Nursing and personal support: every college, ranked
Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) at Confederation College
Bachelor's degree · Thunder Bay campus
Program code: 0650
What do you need to get into Confederation Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)?
What courses do you need?
As the college's page lists them. A U (university preparation) course counts where a C (college preparation) course is asked for.
- Required
- Grade 12 English (U) level;A minimum of 6 Grade 12U or M courses, or equivalent, including program specific prerequisite courses;Grade 12 University level Biology, SBI4U or equivalent,Grade 12 University level Chemistry, SCH4U or equivalent,Grade 12 University level Math, MHF4U or MCV4U or MDM4U, or equivalent
What else each course keeps open: SBI4U, SCH4U, MHF4U, MCV4U, MDM4U
How much does Confederation Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
What do graduates earn, and are they working?
Pay is what Ontario bachelor's degree graduates in health professions and related programs earned, the class of 2019 (2021 and 2024), from Statistics Canada, in 2024 dollars. It is for the whole field across Ontario, not this college alone, and Statistics Canada's field is a little wider than this program's.
What careers does Confederation Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Practical NurseTwo years of college to a nursing licence and a job in any town in Canada. Hands-on, in demand, cheaper than a degree.$65kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Registered NurseCare for patients in hospitals, clinics and homes. In demand everywhere in Canada.$90kTypical pay4 yearsTo qualifyVery highDemand
- Personal Support WorkerUnder a year of training to a job with good prospects across Canada. Hard, human work, and the pay is modest.$50kTypical payup to 1 yearTo qualifyGoodDemand
- AcupuncturistA 3-year diploma, a national exam, and a practice you build one patient at a time. Most acupuncturists are self-employed and many work part time.$33kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Addictions CounsellorHelp people get out from under drugs, alcohol and gambling. A 2-year diploma gets you in; the work is heavy and the pay is middling.$71kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Allergist and ImmunologistThe doctor for allergies, asthma, hives and immune system problems. About 13 years of training, then office hours and very few emergencies.$311kTypical pay12 to 14 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
Where else can you study nursing and personal support?
The same field at other colleges, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Baccalauréat en sciences infirmièresBoréal, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $6,481 |
| Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières (81780)La Cité, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Baccalauréat en sciences infirmières (81842)La Cité, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)Northern, Ontario | 75% minimum average | $6,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Collaborative Nursing Degree FallCentennial, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $6,348 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours)Algonquin, Ontario | 70% minimum average | $6,354 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours)George Brown, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $7,827 |
| Bachelor of Science: NursingFanshawe, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $6,481 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: confederationcollege.ca (opens in a new tab) (read in a browser with Claude in Chrome, 6 November 2026)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Confederation College. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.