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Bachelor of Science (Pre-Psychiatric Nursing), leading to the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (Winnipeg site) at Brandon University
Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (BScPN), 4 years, 122 credit hours (year 1 is the Pre-Psychiatric Nursing year) · Faculty of Health Studies · Winnipeg campus
What average do you need for Brandon Bachelor of Science (Pre-Psychiatric Nursing), leading to the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (Winnipeg site)?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. Brandon works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
Brandon's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- ENG4U English
- Recommended
- SBI4U Biology (needed for Anatomy and Physiology)
- MHF4U or MCV4U (BU: Mathematics 40S, Applied or Pre-Calculus) (needed for Introduction to Statistics)
- SCH4U Chemistry (strongly recommended)
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required
- BU online application ($80 application fee from 1 October 2026; it was $70)Due 14 June (Winnipeg site)
- Required
- Apply to Year 2 of the BScPN at this site (Moodle form; Casper test; checks and immunization record)Due 1 May of the year of entry to Year 2
- Optional
- Apply and send a transcript by 1 March to be considered for automatic entrance scholarshipsDue 1 March
How much does Brandon Bachelor of Science (Pre-Psychiatric Nursing), leading to the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (Winnipeg site) cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
What do nursing graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Manitoba bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Brandon Bachelor of Science (Pre-Psychiatric Nursing), leading to the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (Winnipeg site) lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Registered NurseCare for patients in hospitals, clinics and homes. In demand everywhere in Canada.$90kTypical pay4 yearsTo qualifyVery highDemand
- Nurse PractitionerA nurse with a master's degree who can diagnose, order tests and prescribe. Two degrees, six figures, huge demand.$128kTypical pay8 to 9 yearsTo qualifyVery highDemand
- MidwifeDeliver babies and care for families through pregnancy and the weeks after. On call around the clock, and paid well for it.$97kTypical pay4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- 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?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of NursingMRU, Alberta | Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 100%, considered together with the Casper score | $7,319 |
| Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (Edmonton)MacEwan, Alberta | Competitive range high 70s to high 80s (2025/26 and 2026/27 averages, Edmonton intake) | $9,000 |
| Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (Ponoka)MacEwan, Alberta | Competitive range high 70s to high 80s (2025/26 and 2026/27 averages, Ponoka intake) | $9,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in NursingTRU, British Columbia | Selective and competitive; no admission average published | $5,613 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative), four-year optionMemorial, Newfoundland and Labrador | Competitive; aim for a Grade 11 average of 85% or higher in the six required courses; offers revoked if the six-course average falls below 70% | $6,750 |
| High School to Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing PathwayUNB, New Brunswick | Minimum 70% in each of the four required courses and a 75% average on the four | Not published |
| Honours Bachelor of Science in NursingOttawa, Ontario | 90% minimum (English program); 85% minimum (French program) | $6,210 |
| Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program (NCBNP)UNBC, British Columbia | Competitive entry, minimum 70% average | Not published |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: brandonu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: brandonu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: brandonu.ca (opens in a new tab) (brandonu.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 Brandon University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.