Health Sciences at Western vs. Health Sciences (BSc) at Laurier

Health Sciences at Western is harder to get into, with a competitive average 9 points higher (91% vs 82%). Health Sciences at Western also admits a smaller share of applicants (26% vs 56% acceptance rate).

Health Sciences

Western University

91%
Competitive avg
94.3%
Median accepted

Health Sciences (BSc)

Wilfrid Laurier University

82%
Competitive avg
91%
Median accepted

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricWesternLaurier
Competitive average91%82%
Acceptance rate26%56%
Median accepted average (reported)94.3%91%
Typical accepted range (reported)92.8–96.2%86.5–93.7%
Student reports7055
First-year enrollment4308099
LocationLondon, ONWaterloo, 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 at Western harder to get into than Health Sciences (BSc) at Laurier?

Health Sciences at Western is harder to get into, with a competitive average 9 points higher (91% vs 82%). Health Sciences at Western also admits a smaller share of applicants (26% vs 56% acceptance rate).

What average do you need for Health Sciences at Western vs Health Sciences (BSc) at Laurier?

Accepted students reported a median 94.3% average for Health Sciences at Western and 91% for Health Sciences (BSc) at Laurier. Published competitive averages are 91% and 82% respectively.

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

Health Sciences (BSc) at Laurier has the higher acceptance rate (56% vs 26%).