Bachelor Of Science (Honours) - Nursing (bscn) (0650)

Academic Requirements

For the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program, the following academic requirements must be met:

• Domestic Students:
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with courses from the University (U), University/College (U/C), or University/College (U/C) levels with Grade 12 English (U) level;
  • A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including program specific prerequisite courses:
    • Grade 12 University level Biology, SBI4U or equivalent;
    • Grade 12 University level Chemistry, SCH4U or equivalent;
    • Grade 12 University level Math, MHF4U or MCV4U or MDM4U, or equivalent.

Minimum final grade of 60% in each required course is necessary. If you are currently enrolled in the course, you must have a midterm and final mark of 60% or higher to qualify for selection/admission.

• International Students:
  1. A high school/senior secondary diploma with a grade 12 biology, grade 12 chemistry, and grade 12 math credit with a minimum passing mark of 60, or equivalent.
     1. Original transcripts as well as a notarized, translated copy must be provided where applicable.
  2. English Proficiency:
     1. Academic IELTS: 6.5, no band lower than 6.0 with the speaking band at 6.5.

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

If you do not possess the necessary admission requirements (or equivalency), consider the Pre-Health Sciences - Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program, which will provide you with the necessary preparation to apply to this program. Completion of the Pre-Health Sciences programs does not guarantee admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Program in a subsequent year. Candidates must successfully complete the Pre-Health Sciences pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program with a minimum 60% in each required course in both semesters and have a minimum overall 3.00 GPA to be eligible for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Program.

Students who have completed a Diploma in Practical Nursing can also enroll in the Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program from Semester 1. A minimum GPA may be required.

For any clarification and support regarding the application process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

All students must possess strong English writing, comprehension, and speaking skills to be successful in their studies, in any workplace components of their program, and in their careers.

Applicants are required to demonstrate proof of English proficiency through completing and submitting the recent (within two years of the start of the program) results of one of the following English proficiency tests:

• IELTS Academic
• TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test
• PTE-Academic
• The Duolingo English Test
• CAEL Online Test

The minimum English proficiency requirements for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Nursing program are as follows:

• Academic IELTS: 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
• TOEFL iBT: 88 (no band less than 22)
• PTE-A: 60 (no communicative skill lower than 54)
• Duolingo: 120 (no band lower than 105)
• CAEL: 70 (no band lower than 70)

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.