Health Sciences (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at UOttawa vs. Health Sciences at Western

Health Sciences at Western is harder to get into, with a competitive average 2 points higher (91% vs 89%). Health Sciences at Western also admits a smaller share of applicants (26% vs 34% acceptance rate).

Health Sciences (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available)

University of Ottawa

89%
Competitive avg
93%
Median accepted

Health Sciences

Western University

91%
Competitive avg
94.3%
Median accepted

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricUOttawaWestern
Competitive average89%91%
Acceptance rate34%26%
Median accepted average (reported)93%94.3%
Typical accepted range (reported)91.3–95%92.8–96.2%
Student reports7770
First-year enrollment420430
LocationOttawa, ONLondon, ON

Bold values mark the more competitive program on that metric. Reported medians and ranges come from anonymous student submissions to Uniscope; published averages and acceptance rates come from official sources where available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Health Sciences (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at UOttawa harder to get into than Health Sciences at Western?

Health Sciences at Western is harder to get into, with a competitive average 2 points higher (91% vs 89%). Health Sciences at Western also admits a smaller share of applicants (26% vs 34% acceptance rate).

What average do you need for Health Sciences (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at UOttawa vs Health Sciences at Western?

Accepted students reported a median 93% average for Health Sciences (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at UOttawa and 94.3% for Health Sciences at Western. Published competitive averages are 89% and 91% respectively.

Which has the higher acceptance rate, UOttawa Health Sciences or Western Health Sciences?

Health Sciences (4 years) (French Immersion Stream is available) at UOttawa has the higher acceptance rate (34% vs 26%).