Western University's medical and dental school is based on the university's campus in London, Ontario, next to University Hospital. Its MD programme doesn't admit international applicants, so overseas students mostly come for graduate study. The Master of Public Health, epidemiology and biostatistics, and the basic medical science departments are the main routes. Undergraduates can take the Bachelor of Medical Sciences through Western.
London, Ontario, Canada
Official website: schulich.uwo.ca
Western University
London, Ontario, beside University Hospital
Canadian citizens and permanent residents only
CA$30,000 – CA$55,000
International students, BMSc and graduate programmes
CA$15,000 – CA$19,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on schulich.uwo.ca before you apply.
Master of Public Health
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MSc Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MSc Medical Biophysics
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Bachelor of Medical Sciences (BMSc)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 86
A one-year, case-based Master of Public Health.
Research programmes connected to London's teaching hospitals.
A campus beside the Thames River in London, Ontario.
Public health graduates join health agencies, NGOs and hospitals.
Research master's graduates continue to PhDs or work in labs and industry.
BMSc graduates often go on to professional or graduate study.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
Western's campus is spread along the Thames River, with Gothic-style stone buildings and University Hospital at its north edge. Richmond Row, the nightlife strip, is a short bus ride away.
London is a mid-sized city, much cheaper than Toronto, which is about two hours east by car or train.
Letter of acceptance from Western University
Ontario provincial attestation letter
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Online IRCC study permit application
Medical exam, if requested
Valid passport and biometrics
Graduate deadlines are usually between December and February for September entry. Undergraduate applications go through OUAC by January.
Most programmes start in September. A few research programmes also admit in January.
You'll need a study permit. Western University sends a letter of acceptance, and most students also need a provincial attestation letter. The permit application goes online to IRCC with proof of funds and biometrics.
The Master of Public Health, epidemiology and biostatistics and medical biophysics are popular with international students. Graduate study needs a relevant bachelor's degree with strong grades and IELTS 7.0. The MD is not open to international applicants.
Research-based graduate students often receive funding packages. Course-based programmes like the MPH have fewer awards.
