Applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

• An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in the area of health sciences, from an accredited university, college or institute
• Minimum B average based on the last two years or 20 half credits of study
• Two references
  • One academic (if attended university within the last five years) and one professional
• Demonstrated English language proficiency, including both written and oral communication
  • Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS is recommended)
  • A minimum TOEFL score of 620 (paper-based), 105 (internet-based), 260 (computer-based) or an IELTS score of 7.5 is required
• Advanced computer skills

Learners who hold an undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in an unrelated field and have at least two years of appropriate, full-time employment experience in the health sciences may be admitted on a case-by case basis.

The Graduate Diploma in Applied Health Sciences is designed by leaders in the fields of education and healthcare with input from students and employers. Over the course of study, students will develop:

• 1A. Develop an understanding of a substantial body of knowledge in health and health care.
• 1B. Develop an understanding of different facets of health science and their interconnections.
• 1C. Develop an appreciation for how health knowledge is reflected in and interpreted and applied by different professions/disciplines.
• 1D. Develop an awareness of the scope and complexity of knowledge in the health sciences.
• 2A. Develop an understanding of the concepts of critical thinking and critical analysis, and appreciate how these approaches inform the examination of health and healthcare.
• 2B. Acquire a working comprehension of qualitative and quantitative methodologies in creating and interpreting health and healthcare knowledge.
• 2C. Develop an understanding of, and facility with, the research techniques appropriate to effectively explore this health information.
• 2D. Begin to “internalize” an efficient approach to keeping abreast of the rapidly evolving health-sciences evidence base.
• 3A. Analyze critically a range of health issues by applying current knowledge and perspectives to a range of health questions.
• 4A. Develop insight into one’s capacity to contribute to human health through a critical understanding of current health knowledge and research techniques.
• 4B. Apply advanced understanding of health issues to one’s personal health employment environment.
• 5A. Convey effectively current knowledge of health sciences to diverse audiences.
• 5B. Communicate effectively in inter-professional teams.
• 6A. Describe the inherent complexities of human health and health systems.
• 6B. Identify and critically appraise a diversity of perspectives on health and health care.

Requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Applied Health Sciences can be fulfilled in:

• 20 months, assuming one course is taken each semester
• 12 months, assuming two courses are taken each semester

All five courses must be completed within a five-year period.

These fees are subject to change and are set by Western University. Instructions for students paying tuition from a Canadian bank are available from the Office of the Registrar.”

For general pro,gram inquiries, please contact gdahs@uwo.ca.