2 programs, side by side

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	Laurier (Brantford) Paramedicine - Virtual Asynchronous OUAC UHL Remove	Western Medical Sciences OUAC ESM Remove
Your average, their wayrequired courses forced in
Published rangetheir exact wording	73–77%“Mid 70s”	83–90%“Mid to high 80s”
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row below	No course codes parsed — see prerequisites	ENG4U MCV4U SBI4U SCH4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it	—	—
Prerequisitesas published	If you completed a 2-year Paramedic diploma: Paramedic diploma from a publicly funded Canadian institution with an overall average admission range: Low 70s 4U English or equivalent at 60% Successfully completed the Advanced-Emergency Medical Care Assistant (A-EMCA) certificate or Canadian equivalent Worked a minimum of 6,700 hours as a land or air paramedic in a Canadian Paramedic Service Organization or Canadian Emergency Medical Service (EMS) as detailed in an employment letter +7 more on the program page	English, ENG4U Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U Biology, SBI4U Chemistry, SCH4U Note: +1 more on the program page
More than marks?supplementary application	Marks only	Marks only
Co-op	No	Available
Degree	—	—
First-year intakewhere published	—	1,000
What you study	Complementary Medicines and Therapies Health Informatics Medical Technology Others in Subjects Related to Medicine	Biological Sciences Chemistry Health Informatics Human Biology
What it is	You study advanced topics in emergency medical care and healthcare technology through online, self-paced courses designed for practising paramedics. This program builds on your paramedic diploma and work experience by introducing complementary therapies, health informatics, and medical technology rather than focusing solely on traditional emergency response skills. It suits experienced paramedics who want to deepen their clinical knowledge and explore broader healthcare applications while continuing to work.	Medical 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.
The door tomajors you reach through it	Applied to directly	biochemistry medical sciences microbiology neuroscience
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average	5 published, 0 with no applicationfrom 75%See them	6 published, 5 with no applicationfrom 85%See them
Source	Wilfrid Laurier University — Brantford on OUInfo	Western University on OUInfo

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