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BMSc Advantage
Why BMSc? The BMSc Program offers many advantages to meet the current and future needs of students.
- the basic medical science departments offer Modules from a wide range of disciplines
- students can specialize in one discipline or pursue a broad, interdisciplinary program (e.g. by completing an Honours Specialization in IMS or Double Majors in two disciplines)
- if admitted to the Ivey School of Business, students can complete two degrees in 5 years (Combined BMSc/HBA Program)
- students can complete an in-depth study of a particular discipline by choosing one of 21 Honours Specialization modules
- while Major modules provide foundational courses at the second- and third-year level, Honours Specialization modules allow for an in-depth study by requiring advanced courses at the 4000-level.
- students can choose to specialize in a particular discipline or undertake a broad, interdisciplinary program
- an additional Major or Minor can be completed from the basic medical sciences or from a different faculty/school
- if admitted to the Ivey School of Business, students can complete two degrees in 5 years (Combined BMSc/HBA Program)
- first-year courses in biology, chemistry and physics involve hands-on laboratories that bring to life the material covered in lectures
- third-year laboratories in the basic medical sciences provide the opportunity to design experiments, participate as human subjects, etc.
- fourth-year research projects, available in most Honours Specialization modules, give students the opportunity to experience the trials and tribulations of novel research under the supervision of a faculty member.
- students undertake a research project under the supervision of a faculty member when enrolled in Year 4 of one of 20 Honours Specialization modules (IMS does not contain a research project)
- additional opportunities for research experience include courses such Biochemistry 3383F/G and Medical Biophysics 3970Z
- summer research opportunities include NSERC USRAs and volunteering in the labs of faculty members
- the Scholar's Electives program allows students to undertake a research project in Years 2 and 3, under the supervision of a faculty member
- A few Accelerated Masters Programs are available for students with significant research experience in their undergraduate programs.
- there are lots of opportunities to get involved with student clubs, groups and associations, such as the Science Students' Council (SSC), BMSA, BUGS, etc.
- students can complete an 8-16 month paid internship with the Science/BMSc Internship Program
- study abroad/exchange programs allow for an international experience
- completing an Honours Specialization that contains a research project in Year 4 is great preparation for graduate (Masters/PhD) programs.
- many BMSc graduates are admitted to professional schools/programs such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, optometry, etc. The modules within the BMSc Program often provide many of the prerequisite courses needed for admission to such programs
- BMSc graduates have pursued a variety of paths after graduation
- the Western experience is so much more that what students learn in the classroom!
- visit Welcome to Western and learn why Western is such a great place to study and grow!