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Western

Health Sciences

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Published rangetheir exact wording87–93%High 80s to low 90s82–85%82-85%
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4UENG4UMHF4USBI4USCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
  • one of MCV4U, MDM4U, MHF4U
Prerequisitesas published
  • English, ENG4U
  • Biology, SBI4U
  • One of:
  • Advanced Functions, MHF4U
  • Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U
  • +3 more on the program page
  • English (ENG4U)
  • Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
  • Biology (SBI4U)
  • Chemistry (SCH4U)
  • 2 best 4U/M courses
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyYes
  • Application deadline: March 1.
  • Supplementary application deadline: March 5.
  • Alternative Offers
Usually closes before January 15
Co-opAvailableNo
Degree
First-year intakewhere published430110
What you studyHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial PolicyArtificial IntelligenceBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsNursing
What it isHealth Sciences is a broad program combining study of how health systems work, the use of technology and data in healthcare, and social policy that shapes health outcomes. It differs from biology or medicine by focusing on the bigger picture of health delivery and policy rather than pure life sciences or direct clinical training. It suits students interested in healthcare careers beyond clinical practice, like health administration, public health, or health technology roles.This program trains you to become a registered nurse with the additional legal right to prescribe certain medications. Unlike a standard nursing degree, it includes specialized coursework in pharmacology and clinical decision-making that prepares you to diagnose and treat independently in specific practice settings. It suits people who want hands-on patient care combined with expanded clinical authority and the ability to manage medication decisions.
The door tomajors you reach through ithealth sciencesnursing
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them16 published, 9 with no applicationfrom 75%See them
SourceWestern University on OUInfoCarleton University on OUInfo

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