Health Sciences
Arctic Nursing (BScN)
Dalhousie University, Canada
- Degree
- Bachelor's
- Next intake
- September
Health Sciences
Breathe life into healthcare with specialized respiratory care. Respiratory Therapists work one-on-one with patients of all ages in a variety of settings. A crucial part of the health care team, respiratory therapists improve quality of life by evaluating, treating, and maintaining heart and lung function.
Faculty: Health | Department: School of Health Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
As a Respiratory Therapy student, you will take core professional development courses with a concentration on respiratory therapy specific knowledge and skills. The program curriculum will prepare you to write the Canadian Board for Respiratory Care (CBRC) national certification examination.
Respiratory therapists work in a variety of hospital and community settings including emergency departments, outpatient clinics and sleep labs. They may also treat patients in their homes. Respiratory therapy is an evolving profession with excellent employment opportunities across Canada.
Minimum overall average: 75% Academic English 12: Minimum 70% Academic Math 12: Minimum 70% Academic Chemistry 12: Minimum 70% One of: Academic Biology 12 or Academic Physics 12: Minimum 70% One additional academic subject This program may employ a competitive average for admission purposes; meeting minimum posted requirements does not guarantee admission. One seat in the Respiratory Therapy program is reserved for residents from PEI. Priority for all other seats will be given to qualified Nova Scotia residents. If seats remain, residents of other maritime provinces followed by residents across Canada will be considered. Due to residency restrictions and limited capacity, international students are not eligible for admission to this program.
Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.
Undergraduate entry is in September (Fall term); applications for Fall 2027 open on October 1.
September 2027 entry, program-specific deadlines: February 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Science (Nursing), Bachelor of Health Sciences, Bachelor of Science (Medical Sciences) and Bachelor of Social Work; March 1, 2027 for Bachelor of Environmental Design Studies (Architecture); June 15, 2027 for Bachelor of Health Sciences (Post-Diploma only). Other programs can be considered before classes start in September where space is available. Entrance scholarship application deadline is February 15, 2027; admission deposit deadline is May 1, 2027; guaranteed residence application deadline is May 15, 2027.
Apply through the official page: https://www.dal.ca/admissions/how-to-apply.html
Health Sciences
Dalhousie University, Canada
Health Sciences
Dalhousie University, Canada
Health Sciences
Dalhousie University, Canada
Health Sciences
Dalhousie University, Canada
Health Sciences
Dalhousie University, Canada
Health Sciences
Dalhousie University, Canada
Health Sciences
Dalhousie University, Canada
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