This video took longer to get up than expected! Thanks for understanding! Timestamps: Intro/About the Program - 0:00 - 0:26 Biggest takeaway of the year (Extracurriculars) - 0:27 Let's talk about grades (required courses) - 2:22 Biology - 4:06 Calculus/Maths - 5:08 Chemistry - 6:47 Physics - 8:05 Psychology - 9:35 OVERALL GRADES: 10:36 Q&A - 13:20 1. Have you ever been to a party before and do you ever get bullied for not going? - 13:24 2. Do you have to leave your door open/unlocked otherwise people bang on your door until you unlock it? - 14:07 3. How did you handle 5 courses per semester? It seems quite daunting, do you think it would be a good decision to register for 4 courses instead of 5? - 15:05 4. Do you know which module you want to do? Do you want to do research? 16:50 5. Is it super hard to do well and get a decent gpa? - 18:12 Final words of advice! - 18:45 This video was a huge conglomerate of ideas, I tried to make a video that would give you guys the most information in one place/sitting... hope it helped out! Stay safe! ~ Martin
at 16:45 I went on a tangent on some factors to consider if you're not taking a full course load. For UofT's medical school, there is something known as the wGPA (weighted GPA) which basically says that if you engaged with a full course load then they will take off your worst grades (up to 4 FCE - full course equivalents if you apply with 4 years of full study before matriculating). There are other programs that appeal to those who take full course loads, but I only know UofT for now because it's my goal school after I graduate! More info can be found here: md.utoronto.ca/gpa-and-gpa-weighting
Wow this is exactly what I was looking for lol..thank you! I got accepted into Western's Med Sci and McMaster's Life Sci and I'm still debating where to go.. but this video helped me a lot in terms of shedding light into the program.. I had my secondary education outside of Canada so I have absolutely no idea how things work here lol...you have great content...keep it up! :)
As a pre-med, I've been debating between queens health sci, mac life sci, & western med sci until now. This def convinced me to commit to western, thank you!!
Western med sci is one of my top choices and this was such a helpful video! Thank you for being so clear and open about any struggles! I also love your editing style, it made the idea of uni much less daunting :)
Omg this is literally perfect!!! Please continue making such videos! Your videos are making me much more confident about western med sci. I applied to mac health sci and it's my first choice, but since it's so competitive I have med sci as my back up and this vid just made me feel much happier about my backup lol. I've heard that mac health sci does a lot of inflation and uoft loves deflating. Does western do either of those or do they give what you work for and deserve?
Congratulations bro!!! I hope all these knowledge and experience you gained will be life long learnings for you to become better each day. The grind is done, great job!
i love this video, u have such a pure soul and ur trying to spread good vibes instead of making people feel nervous.. this video really impacted me cause it made me feel much less stressed since im applying to western next fall. btw, i was thinking of actually taking "health sciences with biology" instead of med sci i feel its easier.. do u have any idea about that major and if its similar to med sci but just a little easier since maybe i wont decide to go to med school but i'll still have that degree?
for some reason this was filtered as spam, but I don't really know much about that major. just take whatever you want in university, it's not that big of a deal in the long run
@@Martin_Leung Haha I guess. I'm an aspiring doctor, still in freshman year of high school! I just want to know what I need to prepare for. I'm taking a basic med sci course online. I'm probably too young for it but I just want to get an understanding of what it's really like.
@@aayushgrover9773 Good on you! It's quite rare to know exactly what you want to pursue that early on (keep in mind it could change over time though, as you learn more about the world and your interests.) There's no such thing as too young for learning, so keep at it if you find it interesting and fulfilling!
This is really inspiring to hear, especially the gpa part (congrats on your incredible gpa). So essentially, would you say that hard work can pay dividends in this program? Because places like UofT purposely try to screw you over lmao. Also, which residence building did you choose, and which buildings would you recommend for kids who don’t wanna get distracted by parties?
Hey! I'm glad to hear this helped :) I'd say that you get what you deserve in this program. I chose Ontario hall (hybrid style), I recommend you choose a suite or hybrid style with "quiet lifestyles" and "alcohol free" floor on the residence page. It won't always be quiet or alcohol free but it's likely better than if you didn't choose it haha thanks for watching!
Love your videos! Very helpful and insightful going into medsci this Sept. When registering for my courses, had to register for the “tutorial” class. How/what are these? Are they mandatory? Perhaps the tutorials only became available due to the asynchronous classes? Would be interested to hear your insight.
Great video!!! Was your psychology course for both fall and winter terms or did you choose psychology from Category A in the one semester and another course from Category B in another semester?
Hey, I am going to western for the med sci program this fall, but like you, I haven't taken physics in grade 12 either. So, should I take physics in summer school before uni or not?
Hey congrats on making it! I wouldn't advise against it, but I don't think you should be too worried about it, just don't study like I did for physics (aka not studying for it haha!) I'm sure you definitely have better things to be doing this summer that you'd regret not doing because you were studying for physics! Thanks for watching!
Hey Martin, great videos :) I'm currently trying to decide where I should accept for the fall, and right now I am deciding between McMaster LifeSci and Western AEO and either MedSci or Science. Do you know anyone in Mac LifeSci and do you know if their marks are comparable to Western MedSci or Science (difficulty wise)? Also, do you think it's manageable to do the dual Ivey and MedSci degree, or would you say it would be easier to get a higher GPA doing Ivey and Science? Lastly, are the course options similar in Science and MedSci at Western?
Hey Mackenzie! Congrats on your acceptances! I'm not certain on Mac LifeSci's grading versus our grading at Western, but I think it's best to choose a school that you feel will fit you best! I think it's possible to do the Ivey + Medsci degree with good discipline (I'm considering it because I didn't apply for AEO earlier!) Again, it's up to your career goal and the work you put in that will determine how well you do. For GPA, you'll have to decide for yourself how much extracurricular work is too much to maintain a good GPA, once you strike a balance then you'll see your results improve. Don't be afraid to fail, because you never know how much you're truly capable of doing until you try! As for Science vs MedSci, the first 2 years are pretty much the same until you get into medsci specific modules!! Thanks again for watching! I hope this helped you out! :) Keep being curious and asking questions, that's the way to be a great student! Good luck!
Loved ur vid!! Cutting to the chase, is Western gonna be hard? I know that u already kinda answered my question but I really want a personal response bc I reluctantly chose Western over u of t. Also, what sort of assignments do they give out in their science-based programs (essays/labs)? R their tests and exams ridiculously hard or are they reasonable? Do they grade essays, research papers, assignments easily? I know that there's no such thing as easy, especially when it comes to uni but still.... Sorry for the sheer amount of questions. I am a very anxious and curious individual. I’m currently in grade 12, and I’ve had a 92/93 average through high school without trying AT ALL. THANKS A BUNCH
Hey! Congrats on your acceptance! I don't think Western is hard, UofT would be where you'd want to be for more of a challenge if I'm being honest (also why reluctantly?). For the first couple of years, I don't believe we have any essays/lab reports to write. The labs we perform we just need to collect data and answer a few questions and hand it in 1 week before the next lab (they're biweekly). The tests and exams were fair to me, nothing too hard. Also, I believe that the classes are as easy as you make them for yourself, study enough and you'll be fine... else you will probably find it hard (for good reason). I'm not sure how much high school marks matter for comparison due to how much marks can vary between schools. Hope this helped anyway, all the best! Thanks for watching:)
@@Martin_Leung Thanks for answering! To answer your question, I was reluctant on going to u of t bc Ive always dreamt of going to u of t. However, after hearing about its terrible reputation, I was quick to change my decision bc I don't intend on going through hell for the next few years. Btw, thx again for answering and Ill 100% ask u more questions.
@@browsingstranger973 haha no problem! UofT is a great school, but if you're not looking for that kind of academic rigor then the other universities allow for a more diverse (I guess I can use that word) experience. Best of luck! ~Martin
You said that you went to the gym early in the mornings. Are the gyms in Rez typically busy or crowded at certain times? What times would you say are the least crowded?
I went to the rec center, not the ones inside the residence buildings. Mornings are a pretty good time for the gym, but it'll probably be more crowded during the beginning of the year and after new years (where people try to be consistent for a bit haha).
Hi there! So these were the courses that you took first year. Next year, will they be more specialized and specific? Also, do you have to maintain a high average to stay in the program?
Hey! Next year will still be a little general but you do have to take certain prerequisite courses for the module that you're interested in. For year 1, you just need 60%+ in each prereq and 50%+ for your elective. For year 2 going to year 3 you're going to have to have at least an 80% average but with all prereqs 60%+. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
Helpful video! I am going to the western Med Sci this September. I know maybe most of the students in the program may want to get into the med school. But I am not quite interested in being a MD. Is the program suitable for me if I want to get into the research in neuroscience ?( I know there is a module about that) Comparing it with lifescience in u of t, which do you think is better(or are they approximately the same) ? Also, if I want to apply for the Ivey (I do not apply for the AEO), is it possible to manage the business course? (Cuz you mentioned there are a lot of mandatory courses) Thanks a lot!
Hey! Thanks for watching the video! There are definitely research opportunities here at Western, especially with the modules. However, I believe UofT does have the most research funding out of the Canadian schools! My friend Brandon Yu (his channel is in the description), is in Life Sciences at UofT and coincidentally he's doing neuroscience as well! Don't be afraid to reach out to him for questions! (Say what's up for me haha). Back to Medsci, there is space for 1.0 credits as an elective first year (1 course per semester is free). Therefore, it is possible to fit in the business course for Ivey! Hopefully this response helped! Good luck!
Hi! I'm currently in First year med sci at western right now :) I was wondering if it would be possible for you to share your anki decks you used (like for psych or bio) because I tried to make some and after finishing a deck realized that every cloze deletion card i have only shows the first cloze deletion, but not the rest of them. I know a lot of upper years send out first year frosh dropboxes, but if you have any anki resources or sharable decks that'd be amazing!
Hi Lori! I don't think I'm able to share my decks (I write some personal stuff in the cards sometimes, sorry!) I think the cloze issue is if you try to add additional clozes after you already created the card (it'll show up as a blank)
@@Martin_Leung Ah okay thank yo so much anyways! You were right, I had to change the cloze deletions to all C1. If you're planning on making more videos, could you do one on tips you have for using Anki effectively or study tips in general?
I don't want to go to med school as I plan to pursue grad school/ a career in rehabilitation therapy, counselling, or maybe some health related business (I like health but my personality just doesn't fit being a doctor/nurse). should I take medical sciences or health science at western? I already applied to Health Sci with Ivey aeo. :) Thanks for all your help!!!
hey! sounds like health sciences would be a good choice for you! Try to talk to others who are in the program before you decide though :) best of luck!
I got into Westerns Health Science program, though I heard it’s more about policies and social science, would you still advice for me to go here or to uoft for life sci?
Hey! I got accepted to integrated science and med sci and I’m not sure which one to choose. Do you know which is harder to get into and the better program if my goal is med school?
Hey! Congrats on your acceptances! Unfortunately, I'm not too sure which one is harder to get into because I didn't apply to integrated science. However, what I can tell you is that getting into med school is more than which program you went to, but rather your experiences that shape who you are and if you can show that you can handle academic rigors. Those programs are likely similar in subject matter with med sci starting a bit more general (we're general science for the first 2 years). So don't sweat it too much and choose the one that you believe will give you the most opportunities to develop your interests and yourself as a person! Cheers, and thanks for watching! I hope this helped! :))
Did western look at your gr 11 marks aswell? Or since in one of your vids you said you applied in around April and got the offer in may, they only looked at gr 12? I want to apply to Waterloo cs and I was wondering if you know they look at gr 11 marks. Thanks!
grade 11 marks are considered until your grade 12 marks come out. I applied in April as a last minute decision, most of my applications were submitted in November. Good luck!
@@Martin_Leung thank you. I’m predicting that my final gr 11 average will be a 93 at least, and in gr 12 I’ll try to push it to high 90s. Do you think I won’t have a chance if they look at my gr 11 marks? Will that mediocre average set me back? Cause I know Waterloo cs is highly competitive. I might just do regular admission
I'm not sure for Waterloo cs as I'm not too familiar with the application/requirements for the program---as always, try your best and live with the results!
Study consistently and don't overload your schedule too badly to optimize your gpa -- focus on learning beyond the classroom because I regret not taking advantage of that sometimes. Uni/college is about using the resources outside of class to get into the industry you're trying to go into
Hey, as you are a student at Western University, I was confused on the supplementary application regarding the Ivey Advanced Entry Opportunity as it is required for Medical Sciences and Health sciences? So like what is that and is it required? Additionally are there any additional supplementary applications required?
I'm not in Ivey myself---I didn't apply for it, and it's not necessary. If you want to get AEO, then you do have to write a supplementary application for it
This video was super helpful!! Thanks for your advice Martin. Is there any way I can reach you on social media such as Instagram or Snapchat to ask you some questions about your first year experience? Thanks so much
Hey! If Brandon would be okay with it, could you guys make a video together talking about the difference between UofT and UWO for Life/Med Science? I'd love to see you two in a cross over!
For some one who hasn't taken Grade 12 Physics do you have any recommendations for books that can be purchased online to get a head start on PHYS 1028. I couldn't find the name of the text book for PHYS 1028. The course syllabus list “University Physics”, Pearson Collections 1028A
Hey! Applied math involves topics like differential equations, basic linear algebra and some statistics in a biological context (google "applied math 1201 uwo" and you'll find the course outline! If you don't take calc second semester, your module choices are limited (ie biophysics has 2nd sem calc as a requirement). However, since I am not interested on the modules that require more math I was okay with doing that. For more info on modules westerncalendar.uwo.ca/Faculties.cfm?FacultyID=21&SelectedCalendar=Live&ArchiveID= Great questions, hope this helped! Thanks for watching!
Hey! Unfortunately, my Anki cards are made very personally for me.. so they're filled with short forms and analogies that only I would understand. I recommend that you personally make your own cards so they're most effective for you! I hope you understand, sorry for that 😅 thanks for watching!
@@tahaahmad7643 I get where you're coming from, but making your cards (rewording them to your liking) is another way the content stays in my mind, that's why I recommend making your own cards! :) Thanks!
Currently, I only have a 93 avg in gr 11(because I only got a 84 in physics but covered it up with 100 in functions), do you think I would make early admission if I keep up 93 gr11 avg and get 98+ in adv functions this year?
Martin Leung “pre-med” has pretty much no meaning in Ontario. Ontario medical schools don’t require you to take specific courses like many schools in the US do. That means any undergrad student could apply to med school - any of them could be considered a “pre-med”. Calling yourself a pre-med is kind of an obnoxious way of saying you want to apply to med school in the future. I would only use it if I were in QuARMS or some other accelerated route to med school.
@@dudesah1446 Correct, you can still be "pre-med" if you're in any other program. I use it in the context that you say I am using it in, basically saying I intend to go to med school in the future. I don't see it as a big deal to use it in this case because whether I'm in med sci, QuARMS, mac health sci or whatnot I'm still on the path to go to med school. As for being obnoxious, I can see where that comes from but it just saves me some breath from saying "I want to be a doctor". Otherwise I see it the same way as saying something like "I want to be a lawyer (ie pre-law)" so in that sense I don't see it as a huge issue. Let me know what you think. Thanks!
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This video took longer to get up than expected! Thanks for understanding!
Timestamps:
Intro/About the Program - 0:00 - 0:26
Biggest takeaway of the year (Extracurriculars) - 0:27
Let's talk about grades (required courses) - 2:22
Biology - 4:06
Calculus/Maths - 5:08
Chemistry - 6:47
Physics - 8:05
Psychology - 9:35
OVERALL GRADES: 10:36
Q&A - 13:20
1. Have you ever been to a party before and do you ever get bullied for not going? - 13:24
2. Do you have to leave your door open/unlocked otherwise people bang on your door until you unlock it?
- 14:07
3. How did you handle 5 courses per semester? It seems quite daunting, do you think it would be a good decision to register for 4 courses instead of 5?
- 15:05
4. Do you know which module you want to do? Do you want to do research?
16:50
5. Is it super hard to do well and get a decent gpa?
- 18:12
Final words of advice! - 18:45
This video was a huge conglomerate of ideas, I tried to make a video that would give you guys the most information in one place/sitting... hope it helped out!
Stay safe! ~ Martin
at 16:45 I went on a tangent on some factors to consider if you're not taking a full course load. For UofT's medical school, there is something known as the wGPA (weighted GPA) which basically says that if you engaged with a full course load then they will take off your worst grades (up to 4 FCE - full course equivalents if you apply with 4 years of full study before matriculating). There are other programs that appeal to those who take full course loads, but I only know UofT for now because it's my goal school after I graduate!
More info can be found here: md.utoronto.ca/gpa-and-gpa-weighting
Wow this is exactly what I was looking for lol..thank you! I got accepted into Western's Med Sci and McMaster's Life Sci and I'm still debating where to go.. but this video helped me a lot in terms of shedding light into the program.. I had my secondary education outside of Canada so I have absolutely no idea how things work here lol...you have great content...keep it up! :)
Congrats on your acceptances! Glad I could help, thanks against for watching! :)
Hey! I'm making that same decision right now...which one did you end up choosing?
THAT GOOGLE FOLDER IS A SAVIOR!!!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU
No problem! :)
As a pre-med, I've been debating between queens health sci, mac life sci, & western med sci until now. This def convinced me to commit to western, thank you!!
The school you choose for undergrad doesn't really affect med school decisions, but I'm glad the video helped
hey! how are you liking western med sci...i'm trying to choose between mac life sci and western med sci
Western med sci is one of my top choices and this was such a helpful video! Thank you for being so clear and open about any struggles! I also love your editing style, it made the idea of uni much less daunting :)
thanks, glad it helped!
I love your video! Thank you so much for making this, I wish more people made videos like this super informative
thanks
I respect you and your lectures. Much appreciated.
Omg this is literally perfect!!! Please continue making such videos! Your videos are making me much more confident about western med sci. I applied to mac health sci and it's my first choice, but since it's so competitive I have med sci as my back up and this vid just made me feel much happier about my backup lol.
I've heard that mac health sci does a lot of inflation and uoft loves deflating. Does western do either of those or do they give what you work for and deserve?
Hey! Thanks for watching! I'm happy you enjoyed, it means a lot!
In my opinion, you get what you deserve here! The tests are pretty fair to me!
@@Martin_Leung Cool, thanks man!
@@sanjanakapuria238 no problem! Congrats on your acceptance!
Hi can I ask where you ended up going? :) (I’m in your same exact position right now lol)
I see improvement on the use of your hand gestures. Q&A is great, very specific and helpful to the audience.
Haha thanks! My hands aren't flying everywhere as much
Congratulations bro!!! I hope all these knowledge and experience you gained will be life long learnings for you to become better each day. The grind is done, great job!
Thanks man! Hopefully you're doing well in this time too 😊 keep improving every day!
@@Martin_Leung yeah, I'll be finishing my 2nd year on May 30. Thanks bro, stay safe and enjoy the break!
@@justinlagasca5430 Good luck! you got this!
Stay safe!
Thank you for the helpful info and video :)
glad to hear :)
Great content. Subbed. I’m going into health sci at western this fall and I found this video helpful!
Thank you! Good luck this year!
Martin Leung thanks! Btw did you use anki to study biology? If not how did you study bio?
@@markmarkson3047 I used Anki to study memorization based subjects like bio
Hey, is it compulsory to take math as a subject in health science?
@@aaryanverma8207 nope. You only need to take bio and the 3 health sci courses. But taking a math is good.
i love this video, u have such a pure soul and ur trying to spread good vibes instead of making people feel nervous.. this video really impacted me cause it made me feel much less stressed since im applying to western next fall. btw, i was thinking of actually taking "health sciences with biology" instead of med sci i feel its easier.. do u have any idea about that major and if its similar to med sci but just a little easier since maybe i wont decide to go to med school but i'll still have that degree?
for some reason this was filtered as spam, but I don't really know much about that major. just take whatever you want in university, it's not that big of a deal in the long run
U earned a sub man💪🏾💪🏾
Appreciate it! 🙏
Only 525 subs?! Howww... I was like "surely this guy has like at least 500k subs"
LOL thanks! That's a lot of subs 😅 as long as my content is useful then that's all I need rn
@@Martin_Leung Haha I guess. I'm an aspiring doctor, still in freshman year of high school! I just want to know what I need to prepare for. I'm taking a basic med sci course online. I'm probably too young for it but I just want to get an understanding of what it's really like.
@@aayushgrover9773 Good on you! It's quite rare to know exactly what you want to pursue that early on (keep in mind it could change over time though, as you learn more about the world and your interests.) There's no such thing as too young for learning, so keep at it if you find it interesting and fulfilling!
@@Martin_Leung Thank you!
Nice job 👍
:)
This video is very inspiring and helpful. What are your studying strategies and tips that helped you do this well with less time?
Ha, during Oweek the sophs came to bang my bedroom door down but I was at the rec center at 7 am
Same bro! Hahaha
This is really inspiring to hear, especially the gpa part (congrats on your incredible gpa). So essentially, would you say that hard work can pay dividends in this program? Because places like UofT purposely try to screw you over lmao. Also, which residence building did you choose, and which buildings would you recommend for kids who don’t wanna get distracted by parties?
Hey! I'm glad to hear this helped :) I'd say that you get what you deserve in this program. I chose Ontario hall (hybrid style), I recommend you choose a suite or hybrid style with "quiet lifestyles" and "alcohol free" floor on the residence page. It won't always be quiet or alcohol free but it's likely better than if you didn't choose it haha thanks for watching!
Martin Leung Thanks bro, best of luck with your studies :)
@@iliya3580 Thank you! Stay safe :)
Love your videos! Very helpful and insightful going into medsci this Sept. When registering for my courses, had to register for the “tutorial” class. How/what are these? Are they mandatory? Perhaps the tutorials only became available due to the asynchronous classes? Would be interested to hear your insight.
Didn't have them in first year, but they will tell you if it is mandatory in the syllabus. They should be synchronous
Great video!!!
Was your psychology course for both fall and winter terms or did you choose psychology from Category A in the one semester and another course from Category B in another semester?
Thanks! It was psych 1000 so it was the full year course. You can take care of your breadth requirements throughout your degree
Hey, I am going to western for the med sci program this fall, but like you, I haven't taken physics in grade 12 either. So, should I take physics in summer school before uni or not?
Hey congrats on making it! I wouldn't advise against it, but I don't think you should be too worried about it, just don't study like I did for physics (aka not studying for it haha!) I'm sure you definitely have better things to be doing this summer that you'd regret not doing because you were studying for physics! Thanks for watching!
Hey Martin, great videos :) I'm currently trying to decide where I should accept for the fall, and right now I am deciding between McMaster LifeSci and Western AEO and either MedSci or Science. Do you know anyone in Mac LifeSci and do you know if their marks are comparable to Western MedSci or Science (difficulty wise)? Also, do you think it's manageable to do the dual Ivey and MedSci degree, or would you say it would be easier to get a higher GPA doing Ivey and Science? Lastly, are the course options similar in Science and MedSci at Western?
Hey Mackenzie! Congrats on your acceptances! I'm not certain on Mac LifeSci's grading versus our grading at Western, but I think it's best to choose a school that you feel will fit you best! I think it's possible to do the Ivey + Medsci degree with good discipline (I'm considering it because I didn't apply for AEO earlier!) Again, it's up to your career goal and the work you put in that will determine how well you do. For GPA, you'll have to decide for yourself how much extracurricular work is too much to maintain a good GPA, once you strike a balance then you'll see your results improve. Don't be afraid to fail, because you never know how much you're truly capable of doing until you try! As for Science vs MedSci, the first 2 years are pretty much the same until you get into medsci specific modules!! Thanks again for watching! I hope this helped you out! :) Keep being curious and asking questions, that's the way to be a great student! Good luck!
Loved ur vid!! Cutting to the chase, is Western gonna be hard? I know that u already kinda answered my question but I really want a personal response bc I reluctantly chose Western over u of t. Also, what sort of assignments do they give out in their science-based programs (essays/labs)? R their tests and exams ridiculously hard or are they reasonable? Do they grade essays, research papers, assignments easily? I know that there's no such thing as easy, especially when it comes to uni but still.... Sorry for the sheer amount of questions. I am a very anxious and curious individual.
I’m currently in grade 12, and I’ve had a 92/93 average through high school without trying AT ALL.
THANKS A BUNCH
Hey! Congrats on your acceptance! I don't think Western is hard, UofT would be where you'd want to be for more of a challenge if I'm being honest (also why reluctantly?). For the first couple of years, I don't believe we have any essays/lab reports to write. The labs we perform we just need to collect data and answer a few questions and hand it in 1 week before the next lab (they're biweekly). The tests and exams were fair to me, nothing too hard. Also, I believe that the classes are as easy as you make them for yourself, study enough and you'll be fine... else you will probably find it hard (for good reason). I'm not sure how much high school marks matter for comparison due to how much marks can vary between schools. Hope this helped anyway, all the best! Thanks for watching:)
@@browsingstranger973 haha if there's anything else you want to know, don't be afraid to ask!
@@Martin_Leung Thanks for answering! To answer your question, I was reluctant on going to u of t bc Ive always dreamt of going to u of t. However, after hearing about its terrible reputation, I was quick to change my decision bc I don't intend on going through hell for the next few years.
Btw, thx again for answering and Ill 100% ask u more questions.
@@browsingstranger973 haha no problem! UofT is a great school, but if you're not looking for that kind of academic rigor then the other universities allow for a more diverse (I guess I can use that word) experience.
Best of luck! ~Martin
You said that you went to the gym early in the mornings. Are the gyms in Rez typically busy or crowded at certain times? What times would you say are the least crowded?
I went to the rec center, not the ones inside the residence buildings. Mornings are a pretty good time for the gym, but it'll probably be more crowded during the beginning of the year and after new years (where people try to be consistent for a bit haha).
Hi Martin! Can you share your thoughts on Health Sci @Western pls for someone who wants to go to Med School?
any university degree can work for med school in Canada
Hi there! So these were the courses that you took first year. Next year, will they be more specialized and specific? Also, do you have to maintain a high average to stay in the program?
Hey! Next year will still be a little general but you do have to take certain prerequisite courses for the module that you're interested in. For year 1, you just need 60%+ in each prereq and 50%+ for your elective. For year 2 going to year 3 you're going to have to have at least an 80% average but with all prereqs 60%+. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
Helpful video! I am going to the western Med Sci this September. I know maybe most of the students in the program may want to get into the med school. But I am not quite interested in being a MD. Is the program suitable for me if I want to get into the research in neuroscience ?( I know there is a module about that) Comparing it with lifescience in u of t, which do you think is better(or are they approximately the same) ? Also, if I want to apply for the Ivey (I do not apply for the AEO), is it possible to manage the business course? (Cuz you mentioned there are a lot of mandatory courses) Thanks a lot!
Hey! Thanks for watching the video!
There are definitely research opportunities here at Western, especially with the modules. However, I believe UofT does have the most research funding out of the Canadian schools! My friend Brandon Yu (his channel is in the description), is in Life Sciences at UofT and coincidentally he's doing neuroscience as well! Don't be afraid to reach out to him for questions! (Say what's up for me haha).
Back to Medsci, there is space for 1.0 credits as an elective first year (1 course per semester is free). Therefore, it is possible to fit in the business course for Ivey!
Hopefully this response helped! Good luck!
Thanks a lot!
@@yijinsheng8584 Glad to help!
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Hi Martin, can u make video on course registration cause I too am a udergrad medical science student. It'll be a great help to me
Hi Marsh, I think looking for Courtney's posts on facebook (UWO group) will keep you up to date!
or the uwo website itself has the "important dates" page
@@Martin_Leung thank you
Hi! Do you by any chance have any tests/exam banks?
Hi! I'm currently in First year med sci at western right now :) I was wondering if it would be possible for you to share your anki decks you used (like for psych or bio) because I tried to make some and after finishing a deck realized that every cloze deletion card i have only shows the first cloze deletion, but not the rest of them. I know a lot of upper years send out first year frosh dropboxes, but if you have any anki resources or sharable decks that'd be amazing!
Hi Lori! I don't think I'm able to share my decks (I write some personal stuff in the cards sometimes, sorry!) I think the cloze issue is if you try to add additional clozes after you already created the card (it'll show up as a blank)
@@Martin_Leung Ah okay thank yo so much anyways! You were right, I had to change the cloze deletions to all C1. If you're planning on making more videos, could you do one on tips you have for using Anki effectively or study tips in general?
@@lori3501 sure, if I have any helpful advice then I will make a video on that!
Is biology very hard in western?
I don't want to go to med school as I plan to pursue grad school/ a career in rehabilitation therapy, counselling, or maybe some health related business (I like health but my personality just doesn't fit being a doctor/nurse). should I take medical sciences or health science at western? I already applied to Health Sci with Ivey aeo. :) Thanks for all your help!!!
hey! sounds like health sciences would be a good choice for you! Try to talk to others who are in the program before you decide though :) best of luck!
@@Martin_Leung you are the best for replying after i commented so late! thanks!
@@sof2735 glad to help!
I got into Westerns Health Science program, though I heard it’s more about policies and social science, would you still advice for me to go here or to uoft for life sci?
go to whichever one suits your own individual needs and goals
Hey! I got accepted to integrated science and med sci and I’m not sure which one to choose. Do you know which is harder to get into and the better program if my goal is med school?
Hey! Congrats on your acceptances! Unfortunately, I'm not too sure which one is harder to get into because I didn't apply to integrated science. However, what I can tell you is that getting into med school is more than which program you went to, but rather your experiences that shape who you are and if you can show that you can handle academic rigors. Those programs are likely similar in subject matter with med sci starting a bit more general (we're general science for the first 2 years). So don't sweat it too much and choose the one that you believe will give you the most opportunities to develop your interests and yourself as a person! Cheers, and thanks for watching! I hope this helped! :))
Did western look at your gr 11 marks aswell? Or since in one of your vids you said you applied in around April and got the offer in may, they only looked at gr 12? I want to apply to Waterloo cs and I was wondering if you know they look at gr 11 marks. Thanks!
grade 11 marks are considered until your grade 12 marks come out. I applied in April as a last minute decision, most of my applications were submitted in November. Good luck!
*applied to uwo as a last minute decision, the rest of my apps were done as soon as it opened
@@Martin_Leung thank you. I’m predicting that my final gr 11 average will be a 93 at least, and in gr 12 I’ll try to push it to high 90s. Do you think I won’t have a chance if they look at my gr 11 marks? Will that mediocre average set me back? Cause I know Waterloo cs is highly competitive. I might just do regular admission
I'm not sure for Waterloo cs as I'm not too familiar with the application/requirements for the program---as always, try your best and live with the results!
I’m trying to be a pre dental student, any tips? my gpa in hs is like 90’s in sciences but high 80’s in math
Study consistently and don't overload your schedule too badly to optimize your gpa -- focus on learning beyond the classroom because I regret not taking advantage of that sometimes. Uni/college is about using the resources outside of class to get into the industry you're trying to go into
so how can we get help studying, if I don't understand calculus and physics
prof office hours
Do you know how being wait listed works? And is it even worth it to remain waitlisted at Western?
no, I don't really have much experience with it but I don't see why you wouldn't waitlist if you want to go to this school
How hard do you think western medical science is compared to mcmasters life science program?
No clue, I haven't seen any of their material
Could you help me with what Math/physics course to take first year? My goal is to go to medicine and currently I've took Ap calc and both Ap physics C
it doesn't matter which courses you take in undergrad for med schools in Canada
Hey, as you are a student at Western University, I was confused on the supplementary application regarding the Ivey Advanced Entry Opportunity as it is required for Medical Sciences and Health sciences? So like what is that and is it required? Additionally are there any additional supplementary applications required?
I'm not in Ivey myself---I didn't apply for it, and it's not necessary. If you want to get AEO, then you do have to write a supplementary application for it
@@Martin_Leung sorry but, what exactly is AEO?
@@lakshikananthakumar8872 Advanced Entry Opportunity
@@Martin_Leung Thank you so much for the reply
@LN - 12KA 622683 Harold M Brathwaite SS for Ivey (separate from med sci)
This video was super helpful!! Thanks for your advice Martin. Is there any way I can reach you on social media such as Instagram or Snapchat to ask you some questions about your first year experience? Thanks so much
hey Anthony! You can reach me on Instagram @mcw.leung Thanks for watching! Glad that I can help! :)
Hey! If Brandon would be okay with it, could you guys make a video together talking about the difference between UofT and UWO for Life/Med Science? I'd love to see you two in a cross over!
wouldn't bet against it!
hey Timothy, it'd probably have to be after this pandemic situation! hope you understand 😅
@@Martin_Leung Thanks for getting back to me! I completely understand!
For some one who hasn't taken Grade 12 Physics do you have any recommendations for books that can be purchased online to get a head start on PHYS 1028. I couldn't find the name of the text book for PHYS 1028. The course syllabus list “University Physics”, Pearson Collections 1028A
Hey! Check the description, you'll be pleasantly surprised haha!
I put a link for most of the textbooks I could find for year one
Can I ask who your calc1000 and chem1301 teachers were?
Ghorbanpour and Lee
Is applied math just functions? And if you dont take calc second semester does that limit you on any of the modules available in the program?
Hey! Applied math involves topics like differential equations, basic linear algebra and some statistics in a biological context (google "applied math 1201 uwo" and you'll find the course outline! If you don't take calc second semester, your module choices are limited (ie biophysics has 2nd sem calc as a requirement). However, since I am not interested on the modules that require more math I was okay with doing that. For more info on modules westerncalendar.uwo.ca/Faculties.cfm?FacultyID=21&SelectedCalendar=Live&ArchiveID=
Great questions, hope this helped! Thanks for watching!
@@Martin_Leung thank you sm!
@@par_tonic no problem! best of luck!
Do you have a pdf of the psych textbook. I thought I saw one before but now I don't
strange, idk what happened to it in the drive but the study guides are pretty good
look on lib gen, you'll find it there
Phys 1029 final mark is on webassign
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Oh shoot! Thanks LOL
what's the difference between 1001A and 1002B bio
google the syllabi, they cover different topics in biology but it's still somewhat connected
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Can you share a link to the Anki cards you used?
Hey! Unfortunately, my Anki cards are made very personally for me.. so they're filled with short forms and analogies that only I would understand. I recommend that you personally make your own cards so they're most effective for you! I hope you understand, sorry for that 😅 thanks for watching!
Yeah, for sure! Thanks for the reply! I just think writing the cards is a waste of time for the most part. Thanks tho, and keep it up!
@@tahaahmad7643 I get where you're coming from, but making your cards (rewording them to your liking) is another way the content stays in my mind, that's why I recommend making your own cards! :) Thanks!
Background music too loud and distracting
i don't use bgm anymore, thanks
What was your grade 12 average
about 95
was really enjoying your vid until you said "enjoy your last summer" ;(
*last summer of high school --- you can still enjoy your summers if you so choose
I wanted to ask cuz I did advanced functions but got an ok mark but not enough and wanted to know if western would care if I were to repeat it?
Also I’m grade 11 and still have a year
how low is the grade?
if it's an "okay" mark as you say, you don't need to retake it (because it's okay LOL)
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You don't have to retake, just make sure your other courses gets your average up (high 80-low 90 for this program)
Lmao Wong really screwed everyone up in second sem midterm
debatable, apparently some people thought it was easy...😅 got me though
Uoft GPA grading scheme 🥵🥵
:0 that's some tough stuff, ain't it?
HA guess what i got on the phy 1029 midterm? it’s your fav number 😉
LMAOO goodness that's a good one
Idk how I got that mark tbh but oh well
Currently, I only have a 93 avg in gr 11(because I only got a 84 in physics but covered it up with 100 in functions), do you think I would make early admission if I keep up 93 gr11 avg and get 98+ in adv functions this year?
yes, I'm sure you can (even if it isn't early, you'll have a very high chance of getting in!)
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You’re not a pre-med, nor are any med sci students at Western.
care to share why?
Martin Leung “pre-med” has pretty much no meaning in Ontario. Ontario medical schools don’t require you to take specific courses like many schools in the US do. That means any undergrad student could apply to med school - any of them could be considered a “pre-med”. Calling yourself a pre-med is kind of an obnoxious way of saying you want to apply to med school in the future. I would only use it if I were in QuARMS or some other accelerated route to med school.
@@dudesah1446 Correct, you can still be "pre-med" if you're in any other program. I use it in the context that you say I am using it in, basically saying I intend to go to med school in the future. I don't see it as a big deal to use it in this case because whether I'm in med sci, QuARMS, mac health sci or whatnot I'm still on the path to go to med school. As for being obnoxious, I can see where that comes from but it just saves me some breath from saying "I want to be a doctor". Otherwise I see it the same way as saying something like "I want to be a lawyer (ie pre-law)" so in that sense I don't see it as a huge issue. Let me know what you think. Thanks!