Nursing - BScN (McMaster)
- Credential:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- College Code:
- CONS
- School:
- Health & Life Sciences
- Program Code:
- 1043
- Accelerated Delivery:
- No
- Campus:
- DO
- Academic Year:
- 2020 / 2021
About the Program
A baccalaureate degree in nursing is the minimum requirement for nursing registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Conestoga College, Mohawk College and McMaster University are working together to meet this requirement.Through this consortium arrangement, Conestoga College offers nursing curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree.
Students accepted to Conestoga's BScN program will take all four years of study at the Doon campus in Kitchener. Graduates of the program will receive a degree from McMaster University.
In preparation to pursuing a nursing career, we encourage all prospective nursing students to carefully consider the requisite skills and abilities for nursing practice in Ontario outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario, as well as the essential requirements for study in baccalaureate nursing programs in Ontario from the Council of Ontario University Programs in Nursing.
The Nursing Act requires that program graduates applying for Nurse Registration in Ontario must not have been convicted of:
- a criminal offence; or
- an offence under the Narcotic Control Act (Canada) or the Food and Drugs Act (Canada).
In addition to the above, the Nursing Act also identifies a number of other abilities and requirements that must be met in order to practice nursing in the province of Ontario. Please see detailed information about these requirements at the following website:
http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/regs/english/elaws_regs_940275_e.htm
Program Information
Length: Four-year Academic Bachelor's degree programDelivery Sequence: Doon (Kitchener) - September/2020 - Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter | Fall | Winter
Location: Doon (Kitchener)
Start: September
First-Year Capacity: 120
Note:
- This is a highly competitive program. Apply by February 1 (for September).
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR 19 years of age or older
- A minimum of six (6) Grade 12 courses with a minimum cumulative average of 75%, including four (4) required U level courses and two (2) additional U or M level courses (Higher averages are often required for admission due to competition for available spaces in the program.)
- The following Grade 12 U courses are required:
- English (ENG4U)
- One (1) Grade 12 Mathematics course from the following: Advanced Functions (MHF4U) OR Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) OR Mathematics of Data Management (MDM4U)
- Grade 12 Biology (SBI4U) with a minimum mark of 75% (Higher marks are often required.)
- Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4U) with a minimum mark of 75% (Higher marks are often required.)
- Two (2) other Grade 12 U or M courses
Note re: Admission Requirements
- Applicants applying directly from Ontario secondary schools must apply with the completion of the Grade 12 U or M course requirements with a minimum 75% cumulative average and have not attended any post-secondary educational program.
- For further information on the BScN Program, please see the McMaster University website at: https://nursing.mcmaster.ca/prospective-students/admission
- Transcripts from institutions previously attended must be submitted to the College. Failure to do so may result in rescinding an offer of acceptance.
- All prospective nursing students should be aware that the College of Nurses of Ontario has outlined the requisite skills and abilities necessary to practice nursing in the province of Ontario. We encourage applicants to consider these requisite skills and the document from the Council of Ontario University Programs in Nursing carefully as part of the preparation to pursue a nursing career. These requisite skills can be found on the following link:
https://nursing.mcmaster.ca/prospective-students/admission/ontario-requirements-for-bscn-study - Applicants who have attended university must submit all university transcripts. This includes all Canadian and international universities. Failure to do so will result in withdrawal of the offer of admission. The university transcripts WILL BE used as the basis of admission. Applicants must achieve a cumulative average of at least B- (70%) in all university degree credit courses taken. A minimum of 12 units or equivalent are required. (These courses may be taken as a full-time or part-time student. University correspondence degree courses are acceptable.) University degree credit courses completed prior to admission will be assessed for advanced credit following admission to the program.
- Applicants who have successfully completed a one-year pre-health sciences program (no exemptions or equivalencies) at an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) will be considered for admission to Level I of the BScN program at all sites. The program must include two terms (two credits) of biology, chemistry, mathematics, English and two other courses and achieve at least a 75% in each of the biology and chemistry courses and a cumulative average of 75% in the entire pre-health sciences program. PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who have attended university cannot use the pre-health sciences program as their basis of admission.
- The one-year pre-health sciences program is the ONLY college program that meets admission requirements for this degree program.
- Applicants to the BScN program using a pre-health sciences program as the basis for admission should be aware that the full pre-health sciences program (no exemptions or equivalencies) should be completed in the year immediately prior to the applicant's anticipated start date in the BScN program. Note: Transfer credit will not be granted for any pre-health sciences courses.
- Each student granted admission must be proficient in the use of the English language. Students will be expected to speak and write clearly and correctly in English.
- Applicants with transcripts from institutions where the language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency with a minimum test score on one of the following language proficiency tests or equivalent scores from another internationally recognized English language test:
- IELTS overall band of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 88
- CAEL 70, no sub-test band score less than 60
- PTE Academic 58
- Conestoga English Language Test (CELT) Band 6
- You may be exempted from this requirement if you meet one of the following requirements:
- Attended, in full-time academic studies, an accredited secondary school (high school) or post-secondary college in an English-speaking country for at least three years, OR
- Attended, in full-time academic studies, an accredited English medium secondary school (high school) for at least three years, OR
- Attended, in full-time academic studies, an accredited English medium university for at least one year, OR
- Resided in an English-speaking country for at least four years immediately prior to application to Conestoga.
- It is your responsibility to make all arrangements regarding the writing of any English language proficiency test and to have the official score report forwarded to the Office of the Registrar in a timely manner.
Admission Procedures
- Academic strength is calculated by averaging all submitted Grade 12 marks (or equivalent) of the required subjects and two additional U or M courses. If more than two additional courses are submitted, the courses with the highest marks will be used.
- All applicants are required to complete an online assessment (CASPer™) as part of the admission process. Further information will be sent to applicants after the application has been received by Conestoga. A sample of the(CASPer™) test content may be found at the following link: http://takecasper.com/sample-casper-content/
- Testing dates for the Fall 2020 academic year are as follows:
- Thursday, October 17, 2019 @ 5 pm
- Sunday, October 20, 2019 @ 1 pm
- Tuesday, November 26, 2019 @ 5 pm
- Tuesday, January 14, 2020 @ 8 pm
- Tuesday, February 11, 2020 @ 5 pm or 8pm
- Sunday, February 23, 2020 @ 1 pm or 4pm
- Final selection is made using a formula that combines academic strength with the score on the CASPer™ assessment.
- Please note, offers for this program will not be going out until all CASPer test results have been received and mid-term grades from high schools have been submitted which will be by early May.
Program Requirements
- Mandatory work-integrated learning (WIL) health and safety requirements must be completed by students prior to student field/clinical WIL experiences. Successful WIL completion is required for students to progress to program completion. To qualify for field/clinical WIL learning experiences, students must present the following at the start of the program in accordance with pre-admission information provided by the College:
- A complete immunization record including MMR, polio, Tdap, varicella, and hepatitis B. Seasonal flu vaccination is required during flu season (October - March).
- TB Testing: Evidence of current 2-step or previous 2-step + current 1-step if more than one year has passed since 2-step testing.
- Standard First Aid and CPR - HCP or BLS level (must be completed in Canada)
- An annual Police Check for Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) to be completed in Canada. Police Checks must be clear of any unpardoned criminal offences. An unclear criminal record may result in the inability to participate in WIL experiences which will jeopardize progress in the program. Acceptance for WIL is at the discretion of the agency; some agencies may request students to provide a VSS completed within six months of WIL start date. Students with criminal records are advised to meet with the program chair for academic counselling to determine program suitability.
- Students are responsible for costs associated with respirator fit testing required for WIL experience.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition fee details for the 2019-2020 year are listed below. Fees for the next academic year are unavailable at this time. Books and supplies are additional.
Domestic Fees
Estimated fees based upon the previous academic year (2019 / 2020) for Nursing - BScN (McMaster) - Program # 1043
| Description | Fall 2019 | Winter 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $74.83 | $74.83 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $3021.30 | $3021.30 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee | $108.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| CSI Event Fee | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs | $3.50 | $3.50 |
| Locker Fee | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Student Spaces | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Academic Support Fee | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| CSI Academic Support Fee | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| CSI Health and Wellness Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Career Services Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Career Services Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| MC Master Transcripts, Letters & Certificates | $19.05 | $19.05 |
| MC Master Nursing Learning Resource Fee | $84.76 | $84.76 |
| MC Master Nursing Society Fee (optional) | $35.34 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $4022.78 | $3556.44 |
| Year Total | $7579.22 |
| Description | Fall 2019 | Winter 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Administration Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $74.83 | $74.83 |
| CSI Association Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| McMaster Program Specific Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $2999.40 | $2999.40 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee | $82.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| CSI Event Fee | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs | $3.50 | $3.50 |
| Locker Fee | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Student Spaces | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Academic Support Fee | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| CSI Academic Support Fee | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| CSI Health and Wellness Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Career Services Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Career Services Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| MC Master Transcripts, Letters & Certificates | $19.05 | $19.05 |
| MC Master Nursing Learning Resource Fee | $84.76 | $84.76 |
| MC Master Nursing Society Fee (optional) | $35.34 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $3974.88 | $3534.54 |
| Year Total | $7509.42 |
| Description | Fall 2019 | Winter 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Administration Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $74.83 | $74.83 |
| CSI Association Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| McMaster Program Specific Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $2977.65 | $2977.65 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee | $82.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| CSI Event Fee | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs | $3.50 | $3.50 |
| Locker Fee | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Student Spaces | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Academic Support Fee | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| CSI Academic Support Fee | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| CSI Health and Wellness Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Career Services Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Career Services Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| MC Master Transcripts, Letters & Certificates | $19.05 | $19.05 |
| MC Master Nursing Learning Resource Fee | $84.76 | $84.76 |
| MC Master Nursing Society Fee (optional) | $35.34 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $3953.13 | $3512.79 |
| Year Total | $7465.92 |
| Description | Fall 2019 | Winter 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Student Priority Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Administration Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $135.00 | $135.00 |
| Full time Degree Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $74.83 | $74.83 |
| CSI Association Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI - Advocacy Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| McMaster Program Specific Fee | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $2977.65 | $2977.65 |
| CSI Health Plan Fee | $295.00 | $0.00 |
| Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee | $82.00 | $0.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| CSI Legal Protection | $28.00 | $0.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| CSI Event Fee | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| CSI Student Clubs | $3.50 | $3.50 |
| Locker Fee | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Student Spaces | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Academic Support Fee | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| CSI Academic Support Fee | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Health and Wellness Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| CSI Health and Wellness Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Career Services Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Career Services Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| MC Master Transcripts, Letters & Certificates | $19.05 | $19.05 |
| MC Master Nursing Learning Resource Fee | $84.76 | $84.76 |
| MC Master Nursing Society Fee (optional) | $35.34 | $0.00 |
| Session Total | $3953.13 | $3512.79 |
| Year Total | $7465.92 |
International fees are currently unavailable; please check back at a later time.
Financial Assistance
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website.For more information, please visit Financial Services/Awards.
Graduate Opportunities
Upon receiving the BScN degree from McMaster University, graduates are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) requires all applicants for registration to provide a recent criminal record synopsis (CIPC check) as part of the RN registration process. If you have any questions related to the Regulated Health Professions Act, please contact the College of Nurses of Ontario directly at 1-800-387-5526.For more details on related occupations, job market information and career opportunities, see the Government of Canada website: https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home
Pathways & Credit Transfer
Conestoga pathways enable students to build on their academic achievements in order to earn a degree or additional credential. Pathways are formed through agreements between Conestoga programs or partner institutions. View the transfer agreement opportunities for this program.Often applicants have earned credits from another college or university that may allow a student to be granted advanced standing or exemption. Learn more about credit transfer opportunities at Conestoga.
Program Courses
For more information about the curriculum for the BScN program, please refer to the McMaster website.
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The College appoints Program Advisory Committee members for diploma, degree, certificate and apprenticeship programs. Committees are composed of employers, practitioners and recent program graduates. College representatives (students, faculty, and administrators) are resource persons. Each committee advises the Board on the development of new programs, the monitoring of existing programs and community acceptance of programs.For a list of the current members, please visit our Program Advisory Committees.
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The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees and to cancel at any time a program, course, or program major or option; to change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered; to change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons; or to withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.
Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.
| Start Date | Campus | Status** |
|---|---|---|
| SEP, 2020 | Doon | Open |
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