BScN (Honours) Nursing - Second Entry at Ontario Tech University

Programme overview

With learning that is concept-based, competency-driven and technology focused, this degree will prepare graduates to meet the challenges of current and future Registered Nursing practice requirements. Our Second Entry Nursing program enables learners to complete a BScN in two years. Entering with a minimum of 60 earned university credit hours and defined pre-requisites, students will earn an additional 90 credit hours over six consecutive terms.

Faculty: Health Sciences | Duration: Six semesters (two years) | Study mode: full-time; online | Intake: September | Location: Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Learning will take place in hybrid format for theory courses, with lab, simulation and practicum experiences throughout the program.

Career pathways

Career opportunities listed: Health administrator, Health data analyst, Health policy analyst, Registered nurse, Pharmaceutical monitoring specialist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Transfer credit How to apply Successful completion of at least 60 credit hours at a recognized university prior to admission Overall average of 3.0 (B) or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) and a 3.3 (B+) or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) in the last year of study (or last 30 credit hours) The 60 credit hours must include the following: 6.0 credit hours in Psychology* (Psychology Statistics and Research Methods do not fulfill this requirement) 6.0 credit hours in Human Anatomy and Physiology, OR 3.0 credit hours in Human Anatomy and 3.0 credit hours in Human Physiology 3.0 credit hours in Statistics 3.0 credit hours in Microbiology Note: Each prerequisite course must be completed with a grade of B or better Note: Prerequisite courses must be taken within 10 years of the year seeking admission For applicants applying with only 60 credit hours, no more than 30 credit hour

Domestic applicants: CAD 6,222 a year (2026-2027). Domestic first-year tuition for 10 courses (30 credit hours) in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing / Bachelor of Health Administration fee group; later years $6,216.66, $6,210.62, $6,204.58 (fourth and fifth). Excludes ancillary fees, which are charged in Source

International applicants: CAD 34,821 a year (2026-2027). International tuition for 10 courses (30 credit hours) per year in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing / Bachelor of Health Administration fee group; same amount in every year of study. Excludes ancillary fees, which are charged in addition. Indicates the Source

Main intake: Fall (September) 2027 entry; a limited selection of programmes also offer a January start (winter applicants).

Ontario secondary school applicants for Fall 2027 apply through the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC); the deadline is Friday, January 15 (2027).

International applicants for Fall 2027 apply through OUAC or directly through the Ontario Tech international application (three programmes for a $100 application fee). Early Application Programs (Nursing Collaborative, Nursing Post-RPN, Medical Laboratory Science) close Friday, January 29; equal-consideration deadline for all other programmes is Wednesday, March 31; offer acceptance deadline is Monday, May 3; tuition deposit deadline is Friday, June 4.

Transfer applicants for Fall 2027 apply through OUAC: Early Application Programs close Friday, January 29; all other programmes Wednesday, March 31.

January 2027 (winter) applications open in September and close at the end of October; the OUAC deadline is Friday, October 30, with documents due Friday, November 6.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/

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