Competitive Programs

Competitive Programs are programs where even if you meet the minimum admission requirements, you might not gain admission into the program. These programs attract a surplus of qualified applicants, making admission highly selective. An applicant to a competitive program is accepted based on a selection criteria using a ranking system. On this page, you will find a current list of Fanshawe’s competitive programs, along with the percentage of students accepted and the corresponding grades for that cohort.

The information on this page applies to domestic applicants. International applicants should consult with the International Centre.

Gaining Admission to a Competitive Program

The Selection Criteria

Applicants to competitive programs are ranked according to their achievement in three areas:

Grades earned in courses listed in the admission requirements.
Grades earned during post-secondary experience (we use grades from the 12 most recent college or university courses taken) and
The CASPER assessment (Paramedic and Practical Nursing programs only).

Applicants for health career programs currently in the Pre-health Science program are given extra consideration in the admission process, but are not guaranteed a seat upon completion of the prep program.

Prep Programs

Prep programs are eight-month college certificate programs that give students the foundational knowledge and skills needed to continue within their field of study. Prep programs are a great way to gain post-secondary experience and to increase your grade point averages in hopes of being accepted into a competitive program.

Explore All Prep Programs

Applying to a Competitive Program

An applicant applies to a competitive program using the same process as any college application. Learn about applying to college on our admission process page.

Before you apply to a competitive program, ensure that you meet the minimum admission requirements that are listed on the program page. Additionally, read the average grade for admitted applicants for the competitive program below and ensure you meet this average.

If you have international education or have had a break of more than 5 years from high school, speak with one of our Pre-admissions and Pathways Advisors at advising@fanshawec.ca or book an appointment.

Competitive Programs at Fanshawe

Competitive Healthcare programs

From the healthcare programs listed below: Pre-Health Science – PHS2 is the recommended preparatory program. This program is specifically designed to prepare applicants academically and professionally for their chosen career programs.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Practical Nursing and the Paramedic programs: the CASper Assessment factors into the admission process in addition to grades.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – NSG3

This is a collaborative program with Western University. Please apply at www.ouac.ca

Offers of Admission: Sent from Western University and go out on a rolling basis from January to June.

Grade Averages:

Successful applicants completed the CASper assessment
Any high school applicant receiving an offer had an average in the low 90’s
College applicants receiving an offer had an average above high 80’s

Prep Program: Pre-Health Science – PHS2

Dental Hygiene - DHY3

14% of eligible applicants received an offer of admission.
16% of eligible applicants received a waitlist offer.
70% of eligible applicants were not admitted.

Grade Averages:

Successful applicants had a 90% average in their required courses, as well as an A average in their post-secondary courses. No one who applied directly from high school was admitted this year.

Prep Program: Pre-Health Science – PHS2

Medical Radiation Technology - MRT1

17% of eligible applicants received an offer of admission.
13% of eligible applicants received a waitlist offer.
71% of eligible applicants were not admitted.

Grade Averages:

Successful applicants had a 90% average in their required course, and at least an A average in their post-secondary courses. No one who applied directly from high school was admitted this year.

Prep Program: Pre-Health Science – PHS2

Paramedic - PAR2

75% of eligible applicants received an offer of admission.
15% of eligible applicants received a waitlist offer.

Grade Averages:

Successful applicants wrote the CASper assessment, had an 85% average in their required courses, and a minimum B average in their post-secondary courses. A small number of applicants were admitted directly from high school this year.

Prep Program: Pre-Health Science – PHS2

Practical Nursing - PNG5 (London Campus)

64% of eligible applicants received an offer of admission.
27% of eligible applicants received a waitlist offer.
10% of eligible applicants were not admitted.

Grade Averages:

Successful applicants wrote the CASper assessment, had an 83% average in their required courses, and at least a B in each of their post-secondary courses. A small number of applicants were admitted directly from high school this year.

Prep Program: Pre-Health Science – PHS2

Respiratory Therapy - RST4

78% of eligible applicants received an offer of admission.
15% of eligible applicants received a waitlist offer.

Grade Averages:

Successful applicants had an 85% average in their required courses, and a B/B+ average in their post-secondary courses. Some applicants were admitted directly from high school this year.

Prep Program: Pre-Health Science – PHS2

Other Competitive Programs

Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Technician (MHT3W)

48% of eligible applicants received an offer of admission.
52% of eligible applicants received a waitlist offer.

Grade Averages:

Successful applicants were mainly from high school and had a minimum average of 76% for grade 11 and 12.

Waitlisted Programs

Programs that were waitlisted on Feb 1, 2025 (not competitive, but those who applied after Feb 1 were waitlisted for fall 2025)

Programs that were waitlisted early (In March, April or May of 2024 for Fall 2024 admission)