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The Bachelor of Nursing Science program is designed for high school graduates and those with prior university experience, spanning four years of full-time study. We believe exceptional nursing practice stems from a strong foundation in both scientific and artistic disciplines. This degree enables graduates to seek registration with provincial regulatory bodies, earning the "Registered Nurse" title. The curriculum emphasizes practical training, with nursing skills developed annually in the School of Nursing Simulation Lab and GSK Clinical Education Centre. During years two through four, students gain clinical experience across diverse areas including pediatrics, maternity care, mental health, hospital care, and community settings. Training occurs in various environments such as hospitals, public health centers, clinics, and community organizations (including schools, vaccination clinics, and Alzheimer's support services).
Applicants must have Secondary School prerequisites include English 4U, Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U, and a 4U Mathematics course. Two additional U or M level courses are also required. A minimum grade of 75% is necessary in English 4U.
The accepted tests of facility in English and the minimally acceptable scores for each are:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Score of 6.5 on Academic Module with no band below 6.0; Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - iBT (Internet Based TOEFL)/88 overall: 24 Writing, 22 Speaking, 22 Reading, 20 Listening; Paper Based TOEFL (PBT)/580 (TBC); Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Overall band of 70 with no band below 60; Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) - 90; Queen’s School of English - High standing on 12-week English for Academic Purposes advanced level English courses; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Overall score of 60.