Bachelor of Science in Nursing [B.S.N] - Bachelor [4 Years]
$7,815 /Yr Joint program On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Science in Nursing [B.S.N]

  • Georgian’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a 4 year (8-semester) program with 4 Clinical Placements.
  • It is a joint program wherein years 1 and 2 are offered at Georgian and years 3 and 4 are offered at York University.
  • Today’s nursing profession is both an art and a science. The Faculty of Health's Collaborative Nursing program is designed for students who have no previous nursing experience.
  • It recognizes and values this perspective and educates nurses using a 'praxis' model that blends theory and practice.
  • The philosophy and curriculum of this collaborative program incorporate and utilize the concepts of caring and human science as the basis of nursing practice.
  • Students work collaboratively with peers and faculty to explore nursing knowledge and caring practice. 
  • In this program, student learning activities focus on the nursing care of individuals, families, groups, and the global community.
  • In the practice setting, under the guidance of a practicum mentor or preceptor, students integrate knowledge from program courses to provide holistic, client-centered nursing care.
  • In order to provide quality practicum placements, students are placed in a variety of agencies in the region serviced by the campus. Students are required to provide their own transportation to practicum placements.
  • Graduates provide nursing care in settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, homes for the aged, family health teams, community centers, clinics, industry, and public health agencies.
  • The average salary goes up to 46,000 USD after completion of this program.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $6431 $6431 $6431 $6431
International differential fee $1384 $1384 $1384 $1384
Total Fees $7815 $7815 $7815 $7815

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7.0 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 89 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 61 90 3

Academic Requirements:

  • Students have to complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with an average of 80% in these programs:
    • Grade 12 (U) English,
    • Grade 12 (U) Biology,
    • Grade 12 (U) Chemistry OR Grade 12 (U) Physics
    • Grade 12 (U) Mathematics
    • 2 credits at the Grade 12 U or M level
  • Mature students may also be considered for admission and must meet subject prerequisites prior to registration with a minimum grade of 70% in the prerequisite courses and an overall average of 75%.
  • Students from the Pre-health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (PHPA) program (available from Georgian College) must also be graduates of that program.

Others:

Non-secondary school students must also meet the following criteria:

  • Be 21 years or older by December 31 of the year of admission
  • Must not have been enrolled in a formal education program for a minimum of two years if applying as a mature student. A recent resume and cover letter are required.
  • Must have no recent unfavorable academic performance.

?Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:

  • All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
  • Indian School Certificate (ISC)
  • Intermediate Examination Certificate
  • Pre-University Examination Certificate
  • Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.