Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours)

Academic Requirements

All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.

College Eligibility:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent.
• Mature students are applicants who have not achieved the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or its equivalent and who are at least 19 years of age on or before the commencement of the program in which they intend to enroll. Mature students applying for Degree programs satisfy College Eligibility by having demonstrated academic abilities equivalent to those of Ontario high school graduates, verified by successful completion of at least one full-time term at the post-secondary level (minimum five courses taken concurrently in an academic program of study).

Program Eligibility:

• Six Grade 12 university (U) or university/college (M) courses with a minimum 70% average including:
• One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 65%
• One Grade 12 U Mathematics course, with a minimum of 65%
• One Grade 12 U Chemistry course, with a minimum of 65%
• One Grade 12 U Biology course, with a minimum of 65%
• Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees graduates with a minimum average of 70% including:
• Communication Studies for the Health Sciences (ENL0078) or equivalent, with a minimum of 65%
• Math for the Health Sciences (MAT0024) or equivalent, with a minimum of 65%
• General Chemistry (SCI0004) or equivalent, with a minimum of 65%
• Human Biology (BIO0005) or equivalent, with a minimum of 65%
• Please note that mature students must meet the following subject-specific Program Eligibility requirements, either directly or through equivalencies:
• One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 65%
• One Grade 12 U Mathematics course, with a minimum of 65%
• One Grade 12 U Chemistry course, with a minimum of 65%
• One Grade 12 U Biology course, with a minimum of 65%
• Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Prerequisite Courses:

• One Grade 12 U English course, with a minimum of 65%
• One Grade 12 U Mathematics course, with a minimum of 65%
• One Grade 12 U Chemistry course, with a minimum of 65%
• One Grade 12 U Biology course, with a minimum of 65%

If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to contact LOA Portal's advisors for support.

Language Requirements

To apply for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) program, the following language proficiency tests are accepted:

• IELTS - Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band
• TOEFL (Internet-based) - Overall score of 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component:
  • Reading: 22
  • Listening: 22
  • Speaking: 22
  • Writing: 22
• Duolingo English Test (DET) - Overall score of 120, with a minimum of 120 in Literacy and no score below 105

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.