Graduate

 How to Apply

Please note the Department cannot pre-evaluate copies of transcripts to ascertain if you should apply to our program. A complete application must be submitted for review.

Applicants are responsible to ensure that a complete application package is submitted. Incomplete applications WILL NOT be assessed by the Selection Committee.

Please note the Department cannot pre-evaluate copies of transcripts to ascertain if you should apply to our program. A complete application must be submitted for review.

Applicants are responsible to ensure that a complete application package is submitted. Incomplete applications WILL NOT be assessed by the Selection Committee.

 

Research Based M.Sc. and P.hD.
  •  Please be aware that we will accept applications to our program at anytime.
 
  • We are currently taking applications for September 2013. While applications will be assessed right through to the end of June for September 2013 admission, you are encouraged to apply early as you can to ensure the best opportunity.
 

 

The Department of Pathology offers Research Based M.Sc. and Ph.D. graduate degrees in Full-time and Part-time. These degrees require completion of a research intensive thesis, course work and participation in a seminar program.

To apply please click on the following link:
apply

1. Complete the on-line application.

2. Application Fee of $100.00 Canadian (payable at the time of completing the online application).

3. OFFICIAL Transcript(s): If you have attended or are currently attending any Ontario University of College other than The University of Western Ontario, you MUST use the electronic application process to request transcripts. These transcripts will be delivered electronically to the Department.

  • Past or current students of the University of Western Ontario do not need to provide transcripts for their academic history. This information will be obtained internally.
  • Other Canadian, US or international transcripts: One Original, official copy, must be forwarded to this department (mailing address below). If international transcripts are not in English, one should be in the original language and one should be the English Translations.
  • Transcripts should be sent directly to us from the issuing institute, and not via the applicant. Transcripts are considered official if they have original stamps and or seals and are in a institute envelope which is sealed and signed on the flap by an official from the office issuing the transcript. Photocopies of originals will not be accepted.

4. Statement of Academic Intent: (one to two pages) outlining future goals, and specific areas of interest as well as the reason(s) for wishing to pursue a graduate degree. Any past experiences (academic, occupational, volunteer) that the applicant considers relevant to his/her application should also be highlighted.

5. Reference letters: 2(collected electronically upon receipt of application. You will be notified electronically when the reference has been submitted). We would like to see your reference letters com from a professor or scientific supervisor.

6. International Students: Students who are not Canadian residents and whose native language is not English are required to take the TOEFL examination. Applicants must have a total overall score of 90 with a minimum score of 23 in the speaking portion of the iBT test and no other score less than 20. Please note photocopies of TOEFL scores are not acceptable. When submitting an application please arrange to have an original score sent to the University, directly from the issuing office. [Western’s TOEFL ID is 0984]. We only accept TOEFL scores, we do not accept IELTS, etc.

Application Process: Complete applications will be evaluated with regards to academic credentials and background. If your academic grades and background are acceptable, we will circulate your application to the graduate faculty members in our department for the purpose of identifying potential research supervisor(s) based on your research interest.

Financial Assistance: All research based students in the Department of Pathology are eligible for a stipend. Please contact the Graduate Coordinator for details.

 


Masters of Clinical Sciences - Pathologists' Assistant

Application Deadline – April 1st

To Apply please click on the following link:

apply

1. Complete the on-line application.

2. Application Fee of $100.00 Canadian (payable at the time of completing the online application).

3. Reference letters, 2(collected electronically upon receipt of application. You will be notified electronically when the reference has been submitted). We would like to see your reference letters com from a professor or scientific supervisor.

4. OFFICIAL Transcript(s): If you have attended or are currently attending any Ontario University of College other than The University of Western Ontario, you MUST use the electronic application process to request transcripts. These transcripts will be delivered electronically to the Department.

  • Past or current students of the University of Western Ontario do not need to provide transcripts for their academic history. This information will be obtained internally.
  • Other Canadian, US or international transcripts: One Original, official copy, must be forwarded to this department (mailing address below). If international transcripts are not in English, one should be in the original language and one should be the English Translations.
  • Transcripts should be sent directly to me from the issuing institute, and not via the applicant. Transcripts are considered official if they have original stamps and or seals and are in a institute envelope which is sealed and signed on the flap by an official from the office issuing the transcript. Photocopies of originals will not be accepted.

5. Statement of Academic Intent: (one to two pages) outlining future goals, and specific areas of interest as well as the reason(s) for wishing to pursue a graduate degree. Any past experiences (academic, occupational, volunteer) that the applicant considers relevant to his/her application should also be highlighted.

6. International Students: Students who are not Canadian residents and whose native language is not English are required to take the TOEFL examination. Applicants must have a total overall score of 90 with a minimum score of 23 in the speaking portion of the iBT test and no other score less than 20. Please note photocopies of TOEFL scores are not acceptable. When submitting an application please arrange to have an original score sent to the University, directly from the issuing office. [Western’s TOEFL ID is 0984].

Application Review: Are reviewed by the Pathologists’ Assistant Selection Committee. The Selection meets to review all applications in the late spring. The committee bases their review of each applicant, e.g. 40% on Academic Average; 40% on Statement of Intent; 10% on Reference letter 1; and 10% on Reference letter 2.

An interview will be granted to those deemed qualified to attend the program based on the review of the submitted application.

Tuition Fees

Tuition Fees for this program is $20,000 per year for domestic students and $30,000 per year for International students. Ancillary and supplementary fees are not included in the tuition fees. 

Financial Assistance: The Pathology department does not provide financial support for students in this program.

 



Further Information:
If you have questions about Graduate Studies in Pathology at Western please contact:

Tracey Koning, Graduate Coordinator

Department of Pathology

Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

Dental Sciences Building, Room 4025

Western University

London, Ontario

N6A 5C1

Email:path.grad@schulich.uwo.ca

 


 

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Email: gradapps@ouac.on.ca

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