About Minor In Pharmacology in Western University (Ontario)
Our Pharmacology BSc will give you a sound understanding of the biological action of drugs and chemicals, the way they work at the molecular, cellular and systems levels and their use in medicines to treat disease. This course is an ideal foundation for careers in the pharmaceutical industry, biomedical research or graduate entry into medicine
Pharmacology is the science of drugs and how they act, including the search for new drugs, investigations into how they can best be used to treat disease, and their effects on the body. Our wide-ranging Pharmacology BSc course has been designed to give you a sound understanding of the biological action of drugs and chemicals, the way they work at the molecular, cellular and systems level and their use in medicines for the treatment of disease.
It is an ideal grounding for a career in the pharmaceutical industry or general biomedical research and for graduate entry to Medicine. However, the course will also equip you with a range of transferrable skills, including data gathering, analysis and interpretation, presentation and team-work that are recognised and valued by employers in both the public and private sector across a variety of industries.
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
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