B.N at Dalhousie University [DAL], Halifax Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Bachelor of Science in Nursing [B.S.N] From Dalhousie University

Halifax, Nova ScotiaLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1818established year
19000enrollment
Public
Partner [18 Courses]
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing [B.S.N]

3 years
Full Time
On Campus

Field of Study

CA$13,876/Yr

CA$13,876 /Yr
  • 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.

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
Application Deadline For Summer Intake Feb 28, 2024

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition FeesCA$13876 (CAD 13876)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Housing and FoodCA$9821 (CAD 9821)
Books and supplyCA$1800 (CAD 1800)
Total CostCA$11621 (CAD 11621)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

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.


Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


Required Document List

Following are the required document:

  • Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees. 
  • Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Two Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
  • Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores 
  • Confirmation of Employment Form:  Students must be emailed as an attachment by applicant or referee. 
  • Proof of name change: Required only if name discrepancies exist between transcripts/assessments/test scores and other application documents.  Examples of proof: Marriage/divorce certificates, 2 copies of government-issued ID that include a previous and current name and date of birth.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
ASID Foundation Legacy ScholarshipsScholarship per studentCA$ 4,000/Yr$4,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
VueVille Future Technology ScholarshipScholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Go Clean ScholarshipScholarship per studentCA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
aaa updatedScholarship per studentCA$ 567/Yr$567Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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