Honours Bachelor of Science - Nursing
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, College |
| Nominal duration | 4 years, includes 6 clinical placements |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | NR411 |
| Tuition fee | CA$22,331 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$20,408), 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$375 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$75) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Accommodation fee | CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.
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| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma, equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), including these required courses with an overall minimum average of 75 percent:
Minimum Grades and Averages
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, if English is not your first language, OR you did not complete a minimum of two years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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| Other requirements | SELECTION: Admission selection is based on the academic criteria indicated. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee admission. The Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing program is a full disclosure program. Applicants must disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary (college or university) level. Disclosure and documentation are required for all courses, including those not leading to a completed credential, where credit was not granted, and where academic work was not related to the field of nursing. Failure to disclose previous post-secondary course work is considered an academic offence and may result in withdrawal from the program or rescinding an offer of admission. |
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Overview
The Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree program develops and prepares graduates who will be 21st-century global citizens contributing to the delivery of innovative, safe, evidence-informed and ethical care to clients and communities across all healthcare sectors on local, national and international levels; conducting and disseminating nursing and health-care research; and leading and advocating for social justice. Our graduates will be prepared to complete their registration requirements to strive for professional excellence as registered nurses in Canada.
You will benefit from individual and group learning opportunities in the theory and science courses. In our simulation labs, students will practise and improve interpersonal and technical nursing skills in a safe and active learning environment. Students will receive hands-on experience across several clinical placements at health-related agencies in Greater Toronto.
Humber is the only English-speaking college in Ontario with access to an on-campus cadaver lab for nursing students. Combine that with leading-edge simulation labs, bioscience and anatomy labs, and extensive clinical work placement opportunities – Humber students have the competitive edge.
Work Placement
You will receive practical experience through clinical placements at health-related agencies across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Placements will allow students to integrate nursing skills and knowledge in a supervised setting. Clinical experiences will be diverse, covering various settings, including community agencies, schools, long-term care facilities and hospitals. Humber has relationships with many community agencies and makes every effort to assist you in developing, establishing and maintaining the required standards for academic success.
College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
The program is recognized by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as an approved nursing program. Graduates from this program are eligible to register with CNO.
Note: The additional credential(s) requirements are determined by the granting body, which is independent of the College. Students are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements directly from the granting body before enrolling.
Career opportunities
You will be able to apply for provincial, national and international employment opportunities as practitioners, educators and managers in:
- clinics
- community/public health agencies
- hospitals
- long-term care facilities
- primary health-care or acute-care settings
- private practices
- rehabilitation services
Many nursing degree graduates go on to further their learning in RN postgraduate advanced-skills education, specialty disciplines such as surgery, dialysis, cardiology, obstetrics, critical care and emergency. You may also choose to pursue graduate education and go into teaching or research.
What It Takes To Be A Nurse
The College of Nurses of Ontario is the regulatory body for the discipline of nursing. Read their Fact Sheet titled Requisite Skills and Abilities for nursing practice in Ontario to find out more about the general demands and performance expectations of nurses in Ontario as you consider whether or not nursing is the right profession for you.