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WESTERN
UNIVERSITY
U N D E R G R A D U AT E V I E W B O O K 2 0 2 1
welcome.uwo.ca
Thrive at
Western
When you become a Western Mustang, you will be
supported academically and socially so you can
thrive inside and outside the classroom.
Our faculty, staff and students all come together to
create a community where you feel like you belong –
in person and online.
We offer support, services and unique opportunities
for you to grow academically, personally and
professionally. From wellness and well-being to
recreation, leadership and learning; we've got
you covered.
Why Western?
All of our undergraduate programs have opportunities
for you to take your studies to the next level. During
your time at Western you will have the opportunity to
partcipate in:
• Co-op / Internship
• Combined Degrees with professional schools
(i.e., the Ivey Business School and Western Law)
• Certificates and Diplomas
• Community Engaged Learning
• Fieldwork
• Job Shadow
• International Opportunities
• Research Opportunities
• Western Entrepreneurship
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MORE 3M NATIONAL
ONE OF CANADA’S TOP 10 SAFE AND
TEACHING FELLOWS
RESEARCH-INTENSIVE BEAUTIFUL
THAN ANY UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITIES CAMPUS
IN ONTARIO
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The Modular Degree Structure – How does it work?
Modules can be combined in the three different types of degrees offered, as shown in the chart. For example, if you are
planning to complete a four-year Honours Bachelor Degree, you can do an Honours Specialization in Health Sciences
and a Major in Film Studies or a Major in Biochemistry and a Major in Mathematics. There are thousands of possible
combinations at Western!
1. An Honours Specialization Module is comprised of 9.0 or 3. A Major Module is comprised of 6.0–7.0 credits and is
more credits and is available only in an Honours Bachelor available in all three degree types.
Degree (4 year). 4. A Minor Module is comprised of 4.0–5.0 credits and is
2. A Specialization Module is comprised of 9.0 or more available in all three degree types.
credits and is available only in the Bachelor Degree (4 year).
DEGREE TYPE AVAILABLE MODULE COMBINATIONS
The Honours Bachelor Degree (4 year) onours Specialization
H
Honours Specialization – Major
15.0 credits Honours Specialization – Minor
after first year Major – Major
Specialization
Academic Programs
Specialization – Major
The Bachelor Degree (4 year) Specialization – Minor
Let’s talk programs. 15.0 credits
after first year
Major – Major
Major
Major – Minor
Major – Minor – Minor
The Bachelor Degree (3 year) ajor
M
You have choices. 10.0 credits
after first year
Major – Minor
Minor – Minor
Explore as much as possible.
Arts & Humanities, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Science, Social Science and
Media, Information & Technoculture Kick your academic experience up a notch.
During first year, your courses will be a combination of prerequisites for the program you want and the electives you choose.
Scholar’s Electives | scholarselectives.uwo.ca
You can take electives from almost any faculty. At the end of your first year, choose the program you want to study.
Do you want to do research at the undergraduate level? Do you want to pursue higher education at the postgraduate/
Engineering, Medical Sciences, Music and Nursing professional level? If yes, apply!
You will focus primarily on your field. Though most of your first-year courses will be predetermined, you still have an
opportunity to explore within your field throughout the duration of your program and specialize further after your first year.
Western Scholars | westernscholars.uwo.ca
Together with other outstanding students, you will learn and grow as global citizens in an engaging, enriching and
You have flexibility. inspiring environment. No application necessary, but you do need a 90 per cent average.
Specialize in one area or combine your two passions. School for Advanced Studies in the Arts & Humanities (SASAH) | uwo.ca/arts/sasah
Western’s modular degree structure gives you flexibility with your degree. In many cases, you can combine programs from
Study humanities at the next level, including learning a second language, hands-on experiences, digital engagement and
different faculties, schools or departments; or you can focus on a specific subject in greater depth.
international travel. Visit the SASAH website to learn how to apply.
A module is a collection of courses in an area of study. The courses are defined by a Faculty or Affiliated University College.
The more courses in a module, the higher the level of specialization.
Western Integrated Science (WISc) | uwo.ca/sci/WISc/program
Our world’s challenges are broad. Learn how to tackle climate change, world hunger, alternative energy or another
Looking for an academic challenge? global challenge from multiple scientific disciplines. Visit the WISc website to learn how to apply.
Graduate with two degrees at the same time.
Concurrent Degrees: Study two major modules at the same time, like Applied Math and Engineering or Kinesiology Professional second-entry programs | welcome.uwo.ca/secondentry
and Music. Talk with your academic counsellor in first year to explore your options and create a plan. At Western, we offer second-entry undergraduate programs in business, dentistry, education, law and medicine. These
Combined Degrees: Combine your degree with one of Western’s professional Faculties, like the Ivey Business School, programs require a minimum of two to four years of university study prior to admission. The length of the programs will
Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry or Western Law. also vary from two to four years. Read more about these programs on pages 30-31.
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WHAT DO YOU WANT TO STUDY?
It’s your choice. Make the Western Experience your own.
FACULTY OF ARTS & HUMANITIES FACULTY OF SCIENCE
Actuarial Science† Data Science† Integrated Science with Neuroscience†
Advanced Chemistry* Ecosystem Health Chemistry Physics†
Art History English Language and Greek and Roman Photography* Advanced Physics* Environmental Geoscience*† Integrated Science with Physics of Materials*
Art History and Museum Literature† Archaeology* Popular Literature and Animal Behaviour† Environmental Geoscience Computer Science Planetary Science and
Studies† Ethics* Greek and Roman History* Cultural Studies* Applications of Computer Program for Professional Integrated Science with Space Exploration*
Art History and Studio Arts† Feminist, Queer and Critical Greek* Sexuality Studies Science* Registration† Earth Sciences Scientific Computing and
Arts and Humanities Race Theory* Intercultural Spanish Applied Financial Modelling* Environmental Science† Integrated Science with Numerical Methods
(SASAH) Film Studies† Communications Spanish Language and Applied Mathematical Financial Modelling† Environmental Science Software Engineering*
Classical Studies† French Studies† (Arabic/Japanese)* Hispanic Cultures† Methods Game Development* Integrated Science with Statistics†
Comparative Literature and General Cinema Studies* Italian Language and Culture Studio Arts† Applied Mathematics† Genetics† Genetics Synthetic Biology†
Culture* General English* Latin* Theatre Studies Applied Statistics Genetics and Biochemistry† Integrated Science with Theoretical Computer
Creative Writing and English German Language and Linguistics† Visual Arts Astrophysics† Geology† Mathematics Science*
Language and Literature† Culture Medieval Studies Women’s Studies† Biochemistry and Chemistry† Geology and Biology† Integrated Science with Theoretical Physics
Creative Writing* Global Gender Studies† Museum and Curatorial Writing Studies* Biodiversity and Geology Program for Physics
Digital Humanities* Greek and Latin Literature* Studies Conservation† Professional Registration† Materials Science† FOODS AND NUTRITION
Digital Spanish* Greek and Latin* Philosophy† Bioinformatics Geophysics Program for Mathematical and Numerical Food Science and
English for Teachers* Philosophy of Science* Biology Professional Registration† Methods* Technology**
Chemistry† High Performance Mathematical and Statistical Nutrition and Dietetics**
Computer Algebra* Computing* Sciences† *Available as a minor only; cannot be completed
as a degree alone. **Programs and modules in
*Available as a minor only; cannot be completed as a degree alone. Computer Hardware Design* Information Systems† Mathematics† Foods and Nutrition are offered through Brescia
Computer Science† Integrated Science with Mathematics in Society† University College in collaboration with the Faculty
of Science. Female students only are welcome
Conceptual Astronomy* Biology Medical Physics to apply to Brescia University College while both
male and female students are welcome to apply to
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING FACULTY OF HEALTH Main Campus. These modules lead to BSc degrees.
Biomedical Engineering^ Electrical Engineering†˜
SCIENCES BACHELOR OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (BMSc)
HEALTH SCIENCES NURSING
Chemical Engineering†˜ Integrated Engineering†˜
Health Sciences† Western-Fanshawe Biochemistry† Chemical Biology Medical Biophysics with the Microbiology and Immunology
Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering†˜ Health and Aging Collaborative BScN Biochemistry and Cancer Computational Biochemistry following concentrations: with Pathology
Biochemical and Health Sciences with Compressed Time Frame Biology Epidemiology and Biological Sciences Neuroscience (leads to BSc degree)
Environmental Engineering Mechatronic Systems Biology (CTF) BScN Biochemistry and Cell Biostatistics Clinical Physics One Health
Engineering†˜ Health Promotion Biology Interdisciplinary Medical Medical Sciences Pathology
Civil Engineering†˜
Software Engineering†˜ Rehabilitation Sciences Biochemistry and Pathology Sciences† Physical Science Pharmacology
Environmental Engineering of Human Disease Medical Biophysics and Medical Cell Biology Physiology
Structural Engineering KINESIOLOGY Biochemistry of Infection and Biochemistry Microbiology and Physiology and Pharmacology
Environmental Engineering Kinesiology (BA and BSc) Immunity Immunology
with International Clinical Kinesiology (BA)
Development Sport Management† (BA)
Structural Engineering with
International Development FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE
American Cultural Studies Geographic Information Politics, Philosophy and
DAN DEPARTMENT
ˆMust be combined with Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic Systems Engineering.
American Studies Science (BA and BSc) Economics – Politics and
OF MANAGEMENT &
DON WRIGHT FACULTY Anthropology Geography (BA and BSc)† Philosophy Concentration†
ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES
FACULTY OF OF MUSIC Archaeology and Biological
Anthropology
Geography and Commercial
Aviation Management
Politics, Philosophy and
Economics – Economics
Accounting
Commercial Aviation
Composition (BMus Honours) Music Research Criminology Global Economics Concentration† Management (CAM)
INFORMATION & Dance (BA – Minor Only) (BMus Honours) DAN Management Global Gender Studies Psychology (BA and BSc)† Consumer Behavior
MEDIA STUDIES (FIMS) General (BMus and
BMus Honours†)
Performance – Orchestral
Instrument (BMus Honours)
Democratic Governance
Developmental Cognitive
Global Justice
History
Public History*
Refugee and Migrant Studies*
Finance
Human Resource
Media, Information & Technoculture (MIT)† Music† (BA – Major or Performance – Piano Neuroscience (BSc) Indigenous Studies Sexuality Studies Management
Media & the Public Interest (MPI) Honours Specialization) (BMus Honours) Economics† International Relations† Sociocultural Anthropology Management and Legal
Music (BA – Minor) Performance – Voice Environment and Culture* Jewish Studies Sociology Studies
Music Administrative Studies (BMus Honours) Environment and Health Linguistics Transitional Justice and Post-
(BA) Popular Music Studies (BA) Feminist, Queer and Critical Linguistic Anthropology Conflict Reconstruction*
Music Education Western-Fanshawe Race Theory* Middle East Studies Urban Development†
(BMus Honours) Collaborative Music Financial Economics Physical Geography Women’s Studies**
Recording Arts (BMus – MIA) Political Science†
*Available as a minor only. Cannot be completed alone as a degree. **Housed in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities.
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Arts & Humanities
uwo.ca/arts | arts@uwo.ca | 519.661.3043
STUDY WHAT YOU LOVE
CLASSICAL STUDIES
ENGLISH AND WRITING STUDIES
FILM STUDIES
FRENCH STUDIES
GENDER, SEXUALITY AND WOMEN’S STUDIES
LANGUAGES AND CULTURES
LINGUISTICS
Arts & Humanities
PHILOSOPHY
SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES IN
THE ARTS & HUMANITIES
VISUAL ARTS
See complete list of programs on page 6
Let your creativity flow è
As an Arts student at Western you can be part of Canada’s only undergraduate
Major in Museum and Curatorial Studies. This unique hands-on program prepares
you for careers in the cultural sector with equal emphasis placed on front-of-house
(curation) and behind-the-scenes (collections management, arts administration).
Classes taught by our award-winning faculty are complemented by field trips to
museums, galleries, heritage sites, and by major curatorial projects led by students.
Natalie Scola (right) and Asleysha Ramasamy (left) are seen here discussing works
of art in Western’s Artlab Gallery.
Study cool courses with engaging professors Graduate career ready
English and Writing Studies professor, Kim Solga, admits she is “kind of a weirdo” Meet Adam! In third year, Adam completed an internship
when it comes to her teaching. Professor Solga teaches some cool courses, including at Westland Gallery, a commercial gallery in London, Ont.
our third-year Destination Theatre course, in unique and different ways. “There are He learned how to curate, install and archive art. This
lots of ways to make lectures more dynamic. But I’m a fan of turning the tables and experience has led Adam to a career path he didn’t expect.
asking the students to participate in the learning process. My students are actively Learn more about Adam’s experience at Western and
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learning. I’m actively learning. We’re all co-creating knowledge together.” beyond: welcome.uwo.ca/experience
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Engineering
eng.uwo.ca | futurewe@uwo.ca | 519.661.2130
STUDY WHAT YOU LOVE
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
CIVIL ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
INTEGRATED ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS ENGINEERING
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Engineering
See complete list of program options on page 6
Construct your future è
For Lauren Lake (BESc’13), becoming
a business owner wasn’t something she
envisioned until the distant future, but
in 2014, only a year after graduation,
she and her business partner launched
their technology start-up, Bridgit.
This construction management
tool is used by leading general
contractors across North America.
New experiential learning course is brewing Look at things in a different way
in Western Engineering Meet Shoshauna! She has been learning about chemical
Starting this September, professor Lauren Briens will provide engineering in the labs and classrooms at Western. She
students with a double-double learning experience through has also travelled to France to experience the industrial
‘Engineering Coffee’, a new course that demonstrates chemical side of engineering and now sees the world in a different
engineering using coffee as a teaching tool. Learning will take place J
way. Learn more about Shoshauna’s experience at
in the lab and in a café — combining the chemical engineering Western and beyond: welcome.uwo.ca/experience
process of a good brew with the business side of engineering.
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Health Sciences
uwo.ca/fhs/shs | shsinfo@uwo.ca | 519.661.4119
STUDY WHAT YOU LOVE
HEALTH SCIENCES
HEALTH AND AGING
HEALTH SCIENCES WITH BIOLOGY
HEALTH PROMOTION
REHABILITATION SCIENCES
Health Sciences
Study In Extraordinary
Facilities è
Benefit from state-of-the-art technology
in Health Sciences facilities such as the
3D Anatatorium. This virtual reality
theatre – which was the first of its kind
in Canada – allows you to explore the
human body using 3D MRI images.
Learn from award-winning faculty Focus on kindness
Health Studies professor Aleksandra Zecevic defines teaching as the business of Meet Katie! During her independent study as a Health
changing lives. “In my classrooms, I don’t stand and teach, I don’t deliver the content. Promotion student, Katie worked on a kindness project
I challenge students to learn the content and teach each other. My classrooms are a investigating the mental health of undergraduate students
collaborative teaching effort. I challenge my students to participate in all aspects of using kindness as an intervention. It taught her to take risks,
what I, as a teacher, am to do. They teach each other and we learn together.” With this ask questions, and learn from her mistakes. Learn more
innovative and interactive approach to teaching it is no surprise Professor Zecevic about Katie’s experience at Western:
was named a 2020 3M National Teaching Fellow, the top national award for teaching welcome.uwo.ca/experience
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leadership at the postsecondary level.
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Kinesiology
uwo.ca/fhs/kin | kinug@uwo.ca | 519.661.3092
STUDY WHAT YOU LOVE
KINESIOLOGY (BA AND BSc)
CLINICAL KINESIOLOGY (BA)
SPORT MANAGEMENT (BA)
Help keep the
Western Mustangs
game-ready
Kinesiology
Complete a practicum course
in fourth year to enhance your
learning and gain practical
experience. Typical placements
are in the areas of senior or
youth exercise and fitness,
coaching, sport psychology, fitness
assessment, fitness and education,
strength and conditioning,
allied health in physiotherapy,
occupational therapy or
chiropractic, ergonomics, and
senior or athlete rehabilitation.
You could even work with the
Western Mustangs!
Study with industry experts Gain hands-on experience
Angela Schneider, Director of Western’s International Centre for Olympic Studies, Meet Jennifer! She is taking full advantage of the opportunity to learn
recently spoke to CBC’s Cost of Living to discuss the financial impact the delay of from physiotherapists at Fowler Kennedy. As a student in the Athletic
the Olympic Games is having on the athletes who are chasing the Olympic dream. Injury Program, Jennifer has an open door to Fowler to shadow the
As a Kinesiology student, you will have the opportunity to work with experts like J
physiotherapists and ask them questions. Experiences likes this are
Angela in the International Centre for Olympic Studies as well as professionals preparing Jennifer to succeed in any field she wants. Learn more about
in Fowler Kennedy (a leading centre for sport and exercise medicine), and the Jennifer’s experience at Western: welcome.uwo.ca/experience
Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging.
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Nursing
uwo.ca/fhs/nursing | nurse@uwo.ca | 519.661.3395
STUDY WHAT YOU LOVE
WESTERN-FANSHAWE COLLABORATIVE BScN
Admission to this four-year Bachelor of Science in
Nursing Degree (BScN) program is based on secondary
school prerequisites (or equivalents). This program is
offered at both Western and Fanshawe College, with
the same curriculum taught at each site.
Western Site
Students study at Western University for all four
years of the program.
Fanshawe Site
Students study at Fanshawe College for the first
two years before moving to Western for years
three and four.
COMPRESSED TIME FRAME (CTF) BScN
Offered at Western only, the 19-month CTF program
is designed for students who already hold a university
Nursing
degree or have completed at least two years of
university study.
Develop clinical skills
and confidence è
Western has two simulated clinical
suites that utilize advanced technology
and provide an immersive learning
experience to help you work through
detailed patient-care scenarios and
develop your skills before embarking
on your first practical placement.
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Options for your future Work together for success
Enter the workforce immediately after graduation, Meet Rachael! She loves studying at Western because of
further your education with a graduate degree or the community. She appreciates the great interaction with
advocate for health and wellness in other ways. faculty members in the simulation labs that set you up
16 Our academic counsellors are available to assist for your practicum in the hospital. This hands-on learning
you with questions related to your work inside and helped build Rachael’s confidence before starting her
outside the classroom. hospital placement. Learn more about Rachael’s experience
at Western: welcome.uwo.ca/experience
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Information &
Media Studies
fims.uwo.ca | fims@uwo.ca | 519.661.3542
STUDY WHAT YOU LOVE
MEDIA, INFORMATION & TECHNOCULTURE
Information & Media Studies
MEDIA & THE PUBLIC INTEREST
Entertain many options
for your future
è
Courses in our Information & Media
Studies program teach you how to
research, analyze, and critique the
media you see. Our program prepares
you for a variety of career options in
media and beyond.
Lia Karidas, BA (Hons)’10 (MIT),
MA’12 (Popular Music and Culture) has
applied what she has learned in FIMS
and has taken the live entertainment
industry by storm. She has worked in
fundraising, event coordination, project
management and marketing; including
roles such as the Senior Marketing
Coordinator for Cirque du Soleil
Entertainment Group.
Follow your dreams Create the best student experience
Heading into university, Serena Mendizabal (a recent Media, Information & Meet Spencer! He’s a FIMS student with a passion for music and
Technoculture and Indigenous Studies graduate) had big dreams. First it media. He enjoys the full range of topics he gets to study within FIMS
was becoming a teacher, then a photographer. Now Serena is on a different including business, marketing and advertising while applying his
path. After completing an Indigenous media course (which led her into creative output in production fields such as film, music, design and
Indigenous Studies), Serena is focusing on Indigenous health and looking at J
art. Learn more about Spencer’s experience at Western and beyond:
the relationship between our health and the environment and how interwoven welcome.uwo.ca/experience
they are within one another. She wants to make a difference in her community
by developing an eco-youth home – not a shelter – bringing people back to the
land in a green-powered home. Western will help her make that a reality.
18 19Music
music.uwo.ca | music@uwo.ca | 519.661.2044
STUDY WHAT YOU LOVE
COMPOSITION
MUSIC EDUCATION
MUSIC RESEARCH
PERFORMANCE
POPULAR MUSIC STUDIES
MUSIC RECORDING ARTS
(COMBINED WITH FANSHAWE COLLEGE)
MUSIC ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES
See complete list of programs on page 6
Music
Play among the best è
When you participate in a masterclass within
our Don Wright Faculty of Music, you have the
opportunity to work with world-class musicians.
The group of students seen here are part of a
Chamber Music guest artist masterclass. They
had the opportunity to perform for members of
the St. Lawrence String Quartet back in March
2020. In addition to hearing performances
of world-class visiting artists in our concert
venues, our students have the opportunity for
mentorship. It’s an opportunity of a lifetime.
Be part of something new Pursue your passions
Study in our brand-new BMus Honours in Music Research program which reflects the Meet Kendra! She chose Popular Music Studies at Western because it is
diversity of music scholarship today. A single stream of courses permits upper-level one of the only programs like it in the country. Plus, you can combine it
students to choose flexibly from offerings in music history, music theory and popular J
with a number of other programs at Western. Kendra chose to combine
music studies. You will have access to the extensive collection in the Music Library, her Popular Music Studies degree with Women’s Studies, so she did not
including special collections and key research resources. Tyler, a recent graduate of have to choose between her two passions – she can do both!
our Bachelor of Music program is seen here in the library with a manuscript from the Learn more about Kendra’s experience at Western and beyond:
impressive Gustav Mahler - Alfred Rosé Collection. welcome.uwo.ca/experience
20 21Science
uwo.ca/sci | scibmsac@uwo.ca | 519.661.3040
STUDY WHAT YOU LOVE
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCES
FOODS AND NUTRITION
INTEGRATED SCIENCE
LIFE SCIENCES
PHYSICAL SCIENCES
See complete list of programs on page 7
Science
Take your studies beyond
the classroom è
Get hands-on experiential learning through
research projects and field courses, like these
Earth Sciences students who joined graduate
students and researchers on a scientific
expedition at the Mars Desert Research Station
(MDRS), Utah.
Photo: Jim Urquhart/Reuters
Solve the world’s challenges Focus on your dreams
The Integrated Science program at Western (WISc) is very unique. Meet Jeremiah! He wanted to go to a school where he could make a
This limited enrolment program challenges you to seek solutions to difference and have an impact. Western has given him that through
global issues from multiple scientific disciplines. For WISc student the WISc program. He is now tackling problems in science from an
Devanshi Shukla, the program has changed her study skills, the way interdisciplinary perspective and applying the knowledge he learns in
she works with others and how she considers problems. She loves the class to real-world problems through Community Engaged Learning
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small program dynamic of this amazing community. Like Devanshi courses. Learn more about Jeremiah’s experience at Western:
says, “You learn together, solve problems together and grow together.” welcome.uwo.ca/experience
22 23Medical Sciences
schulich.uwo.ca/bmsc | bmsc@schulich.uwo.ca | 519.661.3169
STUDY WHAT YOU LOVE
ANATOMY AND CELL BIOLOGY
BIOCHEMISTRY
EPIDEMIOLOGY AND BIOSTATISTICS
INTERDISCIPLINARY MEDICAL SCIENCES
MEDICAL BIOPHYSICS
MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
NEUROSCIENCE
PATHOLOGY
Medical Sciences
PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
See complete list of programs on page 7
How our program works
The Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) program, offered
jointly by the Faculty of Science and the Schulich School of
Medicine & Dentistry, is designed for students interested in
studying the medical science disciplines at an advanced level.
Students interested in this program should apply to Medical
Sciences. Students admitted to Medical Sciences are assured
admission to Year 3 BMSc provided they satisfy certain
conditions in Medical Sciences 1 and 2.
schulich.uwo.ca/bmsc
Students interested in the undergraduate program in
Neuroscience (BSc) in Year 2 will normally apply via Medical
Sciences; however, any student who satisfies the first-year
admission requirements can be considered for admission.
schulich.uwo.ca/neuroscience
Conduct research with impact Learn from professors and your peers
Work one-on-one with world-renowned Meet Zameena! She chose to study Biochemistry and Cancer
scientists and clinicians on life-changing J
Biology at Western so she can focus on cancer research. She is
research in areas such as biomedical applying what she learns from all of the different programs, people,
imaging, cardiovascular diseases, infection and perspectives to her own learning. Learn about Zameena’s
and immunity, or cancer. experience at Western: welcome.uwo.ca/experience
24 25Social Science
ssc.uwo.ca | ssaco@uwo.ca | 519.661.2053
STUDY WHAT YOU LOVE
ANTHROPOLOGY
DAN MANAGEMENT
ECONOMICS
GEOGRAPHY
HISTORY
INDIGENOUS STUDIES
POLITICAL SCIENCE
PSYCHOLOGY
Social Science
SOCIOLOGY
WOMEN’S STUDIES AND FEMINIST RESEARCH
See complete list of programs on page 7
Not your typical classroom è
Political Science Professor Radoslav Dimitrov
(below) brings his classroom to life each
year with negotiation simulations, pitting
student against student as they portray
diplomats negotiating international treaties
on a variety of issues, from climate change
to the Iranian nuclear energy program.
The exercise ends with a reality check,
where students hear the real story of the
negotiations on the Paris Agreement on
Climate Change. This is just one example
of ways we make learning fun at Western.
Our professors go beyond the classroom as well Being organized is the name of the game
Professor Dimitrov specializes in global environmental politics, international climate Meet Nicolas! He is a successful Economics student (Dean’s Honour
change negotiations and UN diplomacy. He participates in UN climate change negotiations List) and varsity athlete (Western Mustangs Defensive Line). He
as a government delegate for the European Union (2009-present) and UN rapporteur J
attributes his success to using all of the resources available to him –
(2004-2009). His work documents the history of climate negotiations from behind closed from coaches to faculty members to academic counselling – so he can
doors and explores the politics of international policymaking. You have the opportunity to optimize every minute of his busy schedule. Learn more about Nicolas’
gain first-hand knowledge from this global leader when studying courses such as Global experience at Western: welcome.uwo.ca/experience
Climate Politics (pictured above).
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of Management
DAN Department of Management & Organizational Studies
& Organizational
Studies
dan.uwo.ca | dan@uwo.ca | 519.661.2051
STUDY WHAT YOU LOVE
ACCOUNTING
COMMERCIAL AVIATION MANAGEMENT (CAM)
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR
FINANCE
HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL STUDIES
Work with industry
professionals è
Accounting students Raj (left) and
Pride (right) have stepped outside the
classroom for a year to complete an
internship at MNP, one of the largest
full-service chartered accountancy and
business advisory firms in Canada.
Working out of MNP’s London office,
they are learning about accounting,
consulting, taxes and a wide range of
business advisory services.
Earn a professional designation Learn about yourself
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Complete courses during your studies in DAN Management that count towards Meet Brendan! He chose to study Consumer Behavior at
professional designations such as the Chartered Professional Accountant Western to assist with his DJ business in the Bahamas.
(CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Human Resources The program has helped Brendan with his brand,
Professional (CHRP), or an Integrated Commercial Pilot’s License (ICPL). understanding his clientele, accounting and day-to-day
networking. Learn more about Brendan’s experience at
Western and beyond: welcome.uwo.ca/experience
28 29PROFESSIONAL SECOND-ENTRY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
SCHULICH MEDICINE SCHULICH DENTISTRY
schulich.uwo.ca schulich.uwo.ca
admissions.medicine@schulich.uwo.ca admissions.dentistry@schulich.uwo.ca
519.661.3744 519.661.3744
Schulich Medicine provides an outstanding educational The Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree in the Schulich
experience within a research-intensive, distributed-learning School of Medicine & Dentistry is the first step in formal dental
environment, where tomorrow’s physicians and health education, followed by internships, residency and specialty
researchers learn to be socially responsible leaders in the training. The curriculum is continually evolving and provides
advancement of human health. The Doctor of Medicine (MD) graduates with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter
degree is the stepping stone to clinical practice, research or general practice, pursue specialty training or embark on
other medical careers. You’ll learn in a variety of ways: lectures, academic careers.
labs, small group tutorials, case-based discussions, simulation
Length of Study: 4 Years
and self-guided study.
Minimum Admission Average: 80% in each of two full-time
Length of Study: 4 Years
undergraduate years in order to be considered.
Minimum Admission Average: GPA minimum in each of two
full-time undergraduate years. GPA minimum is reset annually.
IVEY BUSINESS SCHOOL
ivey.ca/hba | hba@ivey.uwo.ca | 519.661.4111
STUDY WHAT YOU LOVE CREATE YOUR OWN PATH
Take the opportunity to explore your academic interests before No other undergraduate business program provides you with
choosing your career options, rather than be channeled into a the opportunity to explore as many different career paths as
narrow field early on. The Ivey Honours Business Administration the Ivey Honours Business Administration (HBA) program.
(HBA) program is a 2+2 program, which means you study You are free to explore your passions beyond the classroom –
anything you are interested in for your first two years at Western and beyond the boardroom. You are free to create your own
or another recognized university, followed by two years of path and become whoever you want to be.
concentrated business study at Ivey.
Apply for conditional admission to Ivey during your last year
COMBINED DEGREES of secondary school as part of the Ivey Advanced Entry
Opportunity (AEO) or apply from university. Learn more:
EDUCATION LAW
If you want two degrees, you can study for five years and edu.uwo.ca | eduwo@uwo.ca law.uwo.ca | lawapp@uwo.ca
ivey.ca/hba
graduate with an Ivey HBA plus a degree in any of these
disciplines: Length of Study: 2 Years Develop the habits of mind, hand and heart that define Western Law has a long, proud tradition of producing great
passionate teachers and leaders in education at a university leaders in many fields. With our signature small-group
• Arts & Humanities • Law that consistently offers Canada’s best student experience. program, we are known for our collegial atmosphere and
• Arts & Social Science • Media, Information Our two-year Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree has been inclusive student experience. We are committed to the
• Economics & Technoculture designed to address current needs in education to prepare success of our students and faculty. In addition to our
• Engineering • Medical Sciences you to become an educational leader on a global scale. innovative curriculum, you can participate in many clinical
• Geography • Music programs, advocacy competitions and intensive seminars.
• Global Studies • Nutrition & Dietetics Length of study: 2 years
• Health Sciences • Political Science Length of study: 3 years full-time or up to 6 years extended
Miniumum admission average: 70%
• International Relations • Psychology time
• Kinesiology • Sciences Miniumum admission average: Competitive overall average is
A- (GPA 3.7).
30 31MAKE LONDON, ONTARIO YOUR NEW HOME
LIVE THE
RESIDENCE LIFE
residence.uwo.ca | housing@uwo.ca | 519.661.3547
Get an academic edge
Studies have shown students who live in
residence do better academically than their
off-campus peers.†
Request to live on a Living-Learning Community
floor, for a seamless experience between
academic and home environments.
Where is Western University? Connect with your Academic and Leadership
Western is located in London, Programmer (ALP) for academic coaching,
Traditional-Style
Ontario. London is in the centre of resources, programming, exam review Double Room Single Room
sessions, study-skill workshops or to simply
southwestern Ontario. Approximately form study groups.
Available in Elgin Hall, Essex Hall,
Alumni House and London Hall.
two hours driving distance from
Toronto and Detroit, Michigan. Enjoy healthy eating
Flexible meal plans are available for use in
residence dining halls, on-campus eateries and a
selection of home delivery and dine-out locations
in London.
Chefs prepare a wide selection of food in-house,
so there’s always something new to try. You can
work with our Nutrition Manager for assistance in
making healthy food choices.
Allergies? Dietary restrictions? No problem. Our
CALGARY
packaging is labelled and nutritional content is
REGINA
VANCOUVER
WINNIPEG
Ontario available online for our menu items. Plant-based
options, as well as options made without nuts or
OTTAWA gluten are offered daily.
QUÉBEC CITY
Become a student leader
MONTREAL
Get involved in academic, social, cultural and
Suite-Style
recreational activities. Single Room
TORONTO Join Residents’ Council or become a Residence Available in Elgin Hall, Essex Hall,
DETROIT
Alumni House and London Hall.
Don or Residence Soph.
Rest easy with our focus on safety
CHICAGO NEW YORK Access to our buildings or residential areas is
CLEVELAND restricted 24/7 by a locked door controlled by
card access.
Front Desk Staff are always just a phone call away.
Residence Student Leaders live on each floor and
are on-call during evenings and weekends.
Live in well-maintained spaces
Continual upgrades and renovations ensure
you enjoy high-quality, well-equipped
accommodations.
Rich and diverse Easy transportation You’ll never be bored Common areas and shared washrooms on your
London is the second-fastest Use a London Transit Bus Pass to get Sports. Concerts. Parks. Trails. floor and throughout your building are cleaned
growing city in Canada! More around the city – it is included in your Museums. Shopping. Dining. every day.
people are calling London home, tuition fees! When it’s time to travel, Nightlife. Festivals. Markets. Skiing. Regular room cleaning is also provided.
Hybrid-Style
including many visitors and fly out of London International Airport Snowboarding. Hiking. Skating. Double Room Single Room
immigrants who bring rich culture (YXU), board a Greyhound Bus or hop Movies. Theatre. Art. Experience Create memories to last a lifetime
Available in Ontario Hall and Perth Hall.
and help diversify the city. on a Via Rail train. something new every day! Meet new people and make lifelong friendships!
†Source: Office of Institutional Planning & Budgeting, Western University,
internal data 2002-2018.
32 33EXPERIENCE IT ALL
Online. In person. We’ve got you covered. Here to support you every step of the way
78% of our co-curricular programs are offered virtually to provide you with the best student experience – in person
(when available) and online. Check out all the amazing opportunities below to see what will be available to you
during your time at Western.
Western’s Student Experience division has launched a virtual community of resources and supports to help you manage your
academics and well-being so you can continue to thrive while on campus or online. Visit uwo.ca/se/digital/ to find the online
support you need.
Get work experience while Kickstart your career with Lead in society Support to get you here Support while you are here Support for your future
you learn Western Entrepreneurship cel.uwo.ca uwo.ca/se/digital/incoming/ welcome.uwo.ca/support career.uwo.ca
internship.uwo.ca uwo.ca/entrepreneurship • Orientation Serves Thriving Foundations • Accessible Education • Individual career appointments and
• Internships • Get connected • Community Engaged Learning • Writing Support Centre assessments
• Summer Academic Orientation
• Co-ops • Propel your ideas Courses • Learning Development & Success • Presentations and workshops
• SmartStart
• Practicums • Accelerate your success • IMPACT Experience • Western Peer Leader Program • Virtual networking events and fairs
• Community Connections
• Work Study • Leadership Education Program (LEP) • Online portal for job postings and
• Academic Success Program
• Leadership and Academic Mentorship experiential learning opportunities
Program (LAMP)
• International & Exchange Student
Build your community Be a global citizen Ready, Set, Play
Centre (IESC)
westernusc.ca goabroad.uwo.ca westernmustangs.ca • Mental Health Care
• Student clubs • Study abroad • Varsity sports • Student Health Care Clinic
• Student government • Internships • Varsity clubs • Academic and Transitional Program
• Events and extracurricular programs • Summer programs • Intramurals for Indigenous Students
• Volunteer • Society of Off-Campus Students
(SOCS)
• Conduct research
• Out of Province Student Association
(OPSA)
Not sure where to start? Check out Western’s Experience Catalogue: connect.uwo.ca/catalogue. This new searchable database is
your planning tool to explore all of the experiences you can participate in at Western. Here you will find everything from internships and Want to know more about student life at Western? Checkout Thrive Online: uwo.ca/se/thrive. This is an online space for
co-ops to courses with an experiential learning component, plus more than 400 co-curricular opportunities. Your future starts here. Western students to tell their own stories in their own words. Hear directly from current students about life as a Western Mustang.
34 35DISCOVER WAYS TO FINANCE YOUR DEGREE
registrar.uwo.ca/student_finances | contact@uwo.ca | 519.661.2100
Scholarships registrar.uwo.ca/scholarships
Scholarships are based on merit and come in all shapes and sizes. Below are a few of your options.
Admission Scholarships
ü No application needed
ü Available to Canadian citizens, permanent residents and international students
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE AVERAGE
Western Scholarship of Excellence 250 scholarships at $8,000 each Top high school admission average
Scholarships & Student Finances
($6,000 in first year, plus $2,000 for
an optional study abroad experience)
Western Scholarship of Distinction $3,500 each Final admission average of
92.0% to 100.0%
($2,500 in first year, plus $1,000 for
optional study abroad experience)
Unlimited number
Financial Aid
Western Admission Scholarship $2,500 each Final admission average of
90.0% to 91.9%
($1,500 in first year, plus $1,000 for Bursaries Government Assistance
optional study abroad experience)
Bursaries are based on financial need and can be valued at up Ontario Students
Unlimited number to $4,000. The online application is available at
Apply for OSAP. The Ontario Student Assistance
registrar.uwo.ca/bursaries
Program is your first source of funding to
National Scholarship Program consider for university. The application is free
Admission Bursaries and you can get an estimate of how much
$30,000 – $72,000
ü Deadline to apply is mid-July support you’ll receive.
ü Requires an application, a nomination from your high school, and an essay ü Available for incoming first-year students coming from high school
ü Deadline to apply is mid-February
ontario.ca/osap
ü Must have a 90 per cent average to apply In-Course Bursaries Outside Ontario?
ü Awarded based on outstanding academics, passion for learning and extracurricular achievements ü Application is available in mid-August Canadian students outside Ontario: You can
ü With the exception of the International President’s Entrance Scholarship, only Canadian citizens or permanent residents ü Available to incoming and returning students get funding from your own provincial Ministry
are eligible to apply
Read more information online: registrar.uwo.ca/bursaries of Education. Learn about the process in your
province online.
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE Work Study registrar.uwo.ca/ooploans
Why not get experience while making ends meet? There are over
President’s Entrance Scholarships 5 at $65,000 and up to 15 at $50,000 2,000 employment opportunities right on campus! Who knows? You
could be the person writing these words next year.
Beryl Ivey Continuing Entrance Scholarship 1 at $72,000
ü Requires an application CANADIAN STUDENTS IN ONTARIO
ü Typically awarded to students beyond first year Calculate your own costs using
International President’s Entrance Scholarships 3 at $50,000 the Financial Resource Workbook.
ü Eligibility is based on financial need
ü International Student Work Opportunities Program financialresourceworkbook.uwo.ca
Faculty Entrance Scholarships Up to 15 at $30,000
Read more about your options online: registrar.uwo.ca/workstudy
National Scholarship Study Abroad Awards Up to 39 at a maximum value of $5,000
Schulich Leader Scholarships There’s more!
$80,000 – $100,000 There are scholarships and awards specific to your faculty, so be sure to do your research.
ü Requires an application and nomination from your high school Use the Award Search at studentservices.uwo.ca/awardsearch to see what scholarships are available at Western.
ü For students in STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics And remember, you can apply to scholarships from anywhere! Expand your search to local community organizations,
ü Awarded based on academics, leadership and an entrepreneurial focus businesses or nation-wide scholarship websites.
ü Only Canadian citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply
36 37Affiliated University Colleges of Western
Brescia, Huron and King’s are Affiliated University Colleges of Western University and contribute to
our dynamic student experience. All three affiliates are within steps of Western’s Main Campus, so you
can enjoy the benefits of a small-campus experience while having access to one of Ontario’s most
comprehensive universities.
BRESCIA HURON KING’S
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
brescia.uwo.ca huronatwestern.ca kings.uwo.ca
brescia@uwo.ca | 519.858.5151 huron@uwo.ca | 519.438.7224 kings@uwo.ca | 519.433.3491
Study What You Love* Study What You Love* Study What You Love*
• Management & Organizational • Arts (EHA) • Management & Organizational
Studies (EBD) • Management & Organizational Studies (EKD)
• Arts (EBA) Studies (EHD) • Arts (EKA)
• Family Studies & Human • Social Science (EHO) • Childhood and Social Institutions
Development BA (Human • Combined Ivey HBA degree with (EKC)
Ecology) (EBF) all BA programs • Finance and Wealth Management
• Family Studies & Human (EKF)
Development BSc (Human Your Student Experience • Social Justice and Peace Studies
Ecology) (EBZ) (EKJ)
• Foods & Nutrition BSc (EBH) For more than 150 years, Huron
• Social Science (EKO)
has delivered an elite university
• Health Sciences BA (EBW) • Social Work (EKS)
experience that offers:
• Kinesiology BA (EBP)
• Ethical leadership and community
• Social Science (EBO)
engagement;
Your Student Experience
• Preliminary Year Program • Integration of character-building Founded in 1954, King’s is a Catholic
(Foundation Year University and civic responsibility with the affiliated university college offering:
Preparatory) (EBC) traditional advantages of the
Liberal Arts; • Challenging academic
Your Student Experience • A culture of care supporting environments;
students both inside and outside • Focus on the importance of social
A Catholic university college with rich justice, while respecting the
Ursuline history, Brescia is Canada’s
only women’s university educating
the classroom;
• Guaranteed paid internship in
all programs;
values of each individual;
• Small class sizes;
Fall in love with Western
future women leaders since 1919. • Experiential learning
• Well-rounded education that
Brescia offers: prepares you for numerous, opportunities to help students Connect with us online to discover why
engage both locally and globally Choosing the right Western may be the right choice for you.
ever-changing roles and careers;
• A student-centred, personalized to make a difference; university for you
• Entrance scholarships; and welcome.uwo.ca
approach; • Entrance scholarships; and
• Residence.
• Small class sizes and increased • Residence. is a big decision. • Testimonials & Mini-Lectures
engagement;
• Interactive Presentations
• Generous entrance scholarships;
• Luxury residences; and
We are here to help. • Virtual Open House
• An upscale dining pavilion. • Virtual Tours
* Brescia, Huron and King’s programs are separate choices on your OUAC application; listed directly underneath Western’s Main Campus programs. Your degree will be granted by Western
University; therefore, you will receive an internationally recognized Western degree.
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