Pursue Undergraduate Program in
Nursing: 4-Year Direct Entry Nursing
The York University School of Nursing graduates nurses with the potential to become leaders who are inspired to discover, and be engaged in life-long learning. The program uses transformative teaching/learning strategies that blend theory and practice to develop intentional, reflective and socially responsive practitioners to ensure health for all through nursing excellence. Interprofessional thinking and collaboration are integrated throughout the program, culminating in a nursing capstone course which aligns with a final practicum experience. Students learn to partner, advocate and lead in the provision of care though opportunities that foster in-depth knowledge, critical thinking, lifelong scholarship, and professional development.
All undergraduate nursing programs – 4-Year Direct Entry, 2nd Degree and Post-RN Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) – are approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario enabling graduates to write the registration exam approved by the College’s Council.
Offers of admission for Nursing will begin after the deadline (February 1) has passed. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
The School of Nursing offers optional BScN undergraduate streams covering topics in areas including leadership and elder care, mental health, and acute/critical care in the 4-Year Direct Entry and 2nd Entry Programs.
Graduates receive a Specialized Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree and will be eligible to write the registration exam approved by the College’s Council (e.g., College of Nurses of Ontario). Graduates must meet essential professional practice requisite skills and abilities (e.g., cognitive, communicative, communication, interpersonal, behavioural, psycho-motor, sensory and environmental capacities) and specific College requirements to become members who can practice with the title “Registered Nurse”. Transfer students from other nursing programs are not accepted into the undergraduate nursing programs.
York 4-Year Direct Entry Nursing Program
The School of Nursing’s stand-alone 4-Year Direct Entry Program offers all four years at York’s Keele campus and is designed for students who have no previous nursing education. The 4-Year Direct Entry Program is a 4-year full-time program (there is no part-time option). Students complete the program in four calendar years and celebrate their achievement at the Spring convocation ceremony.
To be eligible for admission to this program:
- Make sure you meet our admission requirements.
- Submit your application through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).
- Submit all supporting documentation and language proficiency test results (if required) to York's Office of Admissions.
- If you are a current York student wishing to transfer to the Direct Entry Nursing (BScN) program, please submit a Program Request Change by the deadline.
Opportunities for students
York’s Nursing programs use transformative teaching/learning strategies that blend theory and practice (Nursing Simulation Centre, Computer-Based Clinical Simulations, and in-person clinical placement) to develop intentional, reflective and socially responsive practitioners to ensure health for all through nursing excellence. Interprofessional thinking and collaboration are integrated throughout the program, culminating in a final practicum experience. Students learn to partner, advocate and lead in the provision of care through opportunities that foster in-depth knowledge, critical thinking, lifelong scholarship, and ongoing professional development.
Careers in Nursing
This list is not exhaustive but provides an idea of the options graduates have and what they have gone on to do. Some options are more directly associated with a Nursing degree than others.
- Acute Care Nurse
- Case Manager
- Child Care Specialist
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Community Nurse
- Emergency Room Nurse
- Family Nurse
- Fly-in Nurse
- Fundraiser
- Gerontologist
- Health Care Consultant
- Home Care Nurse
- Hospital Administrator
- Hospital Nurse
- International Aid Worker
- Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner
- Medical Writer
- Mental Health Nurse
- Non-Profit Organization Worker
- Nurse Practitioner
- Oncology Nurse
- Pediatric Nurse
- Pharmaceutical Representative
- Pharmacist
- Physician
- Private Clinic Administrator
- Private Nurse
- Public Policy Advisor
- Registered Nurse
- Researcher
- Retirement Residence Director
- Social Worker
- Toxicologist
- Weight Loss Counsellor
careers.yorku.ca/my-degree/nursing
For more information about our degree programs, contact York’s School of Nursing at nursing@yorku.ca or at (416) 736-5271
Program Details
Offered By
Faculty of Health
Degrees Offered
BScN
Fall Entry
Yes (first and upper year)
Winter Entry
No
Summer Entry
No
Ways to Study
Full-Time
Sample Schedule (First-year)
Possible Career Paths
- hospital tertiary care provider
- home healthcare provider
- healthcare manager
- public healthcare provider
- long-term care provider
- community health nurse
- global health care provider
- primary health care provider
Viewbooks
Undergraduate
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Transfer & Mature
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Indigenous
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International
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Admission Requirements
I am a high-school student I have completed at least one year of full-time study at college or university I have been away from high-school for at least two years I have never studied in a formal academic high-school environment Returning / Reactivating student (previously York) Visiting StudentsFaculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 84.
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 84.
Baccalauréat Français
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
- A maximum of 30 possible transferable credits may be granted for successful completion of the Baccalauréat Général. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Bachillerato
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
- Minimum overall result of “Bien/Buena/Bueno/Good” on all academic courses.
- Some programs require a higher GPA.
CAPE
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
- A minimum overall average of 3 out of 7 is required. Higher grades required for certain programs.
- CAPE 2-unit courses, with results of 3 or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
- Extra courses will be assessed for transfer credit. Applicants with the DEC may be awarded up to one full year of transfer credit.
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 84.
Chinese High School
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
Turkish High School
- Some programs require higher. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 4.0 or 70%.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
GCE
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
- GCE A2 examinations with results of "C" or better, are eligible for transfer credit, up to a maximum of 18 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Hong Kong
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
International Baccalaureate
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
- IB Diploma with passes in six subjects: three passes at the Standard-level and three passes at the Higher-level, or two passes at the Standard-level and four passes at the Higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches higher-level
- Analysis and Approaches standard-level
- Applications and Interpretations higher-level
- Applications and Interpretations standard-level
- Transfer credit is granted for IB courses with Higher-level final grades of 5 or better, to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
Indian High School
- Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- Prerequisite courses should not be below a grade of 55%.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 84.
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 84.
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 84.
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 84.
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 84.
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 84.
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 84.
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
Faculty of Health
BScN
To be considered a mature student, you must:
be at least 20 years old by the end of the calendar year of admission to the University;
have been out of full-time high school studies for at least two years; and
have attempted less than one full year of studies at an accredited college or university.
Requirements for admission:
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 84.
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 84.
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 84.
Tawjihyah
Minimum Requirements
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
United States High School
- Grade 12 graduation with a minimum overall average of "B" on Grade 11 and Grade 12 academic courses is required to be considered for most programs. Some programs require a higher average. Please review the requirements for your program below.
- SAT or ACT scores are not required for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum outside the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam.
- SATs/ACTs are considered in combination with high school grades.
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
For Fall (September) 2021 and Winter (January) 2022 entry, York University will deem the SAT/ACT as optional for students studying in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam. However, students who have completed a standardized test are encouraged to submit their test scores as it may support your application for competitive programs. SAT/ACT scores must be sent electronically from the College Board directly to York. Please browse the section below for pre-requisites and detailed admission requirements.
Note: An SAT/ACT test will be required from students who are not enrolled in a recognized accredited US curriculum high school in the United States, Puerto Rico or Guam or have not studied in a formal academic high-school environment.
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
- AP College Board examinations are eligible for transfer credit, for results of 4 or 5, up to a maximum of 30 credits. Please click here, then click “Transfer Credit Requirements” for details.
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or National Examinations Council (NECO) - minimum 6 academic courses
Required Documents for Preliminary Review
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
Faculty of Health
BScN
Requirements for admission:
To gain admission to this program, your academic average should be in the mid-to-high 80s.Maintaining your offer of admission to this program requires a final academic average of 84.
You are required to provide official evidence of academic achievement in secondary education. This can be demonstrated through:
- Final grades under the Ontario curriculum (obtained through correspondence, night school or through TVO)
- Credentials through other curricula, such as results from Advanced Placement (AP) or Advanced-level courses in the General Certificate of Education (GCE). (Students may register to sit for the AP and GCE examinations as private candidates.)
In the absence of final grades in courses:
- You must submit the results of standardized tests such as the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) with a minimum combined total of 1170 on the Critical Reading and Math components or a composite American College Testing (ACT) score of 24.
- Your application will be reviewed by an admissions sub-committee. If admitted, you will not be eligible for entrance scholarships. You will be considered for continuing student scholarships at the end of your first year of study, if you satisfy those criteria.
You may also be required to provide proof of language proficiency. You will be considered for entrance scholarships on the basis of your overall averages in the six 4U/4M (Ontario curriculum) or equivalent courses.