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Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing Seneca Polytechnic - King Campus Seneca Polytechnic - King Campus, Canada

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CAD 23284

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 90 Waived

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48 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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88

TOEFL

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75%

Min GPA

Program Overview

In Seneca’s Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree program you will earn a BScN credential. Prepare to be a healthcare leader by following a curriculum that provides a diverse and global perspective. In this stream you will complete the program in eight semesters (four years) with summer breaks.


In this program you will have the opportunity to provide nursing care within a variety of clinical settings. Clinical education is enhanced with focused simulation in state-of-the art labs,?which gives you the ability to practice and refine your clinical reasoning skills.


The curriculum is designed to meet the entry to practice competencies defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and provides a solid base for further study at the graduate level.


Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • critical thinking and problem-solving skills that support the development of clinical reasoning and clinical judgment
  • self-management that demonstrates initiative, personal responsibility and accountability to work in the profession of nursing
  • communication and interpersonal relationship skills to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse inter-professional health-care system
  • ability to collaborate in groups and work independently

 

Program and course delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.

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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 25 Days

Program Format Hybrid

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025, Jan 2026

Closed

Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 88.0  Minimum Listening - 22.0  Minimum Reading - 22.0  Minimum Writing - 22.0  Minimum Speaking - 22.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School diploma or equivalent, including six Grade 12 U or M courses:

  • Required core courses - minimum final grade of 75% in each:

    • English: Grade 12 ENG 4(U)
    • Mathematics: any Grade 12(U)
    • Biology: Grade 12 SBI 4(U)
    • Chemistry: Grade 12 SCH 4(U)
  • The remaining two Grade 12 U or M courses must have a minimum final grade of 60% each.


Additional Notes

  • Grade 10 math cannot be considered equivalent to grade 12 math
  • Grade 10 science cannot be considered equivalent to grade 12 biology/chemistry

6.5 IELTS Score
88 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
75% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

23284

Tuition Fee
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CAD 90 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

20600 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships

Entrance Scholarship of up to $5,000 for All International Students

Study in Canada at Seneca Polytechnic to get up to $5,000 in an entrance scholarship* when you start a new program in January 2025, May 2025, September 2025 or January 2026.


Eligibility Criteria

You are eligible if you are an international applicant either currently in or outside Canada who is applying to a full-time postsecondary program and are able to confirm your offer of admission by Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

You are also eligible if you are an international student who is:

  • paying international tuition fees
  • currently studying in Canada and interested in a second program or starting one of our bundled programs
  • obtaining or in the process of obtaining your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
  • currently studying in Canada in an eligible English pathway program
  • currently studying at Seneca and applying for a new program

 

Is my program eligible?

  • The entrance scholarship is valid for all full-time postsecondary programs that start in January 2025, May 2025, September 2025 or January 2026.
  • If you are applying to a Bundled Program or second program, the scholarship will be awarded for each new program.
  • If you are interested in a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), please ensure you understand recent updates on PGWP eligibility.

 

How do I start?

You automatically qualify for this entrance scholarship if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Here is what you need to do:

  • Confirm your offer of admission to a full-time program at Seneca through our International Web Application by Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
  • You will pay the $90 CAD application fee when you apply and the amount will be credited to your student account after Day 10 of the term, should you confirm your offer, pay your fees and enrol. Note - If you are working with an agent, please connect with your agent for an application promo code.
  • Upload a valid study permit or Letter of Introduction (LOI) at the time of application, if you are applying within Canada
  • Confirm your offer of admission and you will receive a PAL, Letter of Acceptance (LOA) and fee notice from Seneca
  • Pay your fees by the due date in the fee notice to secure your spot
  • Complete any remaining steps to enrol at Seneca

 

How do I get the scholarship?

You will receive an entrance scholarship and prioritized admission when you start a new program at Seneca. The amount of the scholarship will be based on the number of years of study.

  • One-year program - $2,000
  • Two-year program - $3,000 ($2,000 in year one, $1,000 in year two)
  • Three-year program - $4,000 ($2,000 in year one, $1,000 in years two and three)
  • Four-year program - $5,000 ($2,000 in year one, $1,000 in years two, three and four)

The entrance scholarship will be deposited directly to your Student Home account after Day 10 of the term.

  • If you previously qualified for the (a) PAL and $1,000 Scholarship for International Students outside Canada applying from July 10, 2024 or (b) $2,000 Entrance Scholarship for International Students in Canada applying from May 17, 2024 for full-time postsecondary programs that start in January 2025, May 2025, or September 2025 you will instead receive a scholarship of equal or greater value based on the number of years of study as detailed above
  • No cash alternative or substitution will be provided
  • You will need to provide your Social Insurance Number (S.I.N.) or International Tax Number (ITN) on Student Home - after your arrival in Canada - to receive the scholarship after Day 10 of the term.

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