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The Bachelor of Nursing is a four-year undergraduate program designed to equip students for careers as Registered Nurses across diverse healthcare environments. This program focuses on student-centered learning while prioritizing hands-on nursing experience and specialized training options.
The curriculum spans four academic years, including mandatory Spring terms, with core courses available during both Fall and Winter semesters. Upon fulfilling all requirements, graduates receive a Bachelor of Nursing (BN) degree from Mount Royal University.
Gain expertise in health promotion, interdisciplinary healthcare collaboration, and community engagement strategies. Develop professional skills for diverse clinical environments and take advantage of the growing need for nursing professionals in Alberta, Canada, and internationally. The program prepares graduates to take the NCLEX-RN® licensing exam and pursue Registered Nurse certification.
This nursing degree aligns with the accreditation standards set by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, which maintains national benchmarks for nursing education excellence.
The curriculum develops foundational competencies for safe, ethical nursing practice. For additional details, review the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta's (CRNA) Requisite Skills and Abilities for RNs in Alberta (March 2023).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Registered nurse (RN), Healthcare administrator, Health educator, Nurse practitioner, Nursing researcher, Nursing administrator, Clinical nurse educator, Staff nurse
High School Applicant: must present a minimum admission average of 70%, calculated on the five appropriate Grade 12 courses.
Admission to the Bachelor of Nursing requires the following specific high school courses (or equivalents).
Applicants in all admission categories must present:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): 86 (min. 20 in each of four sections)
IELTS (International English Language Test — Academic): 6.5 (min. 5.5 on each band)
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment): 70 (min. 60 in each band)
MET (Michigan English Test) (formerly Michigan English Language Assessment Battery MELAB): 62 (min. 53 in all four skills)
PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic): 58 (min. 55 in each area)
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency: 176
Application Deadline - February 1