Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) at Acadia University

Entry requirements

Open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents only. Direct Entry (Nova Scotia): minimum overall average of 65% in each required course, English 12 (or English 12: African Heritage), Math 12, two of Chemistry 12, Biology 12 or Physics 12, and one additional Grade 12 academic or advanced course. Direct Entry (other provinces): English 12, academic Math 12, two courses from Biology, Chemistry and Physics, one additional academic Grade 12 course, no grade below 65%. Early Admission: Grade 11 English, Math 11, two Grade 11 sciences and one additional Grade 11 academic course with a minimum 85% average in each, registered in the same subjects in Grade 12. Advanced Standing: 30 university credits with at least 65% in all subjects, including Human Physiology, Human Anatomy, English, Microbiology and Statistics (3 credits each, minimum 65% each) plus 15 further credits; last intake for this pathway is September 2027. LPN to BScN: two-year Practical Nurse program completed in 2008 or later, 1800 hours of LPN work experience within the last two years (employer letter), current LPN licence, minimum 75% average in the Practical Nurse Diploma, employer reference letter and letter of intent. Preference is given to Nova Scotia residents and about 50% of seats are designated for African Nova Scotian or L'nu Indigenous students.