Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Canada at Dal U




University Dalhousie University (Dal U)
Location: Halifax, Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, Canada
Type Public
Program Delivary On-campus
Language English
Program Duration 4 years
Students 20,380
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Detailed Information of Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Canada at Dalhousie University

Program Overview for Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Canada:

Whether caring directly for patients, conducting valuable research, or engaged in public policy advocacy, nurses make a difference in the quality of people's lives. Dal's Nursing program will prepare you to apply current evidence and respond with professionalism to the health and illness needs of people in a variety of healthcare settings: hospitals, homes, schools, businesses, clinics, and communities. At Dal, you'll find flexible program options and hands-on learning opportunities alongside world-class faculty.

Careers and future study:

For nurses, no two days are alike — and for many nurses, that's one of the reasons they do what they do. The scope of nursing covers a broad range of healthcare settings. Nurses have a complex role in advocating for patients while striving to assist individuals in reaching an optimal level of wellness and capability. 

A nursing career offers limitless opportunities in practice, education, research, and leadership. With the worldwide nursing shortage, graduates of Dalhousie's Nursing program are pursued by national and international recruiters offering competitive employment packages. Dynamic career options can be found in the following areas:

  • hospitals
  • home health care
  • community health
  • long-term care
  • diverse nursing roles such as forensics and informatics

Many nurses who complete graduate degrees move into roles in advanced practice and nursing specialties. Your degree in nursing lays the groundwork for graduate programs in nursing, health administration, and interdisciplinary studies.

These are the international student eligibility for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Canada

You’ll need to meet the general admission requirements as well as the program specific admission requirements before you can apply.

Minimum admission requirements:

  1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
  2. A minimum overall average of 70% in five academic Grade 12 courses
  3. A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject (see list below)

Please note: Admission to many programs at Dalhousie is competitive; meeting the minimum average doesn’t guarantee admission. Typically, 70% or higher is necessary in all required subjects for early admission.

If you don’t currently meet these requirements, you may be eligible for one of our upgrading or pathway programs.

International High School Applicant Requirment Based on Curriculum:

  1. Advanced Placement (AP)
  2. Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examinations (CAPE)
  3. French Baccalauréat
  4. GCE A Level (British System)
  5. Home-schooled applicants
  6. International Baccalaureate (IB)
  7. US Curriculum

You'll be assessed based on the equivalency of your home country.


N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing

You’ll need to meet the general admission requirements as well as the program specific admission requirements before you can apply.

Minimum admission requirements:

  1. Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
  2. A minimum overall average of 70% in five academic Grade 12 courses
  3. A final grade of at least 70% in Grade 12 academic English and any other required subject (see list below)

Please note: Admission to many programs at Dalhousie is competitive; meeting the minimum average doesn’t guarantee admission. Typically, 70% or higher is necessary in all required subjects for early admission.

If you don’t currently meet these requirements, you may be eligible for one of our upgrading or pathway programs.

Canadian HIgh School Applicant's Requirements Based on Provinces:

  1. Alberta
  2. British Columbia
  3. Manitoba
  4. New Brunswick
  5. Newfoundland and Labrador
  6. Nova Scotia
  7. Northwest Territories
  8. Nunavut
  9. Ontario
  10. Prince Edward Island
  11. Quebec (CEGEP)
  12. Saskatchewan
  13. Yukon

Canadian High School Applicant's Requirements Based on Curriculum:

  1. Advanced Placement (AP)
  2. French Baccalauréat
  3. Home-schooled applicants
  4. International Baccalaureate (IB)

In additional to above requirements, some programs may have additional admission requirements.

These are the test eligibilities for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Canada: are:

N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

The scholarships available for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing are:


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The international student tuition fees and costs for Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Canada.

Items Costs
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$10,800.00/year
(CA$900.00/month)
Student Earning CA$16,064.00/year
You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Canada.

Items Costs
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$10,800.00/year
(CA$900.00/month)
Student Earning CA$16,064.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$16,064.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 12.55/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 12.55/h) at minimum wage of $12.55/hour.

Apply by March 1 to be considered for entrance scholarships. 

For undergraduate admission inquiry, contact: 

International students contact Kristen Fraser - kristen.fraser@dal.ca

Canadian students contact Peggy Griffin - peggy.griffin@dal.ca

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