$11,757 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Science in Nursing [B.S.N]
- Dalhousie University offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing for a duration of 3 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- At the School of Nursing, the university prepares future nurses to serve with skill, professionalism, and compassion in a wide range of health care settings.
- It also offers students with previous university experience the option of completing the BScN program in 2 years.
- The program prepares students to become Registered Nurses (RNs).
- The program curriculum will be completed over 3 calendar years (8 semesters) for direct entry students and over 2 calendar years (6 semesters) for advanced standing students (qualifying students who have previous university experience), offering graduates the opportunity to enter practice 1 year earlier.
- Students get the opportunities to study some sample courses such as:
- Basic Human Anatomy
- Health Science Microbiology
- Nursing and Family Health
- Dalhousie University also provides certificate options for the BScN Program. The 4 approved Nursing Certificates are Oncology, Public Health, Mental Health, and Acute/Critical Care Nursing.
- The certificate will enable students to explore an area of nursing more in-depth than the generalist level and is responsive to service sector demands in various targeted areas of nursing practice.
- The degree in nursing lays the groundwork for graduate programs in nursing, health administration, and interdisciplinary studies.
- The average salary goes up to 47,000 USD after completion of the program.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $10407 | $10407 | $10407 | $10407 |
| Books and supply | $1350 | $1350 | $1350 | $1350 |
| Total Fees | $11757 | $11757 | $11757 | $11757 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale.
- Students must have completed the following courses of Grade 12 with a minimum overall average of 75%.
- Academic English 12
- Academic Math 12
- Academic Biology 12
- Academic Chemistry 12
- Students also have to complete one additional academic subject.
- Students also have to complete the CASPer test.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
- Or, another Senior Secondary School Certificate awarded after standard XII
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.