Overview
26%
Acceptance Rate?Estimated from application and admission figures in Common University Data Ontario (CUDO) reports and university publications.
91%
Competitive Average?Based on 106 user submissions.
106
Student Reports?Admission results submitted anonymously by real applicants on Uniscope. Duplicate entries and statistical outliers are filtered automatically.
view student data430+
Estimated Enrollment?Approximate annual intake for this program, based on official university publications and CUDO reports.
90%
Cutoff?Based on admission results submitted by students on Uniscope — no applicants below this average were admitted. Submissions under this threshold are not accepted.
The competitive admission average for Health Sciences at Western University is approximately 91% for 2026 applicants, with an acceptance rate of 26%. Based on 106 real student submissions on Uniscope, accepted applicants report a median admission average of 94.7% (minimum on record: 90%), students currently in the applicant pool show a median of 92%. The program is located in London, ON. It enrolls approximately 430 students annually.
Application Guide
Below is how each part of the application is weighed. Grade thresholds gate who is reviewed; the rest of the file decides who receives an offer.
OUAC Application
ThresholdRequired to be considered. Submitting through OUAC triggers review of your academic file. No separate supplementary application is required.
Top-6 Grade Average
100%The primary admission factor. Western uses your best six 4U/M grades, which must include ENG4U, SBI4U, and one math course (MHF4U, MCV4U, or MDM4U). SCH4U is recommended but not required.
Western Health Sciences is predominantly academic: grades are essentially the whole decision.
Weight estimates are based on publicly available admissions guidance and community-reported outcomes. Exact weightings are not published.
Biology and Science Preparation
SBI4U is required. Students who also take SCH4U demonstrate broader science readiness, which matters for Year 1 coursework in anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry.
Math Completion
One of MHF4U, MCV4U, or MDM4U is required. Taking MCV4U or MHF4U over MDM4U gives more options and stronger preparation for quantitative health science courses.
Academic Consistency
Western uses mid-year marks heavily in its admissions timeline. Students with consistent grades across both semesters, not just a single strong semester, present stronger academic profiles.
Breadth of Health Interests
Western Health Sciences prepares students for diverse careers, not just medicine. Students who can articulate interest in occupational therapy, public health, nursing, or health systems research tend to be a strong fit for the program's scope.
- Take SCH4U even though it's not required; it's nearly essential for Year 1 courses, and keeping it out of your top 6 isn't worth the risk if it's one of your stronger marks.
- Mid-year grades reported to OUAC in January are critical. Many offers go out before final grades are available.
- The competitive average is around 91%, but the program accepts a range. Students in the high 80s have received offers in less competitive cycles.
- Western calculates its own adjusted average; your OUAC-listed average and what Western uses may differ slightly depending on which courses they count.
These are the most common reasons competitive applicants get rejected. Audit your application against every one.
- ✕Skipping SCH4U under the assumption it's optional; it's used in the first-year curriculum and its absence can hurt you in Year 1
- ✕Underestimating competitiveness: 26% acceptance sounds open, but most admits cluster in the 88–94% range
- ✕Banking on a strong second semester to rescue a weak first semester; offers often go out in February before final grades
- ✕Choosing MDM4U when MCV4U or MHF4U would strengthen both your profile and your Year 1 preparation
- ✕Not having a career pathway plan after Western Health Sciences; the program is a foundation, not a direct route to any single profession
No. Western Health Sciences admits students based on academic grades only. There is no supplementary essay, AIF, or interview component required.
The published competitive average is around 91%, with admitted students ranging from the high 80s to high 90s. Students in the 88–90% range can receive offers, but competition from high-90s applicants is real. Aim as high as possible.
Chemistry is listed as recommended, not required. However, Year 1 content in Western Health Sciences draws on chemistry regularly, and most admitted students have taken it. It's strongly advised.
The program is intentionally broad. Graduates pursue medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, public health, health policy, graduate research, and more. It's a pre-professional foundation, not a direct pathway to any single career.
Prerequisites
Student Reviews
Other Western Programs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the competitive average for Health Sciences at Western University?
The competitive admission average for Health Sciences at Western University is approximately 91%. Applicants below this average are not automatically rejected, but admission becomes significantly less likely.
What average do you need to get into Health Sciences at Western University?
Admitted students to Health Sciences at Western University typically present averages around 91%; accepted applicants on Uniscope report a median admission average of 94.7%. Averages meaningfully below this make an offer less likely.
Is Health Sciences at Western University hard to get into?
Health Sciences at Western University is considered very competitive, with a competitive average near 91% and an acceptance rate of about 26%.
What is the acceptance rate for Health Sciences?
The acceptance rate for Health Sciences at Western University is approximately 26%.
What are the prerequisites for Health Sciences?
Prerequisites for Health Sciences include: English, ENG4U, Biology, SBI4U, One of:Advanced Functions, MHF4UCalculus and Vectors, MCV4UMath of Data Management, MDM4U, Advanced Functions, MHF4U, Calculus and Vectors, MCV4U, Math of Data Management, MDM4U, Chemistry, SCH4U is recommended but not required.
How many students are enrolled in Health Sciences?
Health Sciences at Western University enrolls approximately 430 students per year.