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Nursing: Honours Bachelor of Science at Loyalist College
Bachelor's degree · Belleville campus
Program code: 51.3801
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What do you need to get into Loyalist Nursing: Honours Bachelor of Science?
The school says
Competitive, no average published
Length
4 years
Clinical placements
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
- Have successfully completed the following prerequisites: a minimum of six university (U) and/or university/college (M) preparation level courses in Grade 12 including:
- Grade 12 English (ENG4U or equivalent)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (MDM4Y, MCB4U, MCV4U or MHF4U)
- Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4U or equivalent)
- Grade 12 Biology (SBI4U or equivalent)
- Minimum grades and averages:
- Minimum of 75 percent in each of the four core courses
- Minimum 60 percent in each elective
- All six courses must meet a minimum overall average of 75 percent
- Loyalist College Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees stream graduates or students with an equivalent Pre-Health advanced diploma and degree stream certificate from another college and who have achieved an overall average of 75 percent or higher, and a minimum grade of 70 percent in all courses will be eligible for admission consideration.
- Admission from Practical Nursing programs: Applicants who have successfully completed an Ontario College Practical Nursing diploma program with a minimum overall average of 75 percent and a minimum grade of 70 percent in each course will be eligible for admission consideration.
- Meet the minimum admission average of 75 percent based on these subjects.
- Have a minimum grade of 75 percent in Grade 12 English (ENG4U), any Grade 12U Mathematics, Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4U) and Grade 12 Biology (SBI4U).
What else each course keeps open: ENG4U, MCV4U, MHF4U, SCH4U, SBI4U
How much does Loyalist Nursing: Honours Bachelor of Science cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
Tuition, first year
$2,777
Books and supplies
Not published
School's estimate
First year, all in
$9,500 to $12,900
Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals; not counted: books and supplies, rent after first year
Whole program, all in
$23,300 to $26,800
4 years, rent after first year
- Tuition
- $2,800 first year, $11,100 in all
- Student fees
- $1,800 first year, $7,300 in all
- Residence and meals
- $4,900 to $8,300 first yearFirst year
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.
Two years after graduating
$81,800
Five years after graduating
$86,400
What careers does Loyalist Nursing: Honours Bachelor of Science 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: loyalistcollege.com (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: loyalistcollege.com (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: loyalistcollege.com (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 Loyalist College. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.