This is a competitive, limited-enrollment program that accepts 100 students annually into Year 2. This includes 50 students accepted from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, and 50 students accepted from Western’s Faculty of Health Sciences. Admission priority is given to students completing their first year at Western. Transfer opportunities are limited. 

Can transfer students apply?

Year 2 admission:

• Connect with a coordinator in the BMSUE Office if you are interested in transferring into Year 2 of the program.
• 100 students are admitted to the program in May of each year. Preference is given if you’ve completed the admission requirements at Western. If all 100 spots are filled by Western students, no additional spaces will be available for transfer students (including second-degree students).

Year 3 admission:

• Connect with a Coordinator in the BMSUE Office to if you are interested in transferring into Year 3 of the Public Health Program.
• Entry into Year 3 is not guaranteed and depends on available space.
• Openings occur only if:
  • Some of the 100 students do not meet progression requirements or choose to leave the program.
  • You have completed the required courses with competitive grades.

Next steps

If you’re considering transferring, we strongly recommend early planning and connecting with an advisor to explore your options. Please contact academic advising for guidance.