Antigonish,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Nursing in Antigonish Canada | St. Francis Xavier University
St. Francis Xavier University
|
Antigonish Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
22,498
(c. USD16,147.85)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
For nearly 100 years, exceptional healthcare education has flourished at the Elizabeth and Thomas Rankin School of Nursing at StFX University, building upon the groundbreaking legacy of the Sisters of Saint Martha. Today, it stands among Canada's premier nursing programs, renowned for producing graduates who demonstrate exceptional compassion, clinical expertise, and professional dedication.
Nursing professionals play a vital role in healthcare delivery across all levels - from individual patient care to global public health initiatives. While the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted nurses' indispensable contributions, their impact has been transformative for generations. With persistent nursing shortages across Canada and worldwide, the need for qualified nurses remains urgent and will continue for years to come.
Our innovative nursing curriculum develops skilled, safety-conscious practitioners who integrate evidence-based practice with critical thinking. Students emerge prepared to champion health equity, cultural safety, and social justice while acquiring the essential competencies for diverse clinical environments. The program provides the academic foundation for RN licensure examinations within StFX's distinctive, community-oriented learning environment that prioritizes teaching excellence.
The Rankin School of Nursing delivers a traditional four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program for high school graduates, commencing each September. This eight-semester sequence spans four academic years without summer terms, culminating in May graduation. Qualified students may pursue the Honours BScN option within the standard four-year framework.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicant must have English, academic math, chemistry, biology, and one other university preparatory course in grade 12. A minimum average of 70 in the five preparatory courses is required for admission. Admission is competitive. Limited enrolment Successful completion of CASPER prior to March 1.
Students with an IELTS score of 6.5 and no band below 6.0 will be deemed to have satisfied the English language requirements for admissions to undergraduate programs. Other acceptable tests include: MELAB (minimum score required is 90), TOEFL iBT (minimum score required is 90 and no lower than 20 in each band), CAEL (minimum score required is 71), CAE (minimum score required is 180 overall and no lower than 170 in each band.
Please note the deadline to apply to the 4-year BScN program is February 28, 2021, you may write CASPer on or up to that date and submit transcripts by March 1, 2021 for admission consideration.
Tuition
CAD
22,498