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Nursing at University of Calgary
BScN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) · Faculty of Nursing · Calgary campus
What average do you need for UCalgary Nursing?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. UCalgary works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
What courses do you need?
UCalgary's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
The school lists no specific courses for this program, or we could not read them: check its page (opens in a new tab).
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
- Lottery among applicants who meet the admission criteria (main-campus BScN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing), from Fall 2026)
How much does UCalgary Nursing cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $7,800 first year, $27,200 in all
- Student fees
- $1,600 to $2,500 first year, $5,600 to $8,700 in all
- Rent after first year
- $28,600 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Calgary, $954 a month
What do nursing graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Alberta bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does UCalgary Nursing 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 |
| NursingULethbridge, Alberta | Competitive: the last student admitted for Fall 2026 had 87.0% (85.3% for Fall 2025) | Not published |
| Bachelor of Science (Pre-Nursing), leading to the Bachelor of NursingBrandon, Manitoba | Ontario high school graduation with a minimum 60% average on six Grade 12 U or M courses including English (ENG4U) | Not published |
| Bachelor of Science (Pre-Psychiatric Nursing), leading to the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric NursingBrandon, Manitoba | Ontario high school graduation with a minimum 60% average on six Grade 12 U or M courses including English (ENG4U) | Not published |
| 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 |
If you don't get in
Routes the data shows: like programs that ask for less, and college programs with a transfer agreement into this one.
- Asks for less
- Nursing at ULethbridge: Competitive: the last student admitted for Fall 2026 had 87.0% (85.3% for Fall 2025)
- Bachelor of Nursing at MRU: Competitive average range for Fall 2027 applicants (two best Group A courses): 85 to 100%, considered together with the Casper score
- Nursing at Lakehead: An admission average of at least 80%
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: discover.ucalgary.ca (opens in a new tab) (the Fall 2025 version,from an archived copy, 22 September 2025 (opens in a new tab))
- Courses: ucalgary.ca (opens in a new tab) (refused, 403)
- Tuition: discover.ucalgary.ca (opens in a new tab) (alis.alberta.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: ucalgary.ca (opens in a new tab) (refused, 403)
- 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.
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