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Major in Pharmacology at Western University

Western University, Canada

Programme overview

Major in Pharmacology is offered through Physiology and Pharmacology at Western University. Admission to this Major will be restricted to students admitted to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Honours) degree with Double Majors for 2027-28 and onward. A degree containing this module normally requires 4 years for completion.

Faculty: Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry / Faculty of Science (BMSc and Neuroscience)  |  Department: Physiology and Pharmacology  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: London, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Module 6.0 courses: 0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A. 0.5 course: Biology 2382A/B. 1.0 course: Physiology 3120. 1.0 course: Pharmacology 3620. 1.0 course: Physiology and Pharmacology 3000E. 1.0 course in Pharmacology, Physiology and Pharmacology, at the 4000-level. 1.0 course from: Medical Sciences 4000E, additional Pharmacology, Physiology, Physiology and Pharmacology courses at the 3000- and 4000-level*. *For students admitted to Year 3 BMSc in 2027-28 and onward, Medical Sciences 4000E will be required to satisfy this requirement.

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Entry requirements

Both 1000- and 2000-level courses are included in the Admission Requirements for students pursuing the Major in Pharmacology in BMSc degrees, since admission to the BMSc Program does not occur until Year 3. The Admission Requirements for students pursuing the Major in other regular undergraduate degrees include only 1000-level courses, since students may register in the Major in Year 2 in non-BMSc degrees. The Module requirements (below) are the same for all students completing the Major. Admission to this Major will be restricted to students admitted to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (Honours) degree with Double Majors for 2027-28 and onward. Admission Requirements for students pursuing this Major module in a Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) degree: Admission to this Major module occurs in Year 3 and requires admission to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc) Program. Students will usually complete MEDICAL SCIENCES FIRST ENTRY (Medical Sciences 1 and 2) prior to admission to a BMSc degree. The 1000-level half courses listed below must each be completed with a mark of at least 60%: 1.0 course: Biology 1001A and Biology 1002B.

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,171 a year (2026-27). First-year tuition for the Social Science, Science (excl. Computer Science), Bio/Med Science fee group (Ontario resident; out-of-province tuition is $7,719); tuition only, excludes student organization, ancillary, transit, health, dental and other fees. D Source

International applicants: CAD 47,493 a year (2026-27). First-year tuition for the Social Science, Science (excl. Computer Science), Bio/Med Science fee group; tuition only, excludes ancillary fees, transit pass and UHIP health plan. Draft schedule, subject to change. Source

Full-time undergraduate programmes start in September (Fall/Winter, September to April). Part-time studies have a May start (Summer Evening, Intersession, Summer Distance) and a September start (Fall/Winter Day or Evening and Distance).

Applications open on the OUAC in late September 2026. The deadline for equal consideration to full-time undergraduate studies is January 15, 2027. Medicine (MD) closes October 1; Law (JD) and Dentistry (DDS) close November 1; Education (BEd) closes November 2; Compressed Time Frame BScN RPN Stream B closes December 1; Compressed BScN Regular Stream and RPN Stream A close February 15, 2027. Ivey AEO closes January 15, Music audition and interview registration February 1, Visual Arts digital portfolio February 15, SASAH February 28, Commercial Aviation Management supplementary application March 1, 2027. Part-time May start deadline is March 1 and part-time September start deadline is July 1, 2027. Applications are submitted through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), for up to three faculties or direct-entry programmes.

2026-27 application fees: Law $150; Medicine $135; Dentistry $375; Education (BEd/Dip.Ed.) $80; Ivey HBA $200; part-time application $100.

Apply through the official page: https://welcome.uwo.ca/next-steps/

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