Why study this program?
This four-year program gives you the most comprehensive training possible to prepare you for an exciting career in nursing. You will learn in a world-class clinical setting using the latest technology, including cutting-edge patient simulation. Hands-on training begins in your first semester and you will have the opportunity to complete several clinical placements throughout your degree.
With the collaborative program, you can choose to complete your degree on North Campus, or at one of our partner institutions: Red Deer Polytechnic, Keyano College, or Northwestern Polytechnic.
After your second year, you can apply to enter the BScN Honors Program, which is competitive and includes a research project.
We also offer a BScN Bilingual Program, a BScN After-Degree, a BScN Honors After-Degree program.
Why study at the University of Alberta?
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree is your pathway to becoming a Registered Nurse (RN), which opens doors to a variety of careers in nursing and beyond. The Faculty of Nursing at the University of Alberta is recognized as one of the top nursing schools in Canada — we are leaders in research and in practice, with many unique clinical placements available. The faculty is housed in the Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, a state-of-the-art health sciences teaching facility adjacent to the University of Alberta Hospital.
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Mental Health Nurse
- Community Health Nurse
- Long Term Care Nurse
- Nurse Practitioner*
- Nurse Educator*
- Travel Nurse
- Nursing Officer
- Nursing Leadership*
*Profession requires additional education.
Makayla, from Yellowknife, is a nursing student and the first person in her family to attend university. After graduation, she hopes to work with newborn babies and to become a female Indigenous advocate for the younger Indigenous generation.
Admissions Requirements for 2025 - 2026
This information is for students applying directly from high school. Transfer students: see the Calendar
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Submission of the Casper test is required to be evaluated for Admission to the program. More information on the Casper test requirement, dates and deadlines can be found on the Faculty of Nursing Casper Test Website.
Because the U of A wants you to succeed, our admissions policy ensures that all students, regardless of citizenship, have the language skills they need to understand, participate and learn in our classes. The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculté Saint-Jean, is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy refer to the U of A Calendar. Information on writing ELP examinations is also available.
At the U of A, we are committed to encouraging Indigenous Students in their work towards a degree. Indigenous students have been under-represented in higher education in Canada, thus our policy is aimed at increasing opportunity, with the goal of our Aboriginal student population being representative of the public we serve. For more information on Admission of Indigenous Students refer to the U of A Calendar.
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The Office of the Registrar administers over $52 million each year in scholarships, awards, and financial support for undergraduate students, as well as financial and loan advising. Additional scholarships are also available for specific faculties and programs.
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