Nursing (BScN)
Canada's most in-demand healthcare degree - direct path to a guaranteed job anywhere in the country.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a professional degree that combines classroom learning with extensive clinical placements. Students work in hospitals, clinics, and community settings from early in the program. The degree is intensely practical - by graduation, nurses have hundreds of supervised clinical hours.
Admission Average
high 80s to low 90s - very competitive at McMaster, UofT, UBC (Tier 1 (92%+))
Typical High School Prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Biology
- Chemistry (at most schools)
- One additional U/M course
Skills You'll Build
- Clinical Assessment
- Patient Communication
- Medication Administration
- Care Planning
- Resilience & Teamwork
Program Facts
- Typical length: 4 years
- Co-op available: No
- Graduate school: Not typically required
- Demand outlook: Stable Growth
Top Universities
- McMaster University – Hamilton, ON
- University of Toronto – Toronto, ON
- University of British Columbia – Vancouver, BC
- Queen's University – Kingston, ON
- University of Alberta – Edmonton, AB
Careers This Major Leads To
- Registered Nurse (RN) – Entry $65,000
- School Counsellor – Entry $60,000