Health Sciences at Western

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Next deadlineThursday, November 19, 2026

OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades
2027 entry
School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.
Official deadline

Other deadline details

Late September 2026Applications open on the OUAC2027 entry

Late September 2026
Page gives "Late September" under the heading "September 2026", no exact day

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No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
No single OUAC deadline
University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply

Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

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Mid April 2027Last date to receive English Proficiency test results2027 entry

Mid April 2027
Page gives "Mid April", no exact day

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

ENG4UEnglish
SBI4UBiology
MHF4U / MCV4U / MDM4UOne of Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors or Mathematics of Data Management

Application steps

Entry terms · Fall

September 2027 main-campus entry through OUAC code EW.

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Grades and final academic records
- Current Ontario high school applicants verify grades in OUAC. Other Canadian high school applicants complete the requested Self-Reported Grades Form. Other backgrounds follow the Student Center To-Do List. Final transcript or exam results are required before starting studies.
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Step 4Apply through OUAC and supply the university applicant checklist records required for your education route.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 5Report completed and in-progress Grade 11 U/M courses.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways

Ontario degree entry

Ontario high-school GroupA applicants; degree-specific alternatives remain in the source block

Ontario High School (Group A)
Required Courses: English (ENG4U) Biology, (SBI4U) One of: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Math of Data Management (MDM4U)
Students interested in Health Sciences with Biology should take Chemistry (SCH4U). It’s a prerequisite for the first year chemistry course required for Health Sciences with Biology.
Admission Average Guideline: High 80s to low 90s Averages reflect Ontario high school students. Achieving an average in the suggested range does not guarantee admission.
Requirements outside Ontario

Required Ontario applicant steps

Ontario high school applicants

Report completed and in-progress Grade 11 U/M courses.

Ontario students taking IB

Ontario OSSD applicants taking IB; Western undergraduate admission

Western assesses Ontario students taking IB on their OSSD. Your guidance office converts predicted and final IB results to Ontario high-school grades and submits them through OUAC.
Use the Ontario course and supplementary requirements for your chosen program. IB credit assessment is separate from the admission decision.

Full IB Diploma subject requirements

Applicants assessed on the full IB Diploma curriculum; Health Sciences entry

Biology and Mathematics (any IB mathematics), at Standard or Higher Level. Chemistry is recommended, rather than a general admission requirement.

Ontario general credential route

Ontario secondary-school applicants; programme-specific subjects and supplements apply separately

Complete the OSSD and at least six Grade 12 U/M courses, excluding co-op, including ENG4U. Submit completed and in-progress Grade 11 U/M courses and required English-proficiency evidence when applicable.
Meet the chosen programme’s subject requirements. Required courses need at least 70%; recommended courses are distinct from required courses.

Degree requirements

HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN HEALTH SCIENCES

Completion of first-year requirements with no failures. Students must have a minimum grade of 70% in each of Health Sciences 1001A/B, Health Sciences 1002A/B, Health Sciences 1111A/B, and Health Sciences 1300A/B ; a minimum grade of 60% in each of Biology 1001A and Biology 1002B ; and a minimum cumulative average of 70%.
Students are advised to consult with an academic advisor prior to selecting their first-year courses to ensure that the appropriate prerequisite courses have been selected to allow registration in courses at the 2000 level or above.
Module 9.0 courses:
See approved options
3.5 courses (to be taken in second year): Health Sciences 2250A/B, Health Sciences 2400A/B, Health Sciences 2610F/G, Health Sciences 2700A/B, Health Sciences 2711A/B, Health Sciences 2800 . 0.5 course (to be taken in third year): Health Sciences 3801A/B . 0.5 course in Health Research Methods from: Health Sciences 3811F/G, Health Sciences 3840A/B, Health Sciences 3910F/G, Health Sciences 4200F/G, Health Sciences 4205A/B, Health Sciences 4240F/G, Health Sciences 4250A/B . 0.5 course in Ecological Health from: Health Sciences 3010F/G, Health Sciences 3025A/B, Health Sciences 3071A/B, Health Sciences 3240A/B, Health Sciences 3250F/G, Health Sciences 3650F/G, Health Sciences 3704A/B, Health Sciences 4220F/G, Health Sciences 4505F/G, Health Sciences 4615F/G . 4.0 courses from: Rehabilitation Sciences, Health Sciences, or Communication Sciences and Disorders at the 2010-level or above (not otherwise selected).
Note : a maximum of 12.0 credits (at the 1000-level or higher) from amongst Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, or Communication Sciences and Disorders courses, may be taken in any Specialization or Honours Specialization degree or module in the School of Health Studies.
All Honours Specialization modules in Health Sciences require the successful completion of at least 1.0 4000-level Health Sciences credits prior to graduation.

HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN HEALTH SCIENCES WITH BIOLOGY

Completion of first-year requirements with no failures. Students must have an average of at least 70% with no grade less than 60% in 4.0 principal courses:
See approved options
Health Sciences 1001A/B, Health Sciences 1002A/B, Health Sciences 1111A/B, and Health Sciences 1300A/B (each with a minimum grade of 70%);
Students are advised to consult with an academic advisor prior to selecting their first-year courses to ensure that the appropriate prerequisite courses have been selected to allow registration in courses at the 2000-level or above.
Module 9.0 courses:
See approved options
3.5 courses (to be taken in second year): Health Sciences 2250A/B, Health Sciences 2400A/B, Health Sciences 2610F/G, Health Sciences 2700A/B, Health Sciences 2711A/B, Health Sciences 2800 . 0.5 course (to be taken in third year): Health Sciences 3801A/B . 0.5 course from: Health Sciences at the 3000-level or above. 0.5 course from: Health Sciences at the 4000-level. 0.5 course: Biochemistry 2280A . 2.0 courses from: Biology 2581A/B, Biology 2382A/B, Biology 2483A/B, Biology 2471A/B, Biology 2485A/B, Biology 2601A/B . 0.5 course: Chemistry 2213A/B . 0.5 course from: Biology 3316A/B, Biology 3592A/B, Biology 3601A/B, the former Biology 3332A/B. 0.5 course in Biology at the 2200-level or above, which may include courses listed above not already taken.
Note : a maximum of 12.0 credits (at the 1000-level or higher) from amongst Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, or Communication Sciences and Disorders courses, may be taken in any Specialization or Honours Specialization degree or module in the School of Health Studies.

HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES

Registration in the School of Health Studies. Completion of year one course requirements with no grade less than 60%. Students must have a minimum grade of 70% in each of Health Sciences 1001A/B, Health Sciences 1002A/B, Health Sciences 1111A/B, and Health Sciences 1300A/B, minimum grade of 60% in each of Biology 1001A and Biology 1002B, and a minimum cumulative average of 70%.
Module 9.0 courses:
See approved options
3.5 courses (to be taken in second year): Health Sciences 2250A/B, Health Sciences 2400A/B, Health Sciences 2610F/G, Health Sciences 2700A/B, Health Sciences 2711A/B, Health Sciences 2800 . 0.5 course (to be taken in third year): Health Sciences 3801A/B . 1.0 course : Rehabilitation Sciences 3060A/B, Rehabilitation Sciences 3061A/B (minimum grade of 70%). 4.0 courses from: Health Sciences 3050A/B, Health Sciences 3300A/B, Health Sciences 4074A/B, Physiology 2130 or Physiology and Pharmacology 2000, Rehabilitation Sciences or Communication Sciences and Disorders at the 3000-level or above (not otherwise selected).
A maximum of 1.0 FCE may be used as a double credit towards a degree with combined modules (e.g. specialization and minor, double major, major and minor).
A maximum of 12.0 credits (at the 1000-level or higher) from amongst Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, or Communication Sciences and Disorders courses, may be taken in any Specialization or Honours Specialization degree or module in the School of Health Studies.

MAJOR IN HEALTH SCIENCES

Completion of first-year requirements. Students must have a minimum cumulative average of 65%, with a minimum grade of 60% in each of: Health Sciences 1001A/B, Health Sciences 1002A/B, Health Sciences 1111A/B and Health Sciences 1300A/B ; Biology 1001A and Biology 1002B ; 0.5 additional course.
Module 6.0 courses:
See approved options
3.5 courses (to be taken in second year): Health Sciences 2250A/B, Health Sciences 2400A/B, Health Sciences 2610F/G, Health Sciences 2700A/B, Health Sciences 2711A/B, Health Sciences 2800 . 0.5 course (to be taken in third year): Health Sciences 3801A/B . 2.0 courses from: Health Sciences at the 2010-level or above.

MAJOR IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES

Registration in the School of Kinesiology. Completion of year one course requirements with no grade less than 60%. Students must have an average of at least 70% in the 5.0 course load and 70% in each of the principal courses including Kinesiology 1050A/B, Kinesiology 1060A/B or Health Sciences 1300A/B, Kinesiology 1070A/B, Kinesiology 1080A/B, and 1.0 of the following courses: Physiology 1021, Physiology 2130, or Physiology and Pharmacology 2000 . Enrolment is limited. Meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee admission.
Module 6.0 courses: 0.5 course from: Kinesiology 3347A/B, Psychology 2410A/B . 1.0 course : Rehabilitation Sciences 3060A/B, Rehabilitation Sciences 3061A/B . 4.5 courses from: Health Sciences 3050A/B, Kinesiology 2994A/B/Y, Kinesiology 3222A/B, Kinesiology 3336A/B, Kinesiology 3402A/B, Kinesiology 3412A/B, Kinesiology 3457A/B, Kinesiology 3474A/B, Kinesiology 3480A/B, Kinesiology 3550A/B, Kinesiology 4241A/B, Kinesiology 4276F/G, 4412A/B, 4420A/B, Kinesiology 4437A/B, Kinesiology 4457A/B, Kinesiology 4464F/G, Kinesiology 4474A/B, Kinesiology 4480A/B, Kinesiology 4560A/B, Rehabilitation Sciences or Communication Sciences and Disorders courses at the 3000-level or above (not otherwise selected). Note : A maximum of 1.0 FCE may be used as a double credit towards a degree with combined modules (e.g. specialization and minor, double major, major and minor).

SPECIALIZATION IN HEALTH SCIENCES

Completion of first-year requirements. Students must have a minimum cumulative average of 65%, with a minimum grade of 60% in each of: Health Sciences 1001A/B, Health Sciences 1002A/B, Health Sciences 1111A/B and Health Sciences 1300A/B ; Biology 1001A and Biology 1002B ; 0.5 additional course.
Module 9.0 courses:
See approved options
3.5 courses (to be taken in second year): Health Sciences 2250A/B, Health Sciences 2400A/B, Health Sciences 2610F/G, Health Sciences 2700A/B, Health Sciences 2711A/B, Health Sciences 2800 . 0.5 course (to be taken in third year): Health Sciences 3801A/B . 0.5 course in Health Research Methods from: Health Sciences 3811F/G, Health Sciences 3840A/B, Health Sciences 3910F/G, Health Sciences 4200F/G, Health Sciences 4205A/B, Health Sciences 4240F/G, Health Sciences 4250A/B . 0.5 course in Ecological Health from: Health Sciences 3010F/G, Health Sciences 3025A/B, Health Sciences 3071A/B, Health Sciences 3240A/B, Health Sciences 3250F/G, Health Sciences 3650F/G, Health Sciences 3704A/B, Health Sciences 4220F/G, Health Sciences 4505F/G, Health Sciences 4615F/G . 4.0 courses from: Rehabilitation Sciences, Health Sciences, or Communication Sciences and Disorders at the 2010-level or above (not otherwise selected).
Note: a maximum of 12.0 credits (at the 1000-level or higher) from amongst Health Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, or Communication Sciences and Disorders courses, may be taken in any Specialization or Honours Specialization degree or module in the School of Health Studies.

Other requirements and route notes

Programme: Required Courses: English (ENG4U) Biology, (SBI4U) One of: Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Math of Data Management (MDM4U)
Programme: Students interested in Health Sciences with Biology should take Chemistry (SCH4U). It’s a prerequisite for the first year chemistry course required for Health Sciences with Biology.

References

Program facts

Entering average~High 80s to low 90s

Ontario high-school entry in 2027/28, exact listed route EW. Later major/option selection and other applicant categories remain separate.

InternshipOptional paid internships and credit-bearing placements

The current Health Sciences prospectus lists experiential-learning placements and internships, community-engaged projects and independent/summer research opportunities across its published degree options. The summary does not specify a required paid co-op term or guarantee a position; individual course/route eligibility applies.

Apply after Year 2 and the required coursework with a 70% cumulative average. Internships are full-time for 4, 8, 12 or 16 months. The school currently limits the option to domestic students, and students return for at least 3.5 credits.

Check work experience options

Majors & specializations

EW admits students to Health Sciences. Health Sciences, Health Sciences with Biology and Rehabilitation Sciences are later BHSc module routes. Public Health is a separate Year 2 BSc option.

Honours Specialization in Health Sciences

BHSc

Study a broad range of health topics across the lifespan.

Published requirements

Courses

Current common first-year Health Sciences requirements. Existing upper-year course examples remain scoped to distinct modules, not a single compulsory course menu.

First year: common Health Sciences courses6 listed

3.0 required credits plus 2.0 elective credits. Choose the upper-year module before entering Year 2; this source does not assign every course to a term.

HEALTSCI 1001A/BPersonal Determinants of Health0.5 credits
Health, wellness and personal approaches to improving health.
HEALTSCI 1002A/BSocial Determinants of Health0.5 credits
Social influences on health, equity, population health and health inequalities.
HEALTSCI 1111A/BAchieving Balance and Meaning0.5 credits
Mind-body connections, resilience, wellbeing and healthy daily practices.
HEALTSCI 1300A/BFunctional Human Gross Anatomy0.5 credits
Human skeletal, muscular and cardiovascular anatomy with clinical examples.
BIOLOGY 1001ABiology for Science0.5 credits
Inheritance, evolution and ecology through an integrative approach to biology.
Biology 1002BBiology For Science Ii0.5 credits
Enzymes, membranes, energy processes and molecular genetics.

Additional published courses

HEALTSCI 2610F/GIntroduction to Ethics and Health
Apply moral theories and reasoning to healthcare ethics, scarce resources and consent.
HEALTSCI 2800Health Sciences Research
Health-research questions, study design, qualitative and quantitative methods, analysis and knowledge translation.
HEALTSCI 3801A/BMeasurement and Analysis
Health-research measurement, reliability, validity, uncertainty, statistical tests, correlation and regression.
HEALTSCI 3250F/GGlobal Health Promotion
Global health determinants and promotion strategies, including activism and community development.
HEALTSCI 4220F/GHealth Among Marginalized Populations
How social and individual forces shape marginalisation and health, through critical theoretical perspectives.
HEALTSCI 4240F/GKnowledge Translation in Health
How research knowledge is created, shared, implemented and evaluated in health.
CHEM 1301A/BDiscovering Chemical Structure
Chemical structure, bonding, organic stereochemistry and coordination complexes.
BIOCHEM 2280ABiochemistry and Molecular Biology
Protein structure and function, intermediary metabolism and nucleic acids.
HEALTSCI 2400A/BHealth Policy
Canadian health-policy decision-makers, processes and the choice, implementation and evaluation of policy tools.
BIOLOGY 2485A/BEnvironmental Biology
Environmental biology, ecosystems, human population impacts, resource exploitation and possible solutions.
BIOLOGY 3316A/BAdvanced Cell Biology
Cell organisation, membranes, energy, movement, specialisation and interactions through experimental observations.
BIOLOGY 3592A/BPrinciples of Human Genetics
Human genetic variation, mutations, gene expression and genome mapping.
EPID 2200A/BIntroduction to Epidemiology
Calculate epidemiological measures, assess study designs and critically review published medical research.
Health Sciences 2400A/BHEALTH POLICY0.5 credits
Canadian health-policy decision-makers, processes and the choice, implementation and evaluation of policy tools.
Prerequisite(s): Health Sciences 1001A/B and Health Sciences 1002A/B with a minimum grade of 60% in each.
PUBHEALT 4000ECurrent Topics in Public Health
PHYSIOL 2130Human Physiology
Human and mammalian body systems, metabolism, reproduction and homeostasis.
HEALTSCI 2250A/BHealth Promotion
Canadian health-promotion models, disease prevention and programme planning, implementation and evaluation.
HEALTSCI 3050A/BHealth Related Quality of Life
Define and measure health-related quality of life across wellness, illness and disease.
REHABSCI 3060A/BHealth Conditions and Disease
Conditions encountered in rehabilitation and concepts concerning people with disabilities.
REHABSCI 3061A/BFoundations of Rehabilitation Science
HEALTSCI 4074A/BPhysical Activity and Exercise in Older Adults
Physical activity, independence, exercise responses and chronic-disease effects in older adults.

Elective choices

HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN HEALTH SCIENCES

Students are advised to consult with an academic advisor prior to selecting their first-year courses to ensure that the appropriate prerequisite courses have been selected to allow registration in courses at the 2000 level or above.
3.5 courses (to be taken in second year): Health Sciences 2250A/B, Health Sciences 2400A/B, Health Sciences 2610F/G, Health Sciences 2700A/B, Health Sciences 2711A/B, Health Sciences 2800 . 0.5 course (to be taken in third year): Health Sciences 3801A/B . 0.5 course in Health Research Methods from: Health Sciences 3811F/G, Health Sciences 3840A/B, Health Sciences 3910F/G, Health Sciences 4200F/G, Health Sciences 4205A/B, Health Sciences 4240F/G, Health Sciences 4250A/B . 0.5 course in Ecological Health from: Health Sciences 3010F/G, Health Sciences 3025A/B, Health Sciences 3071A/B, Health Sciences 3240A/B, Health Sciences 3250F/G, Health Sciences 3650F/G, Health Sciences 3704A/B, Health Sciences 4220F/G, Health Sciences 4505F/G, Health Sciences 4615F/G . 4.0 courses from: Rehabilitation Sciences, Health Sciences, or Communication Sciences and Disorders at the 2010-level or above (not otherwise selected).

HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN HEALTH SCIENCES WITH BIOLOGY

Students are advised to consult with an academic advisor prior to selecting their first-year courses to ensure that the appropriate prerequisite courses have been selected to allow registration in courses at the 2000-level or above.

HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES

3.5 courses (to be taken in second year): Health Sciences 2250A/B, Health Sciences 2400A/B, Health Sciences 2610F/G, Health Sciences 2700A/B, Health Sciences 2711A/B, Health Sciences 2800 . 0.5 course (to be taken in third year): Health Sciences 3801A/B . 1.0 course : Rehabilitation Sciences 3060A/B, Rehabilitation Sciences 3061A/B (minimum grade of 70%). 4.0 courses from: Health Sciences 3050A/B, Health Sciences 3300A/B, Health Sciences 4074A/B, Physiology 2130 or Physiology and Pharmacology 2000, Rehabilitation Sciences or Communication Sciences and Disorders at the 3000-level or above (not otherwise selected).

MAJOR IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES

Module 6.0 courses: 0.5 course from: Kinesiology 3347A/B, Psychology 2410A/B . 1.0 course : Rehabilitation Sciences 3060A/B, Rehabilitation Sciences 3061A/B . 4.5 courses from: Health Sciences 3050A/B, Kinesiology 2994A/B/Y, Kinesiology 3222A/B, Kinesiology 3336A/B, Kinesiology 3402A/B, Kinesiology 3412A/B, Kinesiology 3457A/B, Kinesiology 3474A/B, Kinesiology 3480A/B, Kinesiology 3550A/B, Kinesiology 4241A/B, Kinesiology 4276F/G, 4412A/B, 4420A/B, Kinesiology 4437A/B, Kinesiology 4457A/B, Kinesiology 4464F/G, Kinesiology 4474A/B, Kinesiology 4480A/B, Kinesiology 4560A/B, Rehabilitation Sciences or Communication Sciences and Disorders courses at the 3000-level or above (not otherwise selected). Note : A maximum of 1.0 FCE may be used as a double credit towards a degree with combined modules (e.g. specialization and minor, double major, major and minor).

SPECIALIZATION IN HEALTH SCIENCES

3.5 courses (to be taken in second year): Health Sciences 2250A/B, Health Sciences 2400A/B, Health Sciences 2610F/G, Health Sciences 2700A/B, Health Sciences 2711A/B, Health Sciences 2800 . 0.5 course (to be taken in third year): Health Sciences 3801A/B . 0.5 course in Health Research Methods from: Health Sciences 3811F/G, Health Sciences 3840A/B, Health Sciences 3910F/G, Health Sciences 4200F/G, Health Sciences 4205A/B, Health Sciences 4240F/G, Health Sciences 4250A/B . 0.5 course in Ecological Health from: Health Sciences 3010F/G, Health Sciences 3025A/B, Health Sciences 3071A/B, Health Sciences 3240A/B, Health Sciences 3250F/G, Health Sciences 3650F/G, Health Sciences 3704A/B, Health Sciences 4220F/G, Health Sciences 4505F/G, Health Sciences 4615F/G . 4.0 courses from: Rehabilitation Sciences, Health Sciences, or Communication Sciences and Disorders at the 2010-level or above (not otherwise selected).

Study routes

EW admits students to Health Sciences. Health Sciences, Health Sciences with Biology and Rehabilitation Sciences are later BHSc module routes. Public Health is a separate Year 2 BSc option.

HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN HEALTH SCIENCES
HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN HEALTH SCIENCES WITH BIOLOGY
HONOURS SPECIALIZATION IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES
MAJOR IN HEALTH SCIENCES
MAJOR IN REHABILITATION SCIENCES
SPECIALIZATION IN HEALTH SCIENCES
Combined BHSc and Ivey HBA
Year 2 Public Health BSc application

Study locations

Published academic-unit locations: The School of Health Studies lists its office in the Arthur and Sonia Labatt Health Sciences Building, room 222. This is the programme’s school contact office; course rooms are separate.Western healthsci: current named programme/faculty location