Bachelor Of Nursing

Academic Requirements

For the Bachelor of Nursing program at Mount Royal University, the following academic requirements must be met:

General Admission Policy: Mount Royal has a general admission policy that applies to most undergraduate programs. Each program, including the Bachelor of Nursing, has specific admission requirements that applicants must be familiar with.

International Students: You will be considered an international applicant if you meet any of the following criteria:

• Living and applying from outside of Canada and require a VISA/study permit to study in Canada.
• An international student currently studying in the English Language Program (ESL/EAL) at Mount Royal University.
• An international student currently studying at another institution in Canada.
• Living and working in Canada but are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Competitive Admission: Admission to the Bachelor of Nursing program is competitive. Students with higher grades will be considered first. The competitive and minimum grade requirements may vary from year to year based on the number of applicants.

Transcripts: When applying for admission, final, official transcripts are required for all high school and post-secondary coursework completed. Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Prerequisite Courses: Specific prerequisite courses for the Bachelor of Nursing program are not detailed in the provided information. It is advisable to contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support regarding prerequisite courses.

For any further questions or assistance regarding the application process, please reach out to LOA Portal's advisors who are ready to help you navigate through your academic journey.

Language Requirements

Applicants must meet two separate English requirements for admission to Mount Royal if their first language (learned and understood) is not English.

Demonstrated English Language Proficiency can be met in one of the following ways:

• High School/Secondary and/or Post-secondary (transferable to MRU) courses: 2 years of full-time study in English and English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2 (or equivalent)
• LEAP 4 Advanced taken at Mount Royal: LEAP 4 with B- (80%)
• TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language), both home or paper version: 86 (min. 20 in each of four sections)
• IELTS (International English Language Test [Academic, including Academic Online]): 6.5 (min. 5.5 on each band)
• Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency: 176
• 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, including Academic Online): 58 (min. 55 in each area)
• CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment): 70 (min. 60 in each band)
• Duolingo English Test: 120 overall minimum
• LanguageCert Academic: 70 (min. 60 in each band)

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.