Entry requirements
High school graduates: see CBU general admission requirements for the programme on the programme page.
Domestic applicants: CAD 27,895 for the whole programme. Nova Scotia students; estimated total tuition and fees for the entire programme (90 credits, 3 years) Source
International applicants: CAD 71,383 for the whole programme. Estimated total tuition and fees for the entire programme (90 credits, 3 years) Source
Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BScN): intakes May 2027 (Spring, Advanced Standing LPN to RN) and September 2027 (Fall, Direct Entry and Advanced Standing LPN to RN).
BScN: May 2027 Advanced Standing (LPN to RN) applications open 1 October 2026 and close 1 February 2027; September 2027 Direct Entry opens 1 October 2026 and closes 26 February 2027; September 2027 Advanced Standing (LPN to RN) opens 1 October 2026 and closes 26 February 2027. Applications may close early once seats are filled.
Application fee: $40 CAD for Canadian applicants and permanent residents, $80 CAD for international applicants; non-refundable, paid by Visa or Mastercard through the Future Student Account.