Marketing and Sales
Operations
Business Analyst
Research & Development
Frequently Asked Questions
The average internship salary is $25/hour | Compensation ranging from $16.55 – $35/hour
Funding opportunities may be available to offset this cost including:
- The Co-operative Education Tax Credit
- Other funding opportunities
- August: Job Postings Begin
- October: Interviews Begin (onsite, virtual, or at McMaster)
- January: Student Placements Begin (4 or 8+ terms)
- May: Student Placements Begin (4+ term)
- September: Cohort is Available for Post Graduate Opportunities
- Email tayloremily@mcmaster.ca or cranej1@mcmaster.ca with your job posting
- The BDC program will send you an application bundle of qualified students in one week or according to your internal timelines
- Contact candidates and conduct interviews either virtually or in-person
- Make an offer to your selected students
WHAT ARE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS SAYING ABOUT THE MBDC INTERNSHIP PROGRAM?
Learn more about the MBDC internship program from our industry partners.
