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Post-Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (PDBSN) Option at University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Programme overview

The PDBSN is an option within the B.S.N. program recognizing previous university achievement, allowing qualified students to complete a B.S.N. in a shortened two-year, full-time intensive period. The policies of the B.S.N. program apply unless stated otherwise.

Faculty: College of Nursing  |  Department: Nursing  |  Duration: 2 years full-time, intensive study (94 credit units)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to students who have completed a baccalaureate degree of at least 90 credit units (or made significant progress toward one) from a recognized post-secondary institution, with a minimum of 36 credit units at the senior level. All courses must be completed within three years of starting the first nursing course; graduates must pass the NCLEX to be eligible for CRNS licensure.

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.

Nursing (B.S.N.): the College of Nursing offers early and regular admission for the fall term intake.

Juris Doctor: classes begin in September; the application deadline is February 1 for classes beginning in September of the same year.

For most programs, a minimum non-refundable $120 CAD application fee, paid by Visa or Mastercard, is required; applications are made through an admissions account at apply.usask.ca.

Nursing: early admission application deadline December 15, 2026 (documents January 15, 2027); regular admission application deadline April 30, 2027 (documents June 1, 2027). Application fee $120 CAD, waived for current and returning USask students.

Juris Doctor: online applications open October 15; the deadline to apply and submit supporting documentation is February 1. The application fee is $125 CAD.

Doctor of Dental Medicine: the online application is available August 1 to November 15, with documents due by December 1; the application fee is $216 CAD, paid online by Visa or MasterCard.

Doctor of Pharmacy and Nutrition: applications open November 2026 and the application deadline is March 15, 2027 at 11:59 pm CST. The Pharmacy application fee is $150 CAD.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: the deadline to apply online is December 1.

Doctor of Medicine: the online application period is August to the end of September, and the application deadline is October 1. The application fee is $150 CAD.

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