Nursing is for compassionate people who want to make a difference in the world. You are invited to be a part of shaping the future of health in Saskatchewan and beyond.
In USask's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program, you will learn all aspects of health and well-being across a person’s life span as you study nursing, health and the health-care system through the creation and integration of knowledge from research, education and practice. The nurse of the twenty-first century uses advanced technology to provide nursing care to individuals, families, groups and communities. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 60 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
To enroll in courses required in the pre-professional year, students must have successfully completed high school with credit in the following courses:
- Biology 30
- Chemistry 30 (recommended) and
- Foundations of Math 30; or Pre-Calculus 30 or Math B30 or Math C30 (recommended)
Admission to Years 2-4 of the College of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program is competitive and based on completion of academic and non-academic requirements to be eligible for admission. Applicants are ranked according to admission score and the top candidates are selected. Enrolment in the program is limited to the number that can be accommodated in class and clinical practice.
A minimum average of 60% in the pre-professional classes is required to be eligible for consideration for admission. However, because admission is based on a competitive ranking, the competitive admission average may be higher depending on the averages of applicants being considered.
The College of Nursing requires applicants to complete an online situational judgement test. This test, called Casper (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics) assesses non-academic attributes and inter-personal skills essential for success in nursing. |
| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.0] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 90] or CanTEST [min. 5.0]
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* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.