Program-Specific Requirements
Every program has specific course and supplemental requirements.
- Required courses: You need these for admission to the program
- Recommended courses: You don't need these to be admitted, but we do recommend that you take them to be successful in your first year and to be able to take the courses you need
- Supplemental requirements: These are additional forms, portfolios or auditions (they help us decide if the program is right for you)
No required courses
Supplemental Requirements
Fine Arts: Studio
- Online Portfolio and Personal Statement (Required)
- Deadline: February 15, 2024
School for Advanced Studies in Arts & Humanities
- Statement of Interest (Required)
- Deadline: February 28, 2024
All Other Arts & Humanities Programs
- No Supplemental Requirements
No required courses
Recommended courses
HL or SL:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Math Analysis or Math Applications
Required Courses
HL or SL:
- IB Chemistry
- IB Physics
- IB Math Applications (HL only) or IB Math Analysis (SL or HL)
Required Courses
- HL or SL IB Biology
Recommended Courses
- HL or SL IB Math Analysis or Math Applications
- HL or SL Chemistry
- Interested in the Honours Specialization in Health Sciences with Biology? You’ll need IB Chemistry to take the first year Chemistry courses required for the module.
Required Courses
- HL or SL IB Biology
Recommended Courses
- We recommend Math and Physics to prepare you for senior Kinesiology subjects in biomechanics, research methods and statistics
- IB Chemistry is required for first year Chemistry courses
- Interested in the BSc? We strongly recommend IB Science courses like Chemistry, Math or Physics.
No required courses
Recommended Courses
- You need Math Applications (HL) or Math Analysis (SL or HL), and/or a university Calculus course, to:
- Take mandatory upper-year Economics courses in Finance
- Pursue a Major or Honours Specialization in Economics
No required courses
Recommended Courses
HL or SL:
- IB Math Applications or IB Math Analysis
- For the flight option: IB Physics
Supplemental Requirements
- CAM Supplementary Application Form (Required)
- Deadline: March 1, 2024
- For the Flight Option:
- We require a valid Transport Canada Category 1 Medical Certificate before flight training can begin
- We strongly recommend two hours of small aircraft flying time
No required courses
No required courses
Recommended Courses
HL or SL:
- IB Biology
- IB Chemistry
You’ll need IB Biology and Chemistry to take first year Biology and Chemistry courses at Western. First-year Biology and Chemistry courses are required for ALL modules offered in the Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Neurosciences programs.
- IB Math Applications (HL only) or IB Math Analysis (HL or SL)
- IB Physics
- If you didn't take IB Physics, that's okay! There's a first-year Physics course you can take at Western. If you do have the chance to take Physics in your IB, we recommend it to help with course selection.
Required Courses
Music Administrative Studies
- IB Math Applications or IB Math Analysis (HL or SL)
Supplemental Requirements
- Faculty recommendation based on your Audition, Interview and Theory Placement (Required)
- Register for your audition by February 15, 2024
Required Courses
HL or SL:
- IB Biology
- IB Chemistry
- IB English
- IB Math Analysis or Math Applications
We might request course descriptions/syllabi to assess the suitability of your courses. We’ll tell you if we need this when we’re reviewing your application.
Supplemental Requirements
- Casper Test (Required)
- We recommend taking the test as early as possible. The last available test is March 19, 2024.
- Deadline to apply to Nursing: February 15, 2024
No required courses
Recommended Courses
- IB Math Applications (HL only) or IB Math Analysis (SL or HL)
- You’ll need IB Biology and Chemistry to take first year Biology and Chemistry courses at Western. First-year Biology and Chemistry courses are required for ALL modules offered in the Bachelor of Medical Sciences and Neurosciences programs.
Supplemental Requirements
Western Integrated Science
- WISc Application (Required)
- Deadline: April 8, 2024
All Other Science Programs
- No Supplemental Requirements
Required Courses
HL or SL:
- IB Biology
- IB Chemistry
- IB Math Analysis or Math Applications
No required courses
Recommended Courses
- IB Math (Any)
- All Specializations and Majors in Psychology requires a first-year university Math course; therefore, we highly recommend IB Math for this program
- Math is helpful as preparation for Sociology and Geography programs
- You’ll need IB Math Applications (HL only) or IB Math Analysis (SL or HL) for all Economics modules
- For the BSc in Psychology: IB Biology, and Chemistry or Physics