Biochemistry at Western: Admission Average
Western University · London, ON
What average do you need for Biochemistry at Western?
Biochemistry at Western University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #4 of 17 Western programs by admission average.
Strong research program, good pre-med and pre-pharmacy pathway.
How competitive is it?
Of the 5 universities we track that offer it, none ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Biochemistry at other universities
- McMaster University – high 80s
- Queen's University – high 80s
- University of Ottawa – high 80s
- Brock University – high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Biology
- Chemistry
- One additional U/M course
First-year courses
- Organic Chemistry
- Biology
- Calculus
- Physics
- Laboratory Methods
These are typical for Biochemistry programs across Canada. About the Biochemistry degree
After a Biochemistry degree
Biochemistry usually takes 4 years. Many graduates go on to graduate or professional school.
- Pharmacist – $85,000 to $140,000
- Research Scientist – $60,000 to $140,000
- Geneticist / Genomics Scientist – $65,000 to $140,000
- Family Physician / GP – $180,000 to $400,000
- Organic chemistry in first and second year is genuinely difficult - many students struggle here.
- Strong preparation for pharmacy school, MD programs, and life sciences graduate programs.
- Research lab experience during undergrad is essential for competitive graduate school applications.
Applying to Western
Western University is best known nationally for the Ivey Business School, which offers Canada's most selective and prestigious undergraduate business program (HBA). Western has a reputation for a vibrant social campus life alongside genuine academic excellence. The campus in London, Ontario is widely considered one of the most beautiful in Canada.
Western University is in London, ON, was founded in 1878 and has about 40,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,200 a year, co-op is not widely offered and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- Getting into Ivey requires strong first-year grades (typically 80%+ at Western) plus extracurriculars and an application - grades at Western aren't everything.
- Western's social culture is a real part of the experience - many students cite it as a key reason they chose it.
- London is a mid-sized city - lower cost of living than Toronto but fewer industry connections.
Other Western programs
- Ivey HBA (Business) – high 80s-low 90s (for admission to Western; Ivey selection internal)
- Medical Sciences – high 80s-low 90s
- Neuroscience – high 80s
- Chemical Engineering – high 80s
- Civil & Environmental Eng. – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Commercial Aviation Management – low-to-mid 80s
- Kinesiology – high 80s
- Political Science – high 70s-80s
- English Literature – high 70s-80s
- Psychology – high 70s-80s
- Nursing (BScN) – high 80s-low 90s
- Education (BEd) – high 70s
- Law (JD - post-undergrad) – LSAT-dependent