About Honours Specialization In Health Sciences - Health And Aging in Western University (Ontario)
Increasing demand for health care nation-wide is expected to create many opportunities in fields related to health care innovation and delivery. prepares graduates to participate in this rapidly growing sector by providing them with a solid understanding of human physiology, anatomy and cellular processes.
Health Science graduates will be well prepared for further study in health-related professions including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary science, and physical therapy. This degree also prepares graduates for entry-level employment in fields including, but not limited to health care, medical research, and product development in the food, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.
Other opportunities exist within the life sciences sector for employment in more business-oriented roles, such as product development, regulatory affairs, quality control, sales and marketing.
Rapid innovation and ever-expanding access to information increases the demand for knowledgeable people who are able to interpret and communicate information about life sciences for other professions and the general public. Thus, there is a need for journalists, lawyers, teachers, bioethics specialists, business executives, politicians, and policy analysts who have a solid background in the life sciences. Health Science graduates will discover a variety of innovative ways in which to combine their life science education with other areas of expertise.
Academic qualification equivalents
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CBSE - All India Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (AISSSCE); or
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CISCE - Indian School Certificate (ISC); or
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State Boards – Intermediate / Pre-University / Higher Secondary / Senior Secondary School Certificate
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :with a minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no part less than 6.0.
- TOEFL:The minimum score required on the internet-based TOEFL is 83 with no score below 20, and a 550 on the paperbased test with a 5 on the TWE.
- PTE:A minimum overall score of 58 is required with no score less than 56.
Western University (Ontario) Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Mode of Programs |
Full Time; Part-Time; Distance Learning |
Admission Acceptance Rate |
58% |
Student-Faculty Ratio |
23 to 1 |
Academic Calendar |
Differs by Programs |
On-Campus Cost of Attendance for Undergraduates |
Varies from 49,047 CAD to 64,907 CAD according to the program |
Of Campus Cost of Attendance for Undergraduates |
Varies from 43,962 CAD to 62,752 CAD according to the program |
Operating Revenue (2019-2020) |
778.2 million CAD |
First-Year Tuition Fees and Living Expenses for International Students
The following chart displays estimates in Canadian currency for tuition and living expenses for one full-time international undergraduate student over the course of one academic year (eight months). Please note that these are estimates only; costs will vary depending on your needs and preferences. Other costs to consider include, but are not limited to, currency fluctuations, visa and study permit fees and trips home.
|
ON CAMPUS |
OFF CAMPUS |
Tuition & Fees: Most Programs* |
$35,935 to $35,985 |
$35,935 to $35,985 |
Tuition & Fees: DAN Management (BMOS) |
$45,653 |
$45,653 |
Tuition & Fees: Engineering |
$48,778 |
$48,778 |
Tuition & Fees: Nursing |
$45,482 |
$45,482 |
Books & Supplies** |
$1,500 to $3,000* |
$1,500 to $3,000* |
Residence & Meal Plan |
$13,690 to $16,350 |
$0 |
Off-campus Rent |
$0 |
$4,800 to $8,000 |
Food (without meal plan) |
$0 |
$2,800 to $4,800 |
Utilities |
$0 |
$800 |
Internet |
$395 |
$120 to $440 |
Phone |
$300 to $600 |
$300 to $600 |
Personal Items |
$800 |
$800 |
Local Transportation
(bus pass included in tuition & fees) |
$0
|
$0
|
Clothing |
$800 to $2,000 |
$800 to $2,000 |
Entertainment |
$800 |
$800 |
Laundry |
$200 |
$200 |
Total Cost
(first academic year)
|
$54,420 to $72,923
|
$48,855 to $70,218
|