Program Overview
About This Program
The University of Toronto Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) is a full-time, two-year accelerated second-entry nursing program offered through the Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing. The program is designed for students who have already completed at least two years of university study and the required prerequisite courses. It is not a direct-entry nursing program for students applying directly from high school.
Students complete nursing coursework and clinical learning designed to prepare them for professional nursing practice. The curriculum integrates nursing theory, research, health assessment, clinical practice, population health, and other areas of nursing education.
The BScN is offered at the University of Toronto's St. George campus and the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM). Students participate in clinical learning experiences that provide opportunities to apply nursing knowledge and skills in healthcare and community settings.
Admission is competitive. Applicants must meet the university-study and prerequisite requirements and complete the Bloomberg Nursing supplementary application. Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee admission.
After completing the BScN, graduates may pursue registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario by meeting the registration requirements established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Admissions
Application System: OUAC
Published Admission Range: Minimum mid-B (75% / 3.0 GPA); recent admitted students have largely been in the A- range or above
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have completed at least two years of study in a recognized university undergraduate program, equivalent to 10.0 University of Toronto credits. At least 4.0 credits must be above the first-year level. Applicants must have a minimum mid-B average (approximately 75% or 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale) in the most recent 5.0 credits of their most recent undergraduate degree. Admission is competitive and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Prerequisites
Applicants must complete five prerequisite course areas with the required minimum grades, including Human Physiology, Life or Physical Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Statistics. Prerequisite courses must meet Bloomberg Nursing's current course-content and credit requirements. Check the official BScN prerequisite checklist before applying.
Additional Admission Information
This is a second-entry nursing program and is not direct entry from high school. Applicants complete an initial OUAC or internal U of T application and a separate Bloomberg Nursing supplementary application. Applications open November 1. Step 1 is due January 15 and the supplementary application is due February 1. Admission is highly competitive.
Program Features
Tuition & Costs
$8,350
$53,610
Tuition information shown for 2026-27.
Additional Fees
Program tuition does not include all incidental and ancillary fees. For 2026-27, U of T lists total Year 1 BScN charges of approximately $10,841.72 for domestic students and $57,049.72 for international students after listed incidental and ancillary fees. Fees may change, so applicants should confirm current amounts with Bloomberg Nursing.
Career Paths
The BScN prepares graduates for professional nursing practice across a range of healthcare settings and sectors. Graduates may pursue registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario after meeting the registration requirements of the College of Nurses of Ontario, including the applicable registration examination and other regulatory requirements. Further education can lead to advanced nursing practice, leadership, research, education and graduate study.
Official Program Information
For the most current program details, requirements and updates, check the institution's official program page.
Visit Official Program PageInformation last verified:October 19, 2026
Tuition year: 2026-27
Admission requirements, competitive ranges, tuition, program features and other information can change. Always confirm important details with the institution before applying.