McMaster University
McMaster University
McMaster University (pronounced: /mækˈmæstər/ or /ˈmækˈmæstər/) is a public research university located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The university bears the name of William McMaster, a prominent Canadian senator and banker who bequeathed his estate to the establishment of a higher learning institution.
Etymology
The name "McMaster" is derived from the surname of Senator William McMaster, who donated substantial funds to the university. The surname itself is of Scottish origin, meaning "son of the master."
History
McMaster University was founded in 1887 under the auspices of the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec. The institution was initially located in Toronto, but moved to its current location in Hamilton in 1930. The university has since grown to become one of Canada's leading research-intensive institutions.
Academics
McMaster University offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines. It is particularly renowned for its medical school, the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, which is known for pioneering the problem-based learning (PBL) approach in medical education.
Related Terms
- Public research university
- Hamilton, Ontario
- Canada
- William McMaster
- Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec
- Toronto
- Academic programs
- Medical school
- Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine
- Problem-based learning
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on McMaster University
- Wikipedia's article - McMaster University
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