Western Medicine Admissions Guide (2027)

Quick facts

Entry cycle: Fall 2027; the OMSAS application closes October 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET. OMSAS key dates
Degree: At least three years, or 90 of 120 credits, of a four-year undergraduate degree; no prerequisite courses or preferred degree program. Western admission requirements
MCAT: Required within five years of the application deadline; the most recent writing is used and all sections may be considered. Fall 2027 numerical thresholds are not yet published. OMSAS Western requirements
Non-academic review: Three references and a Western ABS completed through Kira Talent after OMSAS closes. OMSAS Western requirements
Interview: Structured, standardized, virtual, and facilitated by a three-person panel. Western interview requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must complete at least three years of a four-year undergraduate degree, equivalent to 90 of 120 credits, from a recognized university. Applicants may be in the third year when they apply. Western does not require specific prerequisite courses and does not prefer a particular undergraduate program or institution. OMSAS Western degree requirements

Western evaluates two qualifying undergraduate years under published course-load and course-level rules. Its current school page lists a 3.70 minimum in each of those two years, but admissions policies are reviewed annually and the fall 2027 cycle's academic thresholds are scheduled to be posted in late January or early February. Applicants should treat 3.70 as current guidance and confirm the cycle threshold when it is released. Western GPA requirements Western important dates

The MCAT is required and must have been written within five years of the OMSAS deadline. Western uses the most recent writing and may consider all sections. The numerical MCAT cutoffs visible on the Western page are explicitly labelled for the 2025/2026 application cycle and are not evidence of the fall 2027 thresholds. OMSAS Western MCAT requirements Western MCAT page

Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents at the time of application and submit three Confidential Assessment Forms through OMSAS. Western's autobiographical sketch is completed in Kira Talent after OMSAS closes. Ontario's rule reserves at least 95% of annual medical-program admissions for Ontario residents, with stated exemptions for designated combined and military programs. OMSAS Western non-academic requirements

Important dates

The OMSAS application, transcripts and academic documents, references, and payments are due October 1, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET. OMSAS must receive MCAT scores by October 21; applicants are advised to request release no later than October 15. OMSAS key dates

The Western ABS is completed through Kira Talent after the OMSAS application closes. The current public pages do not state the exact fall 2027 ABS invitation or submission dates, so applicants should follow the Kira instructions sent for their application. OMSAS Western ABS

Western says academic thresholds and interview decisions are released in late January or early February, with interviews in late February or early March. Exact fall 2027 interview dates are not published. Western important dates

OMSAS lists May 11, 2027 for first-round offers and June 30 for final transcripts. Western's current cycle page also lists a June 1 tuition-deposit deadline and June 30 post-admission deadline, with the exact offer instructions controlling for admitted applicants. OMSAS key dates Western important dates

How selection works

Western reviews academic performance, MCAT scores, non-academic achievements, and references when selecting applicants for interview. The Western ABS, submitted through Kira after OMSAS closes, asks applicants to describe activities, experiences, personal values, and alignment with the school's mission. Western does not publish numerical weights for the pre-interview components. OMSAS Western selection

Selected applicants complete the structured, standardized virtual panel interview. Western's public sources do not publish a post-interview formula or the numerical contribution of the interview, GPA, MCAT, ABS, and references to final offers. Meeting a minimum does not guarantee an interview or offer. OMSAS Western interview

Western also publishes Access, Indigenous Applicant, Military Medical Training, Southwestern Ontario, and Black Applicant pathways. Eligibility and MCAT flexibility can differ by pathway, so applicants should use the official pathway instructions that apply to them. OMSAS Western pathways

Interview details

Confirmed

Western's Medicine admissions interview is structured, standardized, and conducted virtually by a three-person panel. Panel members may include physicians, community members, and current medical students. Interview invitations and declines are sent in late January or early February, and interviews are held in late February and early March. Western interview requirements

The school evaluates applicants through both academic and non-academic attributes and provides an accommodation process for applicants who need it. OMSAS Western interview

Not published

Western has not published exact fall 2027 interview dates, the video platform, interview duration, preparation time, number or type of questions, detailed scoring rubric, or the interview's final weighting. Use the invitation instructions rather than assuming an MMI or a specific question sequence.

Who this program may suit

Western may suit applicants who want one MD program across London and Windsor campuses, early clinical exposure, simulation, team learning, and clinical education across Southwestern Ontario. Students share the same curriculum and graduation competencies while completing learning at their home campus and affiliated sites. OMSAS Western program

Key practical fit considerations are the two-year GPA method, annual MCAT thresholds, the post-OMSAS Kira ABS, Ontario-resident seat allocation, and the possibility of placement in London or Windsor. Applicants should compare the current pathway and campus rules with their own circumstances rather than infer an admission outcome.

Practice and next step

Start with the featured fair-access scenario. Record one spoken response that identifies missing facts, weighs the needs of both people, makes a defensible decision, and explains how you would communicate the outcome.

Review the recording for one observable weakness: perhaps you chose too quickly, did not explain a trade-off, or ended without a follow-up. Record the response again with one deliberate adjustment and compare the two attempts. Continue through the structured-interview path to practise ethical reasoning, teamwork, using feedback, and explaining motivation. Because Western has not published question count or timing, use the official invitation before simulating cycle-specific logistics.

Frequently asked questions

Does Western require prerequisite courses?

No. Applicants need at least three years of a four-year undergraduate degree, but Western does not require specific prerequisite courses or prefer a degree program. OMSAS Western requirements

What GPA and MCAT thresholds apply for fall 2027?

Western's current school page lists a 3.70 GPA minimum in each of two qualifying years, but the school says academic thresholds are posted in late January or early February and policies are reviewed annually. The visible MCAT cutoffs are labelled for the 2025/2026 cycle, so fall 2027 numerical MCAT thresholds are not yet confirmed. Western admission requirements Western important dates

What is the Western ABS?

It is Western's autobiographical sketch, completed through Kira Talent after the OMSAS application closes. The current page does not publish the exact fall 2027 invitation date, questions, deadline, or weighting. OMSAS Western ABS

What is the interview format?

The interview is structured, standardized, virtual, and facilitated by a three-person panel. Western has not published exact 2027 dates, duration, question format or count, platform, rubric, or final weighting. Western interview requirements

When are first-round offers released?

OMSAS lists May 11, 2027 for first-round offers. OMSAS key dates

Sources

Verified August 11, 2026. Current official sources used: