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Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BScN) at Cape Breton University

Cape Breton University, Canada

Programme overview

The BScN prepares students to be eligible to practice as registered nurses in a variety of health care settings. Pathways are Direct Entry (3 years), Advanced Standing (2 years) and LPN to RN (2 years); preference is given to Nova Scotia residents, with 10 seats designated for African Nova Scotian students and 10 for L'nu Indigenous students.

Faculty: School of Nursing  |  Duration: 2 to 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall and Spring  |  Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission varies by pathway (Direct Entry, Advanced Standing, LPN to RN); see the BScN admission requirements on the CBU site.

Domestic applicants: CAD 42,121 for the whole programme. Direct Entry (3 years, 120 credits), Nova Scotia students; estimated total Source

International applicants: CAD 75,125 for the whole programme. Advanced Standing; estimated total 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.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cbu.ca/apply-now/

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