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Honours Bachelor of Science: Nursing at Georgian College
Bachelor's degree · School of Nursing · Barrie; Owen Sound campus
Program code: HBSN
What do you need to get into Georgian Honours Bachelor of Science: Nursing?
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
- Six Grade 12 U or U/M courses
- Grade 12 (U) English
- Grade 12 (U) Biology
- Grade 12 (U) Chemistry or Grade 12 (U) Physics
- Grade 12 (U) Mathematics
- 2 credits at the Grade 12 U or M level
How much does Georgian Honours Bachelor of Science: Nursing cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $6,200 first year, $25,000 in all
- Student fees
- $1,500 to $1,700 first year, $6,000 to $6,700 in all
- Residence and meals
- $8,300 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $31,500 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Barrie, $875 a month
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 Georgian Honours Bachelor of Science: Nursing 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 |
| 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: NursingFanshawe, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $6,481 |
| Bachelor of Science: Nursing (Honours)Conestoga, Ontario | Competitive, no average published | $6,481 |
| Bachelor of Science: Nursing (Honours)Sault, Ontario | 75% minimum average | $6,481 |
| Bachelor of Science: Nursing (Honours): BScNSt. Lawrence, Ontario | 75% minimum average | $6,481 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: georgiancollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Courses: georgiancollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: content.georgiancollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: georgiancollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- 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 Georgian College. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.