Bachelor Programme
Nursing
The University of Alberta's four-year BScN prepares students for a nursing career, with hands-on training starting in the first semester. Students use patient simulation and other current technology and complete several clinical placements. In the collaborative program, students can study on North Campus in Edmonton or at a partner site (Red Deer Polytechnic, Keyano College or Northwestern Polytechnic). After second year, students can apply to the competitive BScN Honors program, which includes a research project.
University
University of Alberta
Country
Canada
Level
Bachelor
Field
Nursing
Duration
4 years
Language
English
Campus
Edmonton (North Campus) or a partner institution (Red Deer Polytechnic, Keyano College or Northwestern Polytechnic)
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), Collaborative program
Intake
September
Application Deadline
March 1, 2027 (high school applicants; final documents due August 1, 2027). Admission is rolling, so applying early is encouraged
Tuition Information
International: CAD 35,908 per year guaranteed tuition for students who entered in Fall 2026 (Faculty of Nursing rate, fixed for years 1-4). Rates for Fall 2027 entrants will be stated in the offer of admission. Canadian students: 2026/27 tuition is CAD 729.36 per standard 3-credit course; U of A's first-year estimate for a general Arts program is CAD 7,200 tuition plus about CAD 3,700 for books, supplies and fees. The international guarantee covers instructional tuition only; non-instructional fees, books and housing are extra.
Admission Requirements
- Alberta: English Language Arts 30-1, Biology 30, Chemistry 30 (or Science 30), Mathematics 30-1 or 31 (Mathematics 30-2 is also listed, with a footnote on the requirements tool), plus one further subject
- International curricula: English, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Calculus, plus one further approved subject
- Spoken English Proficiency is also required for Nursing (for example IELTS Speaking 7.5, TOEFL iBT Speaking 26 or 5.0 on the new scale, or Duolingo 140 with no integrated subscore below 120)
- Recent admission-average range (past three cycles): high 80s to low 90s (BSc in Nursing)
- Minimum 70% average across the five required subjects (Grade 12 marks of 50%+ in each); admission is competitive and meeting the minimum does not guarantee an offer
- IB: HL or SL courses may be used. Full IB Diploma students present the five admission subjects the program requires, and predicted grades can be submitted
- English language proficiency is required of all applicants. It can be shown through three or more years of full-time study in English, approved courses, or tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 90 (no section below 21) for tests before January 21, 2026, or 4.5 overall (no band below 4.5) on the new scale, Duolingo 120 (no integrated subscore below 100), PTE Academic 61 (no skill below 60) or CAEL 70 (no band below 60)