Faculty of Health Sciences - University of Western Ontario

Graduate Program in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the general admission requirements
of the Western Faculty of Graduate Studies:
• Completion of a four year honours undergraduate
degree (Masters)
• Completion of a Masters degree (PhD)
• Attainment of 70% admission average or equivalent (78%
admission average is required to be eligible for funding)
• Two academic letters of reference
• International applicants must demonstrate
proficiency in English as stipulated by the Western
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Further Information
For more information on the Graduate Program in Health
and Rehabilitation Sciences, visit the FHS website: www.
uwo.ca/fhs/health_rehab_sci or contact:
Nancy Inchley, Administrative Assistant
Graduate Program in Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
The University of Western Ontario
Room 1011c, Elborn College,
Tel.: (519) 661-2111 ext. 82453
ninchley@uwo.ca
Post Degree Diploma and Certificate Programs
The Faculty of Health Sciences serves as the academic home for the following diploma
and certificate programs coordinated by the Western Centre for Continuing Studies.
Clinical Trials Management
(Diploma & Certificate)
The pharmaceutical industry and research institutions
both need highly trained professionals to manage
clinical trials for new drugs, medical products and
devices. The Diploma and Certificate in Clinical Trials
Management at Western provides graduates of health
science related programs with the specialized skills,
knowledge and workplace experience they need to
pursue exciting career opportunities in the field of
clinical trials management.
• Our online classes allow students to work when they have
the opportunity from the comfort of their home or office.
• Instruction is provided by working professionals
with solid academic credentials who take an active
interest in students and their career interests.
• Opportunity to complete the program within three
years from time of acceptance.
• Four months of supervised work experience through
which students develop the competencies necessary
to be leaders in the Clinical Trials field.
• SoCRA accepts the Certificate and Diploma in
Clinical Trials Management as programs eligible to
help clinical researchers qualify for certification.
• The courses are also eligible for CE credit for the
SoCRA recertification program
Occupational Health & Safety
Management (Diploma)
The rising costs of benefits and medical care has created
a substantial demand within industry for Occupational
Health & Safety Managers to protect a company’s bottom
line. With the ultimate goal of providing leadership within
the workforce, graduates of the Diploma in Occupational
Health & Safety Management will be responsible for
using their applied knowledge and practical experience
within the management function.
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The Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
Management is designed to enable university graduates
to add practical and applied skills required to work in
the field of occupational health and safety management.
Students in this exciting new program will also obtain
valuable work experience through a supervised
workplace placement.
Pedorthics (Diploma)
The pedorthics profession offers great career
opportunities to kinesiology graduates. Pedorthists
are certified healthcare professionals with specialized
education and training in the care of the lower limb.
Western’s innovative Diploma in Pedorthics program
provides students with the skills and knowledge required
to write the C.Ped.(C) certification exam, together with
valuable workplace experience.
• Exciting career opportunities for Kinesiology students
• Growing allied health profession
• Diploma in Pedorthics completed entirely online
• Unique and innovative curriculum
• Over 1300 hours of practicum placements in
Pedorthic practices
• Courses designed and delivered by practitioners
• Designed for university graduates only
• Developed in partnership with the Pedorthic
Association of Canada
Further Information
Western Centre for Continuing Studies
Downtown Campus - Galleria London Suite 240
355 Wellington St.,
London, ON N6A 3N7
(519) 661-3658 cstudies@uwo.ca
www.uwo.ca/cstudies
Sports and Recreation Services
SPORTS AND RECREATION SERVICES is one of the most dynamic and popular
departments within the university community. Over 17,000 people per week are
involved in our recreation program and our 38 Mustang teams unite the campus
behind a proud tradition of excellence in Canadian university athletic competition.
There are many opportunities to get involved in Western
Sports & Recreation Services. Varsity teams provide
opportunities for more than 750 student-athletes
to compete in interuniversity sport. Our recreation
programs are open to most students and members.
There are hundreds of different intramural teams in a
variety of sports for varying levels of athletic ability.
Western also offers many instructional classes, including
aquatics, sport instruction, dance and yoga courses.
Sports & Recreation Services’ indoor facilities include
gyms, weight rooms, cardio rooms, aerobics studio,
squash and racquetball courts, swimming pools, and
Thompson Recreation and Athletic Centre (ice rink and
indoor track). There are also outdoor facilities including
playing fields for rugby, soccer, field hockey, football
(practice), softball, an outdoor rink and TD Waterhouse
Stadium (mondo track, astroturf field).
Campus Recreation
Website: http://campusrec.uwo.ca
Email: campus.recreation@uwo.ca
Membership Services - Now with two locations!
• Membership Services:
UCC Room 67, University Community Centre (UCC)
TH cage Room 2130, Thames Hall (TH)
Registration & Membership Info: (519) 661-3090
Court Reservations: (519) 661-3078
Mustang Tickets: (510) 661-4077
• Campus Recreation membership is included
with nearly every student’s activity fees
Fall/Winter Hours:
UCC Facilities
Monday – Friday: 6am – 12 midnight
Saturday & Sunday: 8am – 10pm
• These are standard hours of operation for: locker
rooms, gymnasia, weight training room, cardio
annex, cardio room, squash and racquetball courts.
Thames Hall Facilities
Monday – Friday 6am – 12 midnight
Saturday & Sunday 8am – 12 midnight
• These are standard hours of operation for the
Thames Hall locker rooms and “Cage”.
• Student must swipe his/her student ID or
membership card to enter the facilities
• Through Membership Services, students gain
access to the gyms, pool, weight room, squash and
racquetball courts, locker rooms, and receive passes
for the cardio rooms, and aerobics studio
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