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Admission to this program is coordinated by McMaster University.
To apply to this program, please visit www.ouac.ca.
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Students interested in the McMaster RPN to BScN program at Conestoga College should submit their application through the Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC). Select McMaster RPN to BScN (Conestoga site) from the program listings.
The application deadline for September 2023 is Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
If you have admissions-related questions, please contact bscnadm@mcmaster.ca.
Program description - September 2023
This degree program of study for Diploma Registered Practical Nurses prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of practice as Registered Nurses. Students enter the McMaster-Mohawk-Conestoga BScN program in year two, building on the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in their diploma nursing programs. Students are integrated into the BScN program through classroom and clinical learning experiences designed to expand their nursing knowledge while supporting their transition to a problem-based learning curriculum. In addition to providing a solid scientific nursing base, this degree program emphasizes problem solving, team skills, critical thinking, research-informed practice, and leadership competencies. The curriculum is planned for three academic years of full-time study. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be awarded the BScN degree by McMaster University.
Note:
- Please note that the application deadlines for this program are tied to McMaster University’s deadlines. Please see the McMaster University website at:https://nursing.mcmaster.ca/prospective-students/admission#post
Program details
Tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for the 2023-2024 year are listed below. Books and supplies are additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2024 and later will be available Spring 2024.
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Canadian fee details
| Description | Fall 2022 | Winter 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $3222.72 | $3222.72 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $81.77 | $81.77 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $300.00 | - |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $30.00 | - |
| MC Master Nursing Learning Resource Fee | $88.89 | $88.89 |
| MC Master Transcripts, Letters & Certificates | $20.55 | $20.55 |
| McMaster Program Specific Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $125.00 | $125.00 |
| Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee | $112.00 | - |
| CSI - Student Frosh Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Event Fee and Campus Life (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs and Societies (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $4408.93 | $3896.93 |
| Year Total | $8305.86 |
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Awards & scholarships
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Delivery sequence - September 2023 - Kitchener – Doon
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING |
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| Class | Class | Break |
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