Western University Faculty of Health Sciences

Introduction
Campus Features
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Rankings

Locations
Programs

Introduction

The Faculty Of Health Sciences of Western University offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and online programs designed to help students achieve their academic goals. Ranked among the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide, located in London, Ontario, Canada, Western University is one of the most distinguished research universities in Canada.

Our institution is ranked #114 (QS) in the world in 2024 overall, a top 50 university in the world for graduate employment rate, a U15 member University for Canada, and ranked #8 in the world for Sustainability. With our commitment to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive learning environment in our Faculty, Western Health Sciences welcomes students from all around the world to London/Ontario. Western Health Sciences' most popular Master's programs; Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Advanced Health Care Practice now welcome more international students.

Physical therapy and Occupational therapy being two of the most popular programs in Canada combined with our new and unique online master's programs at Advanced Health Care Practice, give students who want to thrive in Health Care a great variety of Graduate study options to choose from. Apply today to Western Health Sciences graduate programs The Faculty Of Health Sciences of Western University offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and online programs designed to help students achieve their academic goals. Ranked among the top 1% of higher education institutions worldwide, located in London, Ontario, Canada, Western University is one of the most distinguished research universities in Canada.

Mission & Vision

Our Vision

To be a world leader in research and education in health.

Our Mission

Through transformative research and education, we will unleash innovative ideas and opportunities that enable living in health throughout the lifespan.

Campus Features

Campus Safety

The safety of staff, faculty, and students is of the utmost importance to Western. Whether it's Special Constable Service, Fire Safety, the Student Emergency Response Team, or the Western Foot Patrol, Western has services intended to help keep campus a safe place to learn, work, and play.

Clubs & Associations

Western has a wide variety of clubs and associations to belong to. Whether you want to join over 9,500 other students in one of 180 different clubs on campus, or if you're staff or faculty at Western, there is a way for everyone to feel connected.

Diversity

Diversity is one of the keys to Western's success. Over the years, the campus community has created over 60 clubs and student groups and initiated employment policies and services that are designed to help encourage and support Western's rich and inclusive environment. The University is committed to providing culturally sensitive and inclusive services to all students, faculty, and staff while embracing the multiculturalism that defines our campus body.

Family Support

Western prides itself on supporting our campus community members who have families. We are committed to providing accommodations as can be found in the Ontario Human Rights Code. This page outlines several family-specific resources available across campus for individuals who need to attend to their family's needs.

Food & Dining

Western has many places to relax and eat on campus. There are 28 Campus Eateries in 12 different buildings including 22 coffee shops featuring popular national brands of java. Whether you're looking for something quick on your way to class or a formal atmosphere to take a colleague for a business lunch, you'll find quality food services at Western.

Transportation & Parking

Getting around campus is easy but staff, students, faculty, and visitors are always looking for more information on this vital service. From this page, you can get access to campus parking, information about parking permits - and even find out how to pay parking fines if the need arises.

Admissions

In general, this is the information we use to evaluate your application:

Your overall performance in your most recent curriculum
How you do in courses required for your program
Any optional or required supplementary forms
Your level of English language proficiency

How the Process Works

Generally, these are the steps you'll take to apply to Western:

Narrow down your program choices
Submit your application on OUAC
Create your Student Center account
Mark all deadlines on your calendar
Submit grades
Submit supplementary forms
Wait to receive your admission decision

International Baccalaureate Requirements

You'll need:

A complete IB Diploma, including:
- Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay
- Passes in at least six subjects (three at Higher Level)
- A minimum total grade of 27 (including the Extended Essay and TOK)
- No mark less than 4 on any course
- Required courses for your program

How to Apply

Application Access

Access to the Western University Graduate Application requires one of two sets of credentials:

Option 1: Never Applied to Western before?

If you have never applied to Western University before you will require a temporary Western Applicant Account. The temporary Western Applicant Account (login, password) can be created on the initial page of the application. Click on the Create Account button and fill in the required information.

Option 2: Applied to Western previously?

If you have applied to Western previously you were given a Western Student Identity (login, password). You can use an active Western Student Identity to log in to the Student Center and create a new Western University Graduate Application. If you need to re-activate your Western Student Identity please follow the steps outlined on the Student Center homepage.

Admission Requirements

Outlined below are the minimum admission requirements set forth by the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. Please review this information to ensure you are prepared with the knowledge necessary to succeed in your educational pursuits.

Be sure to visit program-specific websites you are interested in applying to as each graduate program may have specific admissions requirements, including higher averages than the minimum.

Master's Programs

Applicants must possess a four-year degree from an accredited university. The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies requires, at least, a 70% average across courses taken in the last two full-time years of the undergraduate degree. Equivalent qualifications may be considered based on the standards of the discipline or profession.

Doctoral Programs

Applicants must possess a Master’s degree or equivalent from a university, college, or institute, and provide evidence of research potential. The School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies requires, at least, a 70% average in the Master’s degree, as determined by the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not English must furnish evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language by a satisfactory* achievement within the last two years in one of the following:

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum acceptable score is 86, with no individual score below 20 for the internet-based version, or 550 for the paper and pencil version, although some programs require a higher minimum score. [Western's TOEFL ID is 0984].
The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS). The minimum acceptable score is 6.5 out of 9. The IELTS is offered in six test centers in the US and three in Canada.
The Duolingo English Test. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 115.
The Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL Assessment). The minimum acceptable score is 60. The CAEL Assessment is offered in several countries throughout the world as well as Canada.
Western English Language Centre. The requirement is successful completion of the High-Advanced level.
Fanshawe College’s ESL Program. The requirement is graduation from Level 10, English for Academic Purposes, with a minimum of 80% in all components.

Programs at Western may require a higher minimum score than those listed above or may not accept all of the above tests or language programs for admission; please contact the graduate program directly for information.

Students who are required to present evidence of proficiency in English must make their own arrangements to write the TOEFL, IELTS, or CAEL and to have the official results sent directly to the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies by the testing agency. Those graduates from Fanshawe College’s ESL Program must provide official proof of graduation.

Scholarships and Funding

Government Loans and Grants

Loans

A loan is financial support you pay back in installments after your studies. Check out these loans if you’re:

Living in Ontario
From another province in Canada
Studying part-time
Going on an exchange
In need of additional support due to disability, childcare, or low family income

Ontario Learn and Stay Grant

You don't need to pay back a grant, as long as you meet conditions. The Ontario Learn and Stay Grant provides funding to Nursing students at Western if they commit to work in the London region for a certain term after graduation. The grant will cover your tuition, textbooks, and other educational costs.

Scholarships are awards for academic or other achievements. For example:

Western’s Admission Scholarship Program – based on your high school average. You’re automatically considered for this.
- Western's Admission Scholarship for Black and Indigenous Students – based on your high school average. You're automatically considered but first, you'll need to self-identify as Black or Indigenous.
National Scholarship Program – for all-around excellence. Receive up to $72,000!
- Five $50,000 James Jenkins President's Entrance Scholarships for Black students.
- One $80,000 Neen Hodgins National Entrance Scholarship for Arts & Humanities students.
Schulich Leader Scholarships – up to $100,000 to study Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) subjects.
Faculty of Arts & Humanities Entrance Scholarships – automatic scholarship of $2,000 or $2,500 depending on your admission average.

Bursaries & Work Study

Bursaries and Work Study programs top-up funding for students in financial need.

Bursary: financial support you don’t pay back, just like a scholarship. Except bursaries are completely based on financial need. You apply for them.

Work Study: not your average part-time job. These are specific part-time jobs on campus that offer flexibility around your studies.

Out-Of-Province Student Admission Bursary

If you're coming to Western from another province, you could get $3,000 to fund your studies. If you're from Québec, you could get a minimum of $4,000. Admission Bursary Application.

Rankings

Western Ranks 114 Out of Nearly 1,500 Universities WorldwideBased on 2024 QS World University Rankings
Western in the top 10 of 1,705 universities in global sustainability rankings
Western recognized as one of the world’s top 20 universities in new global sustainability rankings
Western serves up sustainability in residence
Western moves up in QS World University Rankings