Honours Bachelor of Science - Nursing
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, King City |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, College |
| Nominal duration | 4 years, includes 5 professional practicums |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | BSN |
| Tuition fee | CA$23,284 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$21,568), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 75 percent:
Note: The remaining two Grade 12 courses must have a minimum final grade of 60% each. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:
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Overview
In Seneca’s Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree program, you will earn a BScN credential. Prepare to be a healthcare leader by following a curriculum that provides a diverse and global perspective. In this stream, you will complete the program in eight semesters (four years) with summer breaks.
In this program you will have the opportunity to provide nursing care within a variety of clinical settings. Clinical education is enhanced with focused simulation in state-of-the art labs, which gives you the ability to practice and refine your clinical reasoning skills.
The curriculum is designed to meet the entry to practice competencies defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and provides a solid base for further study at the graduate level.
Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing program has received preliminary approval from the College of Nurses of Ontario -CNO. Graduates from these programs are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario. Programs with preliminary approval status will be considered for full approval status after completing a comprehensive review in the academic year following the first class of graduates.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- critical thinking and problem-solving skills that support the development of clinical reasoning and clinical judgment
- self-management that demonstrates initiative, personal responsibility and accountability to work in the profession of nursing
- communication and interpersonal relationship skills to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse inter-professional health-care system
- ability to collaborate in groups and work independently
Career opportunities
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:
- hospitals
- public health
- community nursing
- rehabilitation centres
- long term care
- primary healthcare
- travel nursing
- private clinics
Professional Practice Upon Graduation
After successful completion of the program, graduates will earn a BScN credential and are required to meet the Entry to Practice Competencies for nursing practice in Ontario. For a student to obtain these competencies during their educational program, certain skills and abilities are required. It is important that you are aware of these prior to applying for admission to the nursing program. Review these requirements: Requisite Skills and Abilities for Nursing Practice in Ontario.
Upon graduation, students wishing to engage in the professional practice of nursing and use the title Registered Nurse are subject to qualifying examinations (NCLEX) and other requirements by the regulatory body, the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).