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 Medical Science (BMSc)
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SchoolWestern University
LocationLondon, ON, Canada
School TypeUniversity
School SizeFull-time Undergraduate: 26,951
Full-time Graduate: 6,847
DegreeBachelor
Honours
Co-op
Length4 Year(s)
Entry Grade (%)*
Prerequisites
  •  Grade12 English (ENG4U) 
  •  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 
  •  Grade12 Biology 
  •  Grade12 Chemistry 
Prerequisites Notes• First year Biology, Chemistry and Calculus courses require Biology SBI4U, Chemistry SCH4U, and Calculus and Vectors MCV4U, respectively. • First year Biology, Chemistry and Calculus courses are required for all modules offered by Medical Sciences Recommended Courses: • Physics (SPH4U) Please note that all course prerequisites pertain to an Ontario curriculum. For curricula in other parts of Canada or international countries, please refer to our Admissions Requirements website.
Cost
International: $45,000
Scholarships
DescriptionThe Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) degrees are four-year undergraduate degrees offered jointly by the Faculty of Science and the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry. You are registered as a Medical Sciences student in Years 1 and 2, and apply to the BMSc Program when you enter Year 3. In the BMSc program, you will study basic medical sciences and focus on all aspects of biology that define and influence the human condition. Emphasis is placed on understanding the normal human condition, mechanisms of current treatment and the search for cures.

In the BMSc program, you will be able to specialize in the following areas of study:

Biochemistry
Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences (IMS)
Medical Biophysics
Medical Cell Biology
Medical Bioinformatics
Microbiology and Immunology
One Health
Pathology
Physiology and Pharmacology
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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.