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BScN Nursing with RN Prescribing (Major) at Carleton University

Carleton University, Canada

Programme overview

BScN Nursing with RN Prescribing (Major) is a 20.0-credit undergraduate degree programme in the 2026-27 Carleton University calendar (Faculty of Science).

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

The programme totals 20.0 credits. Required courses include Indigenous Health (NURS 1000), Professional Nursing I (NURS 1001), Human Anatomy and Physiology I (NURS 1002), Adult Health and Illness I (NURS 1003).

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Application information

Entry requirements

An overall average of at least 70% is normally required to be considered for admission. Admission is based on the Ontario high school system; the cut-off average is set each year per programme. Bachelor of Science in Nursing with RN Prescribing (B.Sc.N.) (Honours) The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. The six 4U or M courses must include English, Advanced Functions, Biology, and Chemistry. Applicants will also be asked to complete a supplementary application that will assist in the evaluation of their suitability for the program. Detailed information about the supplementary application can be found at admissions.carleton.ca. Bachelor of Science in Nursing with RN Prescribing (B.Sc.N.) No direct entry; access is restricted.

Main intake: Fall (September). January 2027 term is also open for applications.

Applications go through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC), which opens in September 2026; international applicants may also apply directly through Carleton360. January 2027 term: apply by 15 October 2026 (transcripts from outside Canada/US) or 15 November 2026 (transcripts from Canada/US). Fall 2027: 15 January 2027 deadline for Ontario secondary school students applying via OUAC; 1 April 2027 main deadline for international applicants (transcripts from outside Canada/US); 1 June 2027 general deadline for applicants with Canada/US transcripts. Some programmes have earlier deadlines (1 March 2027 for programme-specific deadlines).

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