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Fall Preview Day March Break Open House Sunday, November 18, 2018 Saturday, March 9, 2019 PROGRAMS Overview ......................................................................... 4 English Language Proficiency Requirements ....64 Arts & Humanities .........................................................6 How to Apply ...............................................................65 Engineering .................................................................. 10 Supplemental Admission Applications Health Sciences ...........................................................14 and Profiles .................................................................. 66 Kinesiology ....................................................................16 After You Apply ............................................................67 Nursing ...........................................................................18 Information & Media Studies .................................. 20 HOME SWEET HOME Music ..............................................................................24 Living in London......................................................... 68 Science ..........................................................................28 Living in Residence ....................................................70 Medical Sciences........................................................32 Social Science .............................................................36 BUDGETING DAN Department of Management & Costs ...............................................................................72 Organizational Studies ..............................................40 Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries .........................73 Ivey Business School ................................................44 Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry ............46 STUDENT EXPERIENCE Education ......................................................................48 Experiential Learning .................................................74 Law .................................................................................49 International Opportunities ......................................76 Brescia University College .......................................51 Athletics .........................................................................78 Huron University College .........................................52 Student Clubs ............................................................. 80 King’s University College .........................................53 Western Entrepreneurship ........................................81 Student Support Services ........................................82 APPLYING Health and Wellness ..................................................84 Your Application Step by Step ................................54 Career Planning ..........................................................85 Identify Your Applicant Type ...................................55 Important Dates and Deadlines .............................56 VISIT US Admission Requirements .........................................57 Campus Tours and Open Houses .........................86 #offtowesternu RANKED AMONG MORE 3M NATIONAL ONE OF CANADA’S TOP THE TOP 1% OF TEACHING FELLOWS 10 RESEARCH-INTENSIVE UNIVERSITIES IN THAN ANY UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITIES THE WORLD IN ONTARIO choosewesternu westernu choosewesternu The Modular Degree Structure – How does it work? Modules can be combined in the three different types of degrees offered, as shown in the chart. For example, if you are planning to complete a four-year Honors Bachelor Degree, you can do an Honors Specialization in Health Sciences and a Major in Film Studies or a Major in Biochemistry and a Major in Mathematics. There are thousands of possible combinations at Western! 1. An Honors Specialization Module is comprised of 9.0 or 3. A Major Module is comprised of 6.0–7.0 credits and is more credits and is available only in an Honors Bachelor available in all three degree types. Degree (4 year). 4. A Minor Module is comprised of 4.0–5.0 credits and is 2. A Specialization Module is comprised of 9.0 or more available in all three degree types. credits and is available only in the Bachelor Degree (4 year). DEGREE TYPE AVAILABLE MODULE COMBINATIONS The Honors Bachelor Degree (4 year) Honors Specialization Honors Specialization – Major 15.0 credits Honors Specialization – Minor after first year Major – Major Specialization Specialization – Major The Bachelor Degree (4 year) Specialization – Minor Academic Programs 15.0 credits Major – Major after first year Major LET’S TALK PROGRAMS Major – Minor Major – Minor – Minor The Bachelor Degree (3 year) Major You have choices. 10.0 credits Major – Minor Explore as much as possible. after first year Minor – Minor Programs within Arts & Humanities, Health Sciences, Kinesiology, Science, Social Science or Kick your academic experience up a notch. Media, Information & Technoculture Scholar’s Electives | scholarselectives.uwo.ca During the first year, your courses will be a combination of prerequisites for the program you want and the electives you choose. You can take electives from almost any faculty. Do you want to do research at the undergraduate level? Do you want to pursue higher education at the postgraduate/ professional level? If yes, apply! At the end of your first year, choose the program you want to study. Deadline to apply: February 14, 2019 Engineering, Medical Sciences, Music, Nursing You will focus primarily on your field. Though most of your first-year courses will be predetermined, you still have an Western Scholars | westernscholars.uwo.ca opportunity to explore within your field throughout the duration of your program and specialize further after your first year. Together with other outstanding students, you will learn and grow as global citizens in an engaging, enriching and You have flexibility. inspiring environment. No application necessary, but you do need a 90 per cent average. Specialize in one area or combine your two passions. School for Advanced Studies in Arts & Humanities (SASAH) | uwo.ca/arts/sasah Study humanities at the next level, including learning a second language, hands-on experiences, digital engagement and Western’s modular degree structure gives you flexibility with your degree. In many cases, you can combine programs from international travel. different faculties, schools or departments; or you can focus on a specific subject in greater depth. Deadline to apply: February 28, 2019 A module is a collection of courses (defined by a Faculty or Affiliated University College) in an area of study. The more courses in a module, the higher the level of specialization. Western Integrated Science (WISc) | uwo.ca/sci/WISc/program Looking for an academic challenge? Our world’s challenges are broad. Learn how to tackle climate change, world hunger, alternative energy, or another global challenge from multiple scientific disciplines. Graduate with two degrees instead of one. Deadline to apply: March 17, 2019 Concurrent Degrees: Study two major modules at the same time, like Applied Math and Engineering, or Kinesiology and Music. Professional second-entry programs Combined Degrees: Combine your degree with one of Western’s professional faculties, like the Ivey Business School, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry or Western Law. Second-entry programs require some years of undergraduate study before you can start. At Western, we offer second- entry undergraduate programs in business, dentistry, law, education and medicine. Read more about these programs on See what’s available in your faculty on pages 6-41. pages 43-49. 4 5 TAKE YOUR STUDIES TO THE NEXT LEVEL Internship International Learning ARTS Community Engaged Learning Research Fieldwork Combined Degree with the Ivey Business School & HUMANITIES Job Shadow Certificates and Diplomas uwo.ca/arts | [email protected] | 519.661.3043 STUDY WHAT YOU LOVE CLASSICAL STUDIES FILM STUDIES • Classical Studies • Film Studies • Greek and Latin* • General Cinema Studies* • Greek and Latin Literature* • Greek and Roman Archaeology* LINGUISTICS EXPLORE INTERNSHIPS IN GAIN HANDS-ON PACK YOUR BAGS: STUDY, • Greek and Roman History* • Linguistics MUSEUMS, PUBLISHING, EXPERIENCE VOLUNTEER OR WORK ABROAD • Greek* THEATRE AND MORE • Latin* PHILOSOPHY 100% of our programs Integrate international New for 2018! Complete • Ethics* offer experiential experiences into your ENGLISH AND WRITING STUDIES learning opportunities. an internship in your third university education. Take a • Philosophy Deepen your year and beyond. Gain Study Tour course and travel to • Creative Writing* • Philosophy of Science* Arts & Humanities understanding of class resumé-building skills and Italy, Rwanda, Greece, Spain, • Creative Writing and English Language & Literature content through action. practical knowledge so you England, Cuba or New York. • English for Teachers* graduate career-ready. • English Language and Literature SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES IN • General English* THE ARTS & HUMANITIES • Medieval Studies • Arts and Humanities (SASAH) • Popular Literature and Cultural Studies* • Theatre Studies VISUAL ARTS • Writing Studies* • Art History • Art History and Museum Studies MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES • Art History and Studio Arts • Comparative Literature and Culture* • Museum and Curatorial Studies • Digital Humanities* • Studio Arts • Digital Spanish* • Visual Arts • German Language