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Western

Medical Sciences

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Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording83–90%Mid to high 80s80–87%Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4UMCV4USBI4USCH4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • two of SBI4U, SCH4U, SPH4U
  • one of MCV4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English, ENG4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • Chemistry, SCH4U
  • Note:
  • +1 more on the program page
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
  • Any two of the following: Biology (min. 70%), Chemistry (min. 70%), or Physics (min. 70%)
  • One of the following: Advanced Functions (min. 70%) or Calculus and Vectors (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published1,000224
What you studyBiological SciencesChemistryHealth InformaticsHuman BiologyBiological SciencesHuman BiologyNutritionOthers in Subjects Related to Medicine
What it isMedical Sciences is a four-year undergraduate program where you study human biology, chemistry, and related sciences to prepare for health professions or medical research. Unlike a general science degree, it focuses specifically on the foundational knowledge needed for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or graduate health programs. The program includes optional co-op work terms, letting you gain hands-on experience in labs, hospitals, or health settings alongside your coursework. It suits students drawn to understanding how the human body works and considering careers in health care or biomedical fields.Kinesiology is the study of human movement, exercise, and how the body works during physical activity. You learn biology, nutrition, and sport science through lab work and courses. The co-op option lets you alternate school terms with paid work in fitness, rehabilitation, or sports settings, giving you real experience alongside your degree.
The door tomajors you reach through itbiochemistrymedical sciencesmicrobiologyneurosciencekinesiology
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceWestern University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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