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Nursing at Dalhousie University
BScN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) · School of Nursing, Faculty of Health · Halifax campus
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What average do you need for Dalhousie Nursing?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. Dalhousie works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
The school says
Minimum overall average 70%; competitive, no published cut-off
A minimum, not a typical admitted average
Length and co-op
3 years
Co-op: No
What courses do you need?
Dalhousie's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- SBI4U Biology
- SCH4U Chemistry
- One of
- ENG4U English or ETS4U Studies in Literature or NBEU4U Contemporary Aboriginal Voices (code as Dalhousie prints it) or EAE4U Anglais
- MDM4U Mathematics of Data Management or MHF4U Advanced Functions or MCV4U Calculus and Vectors
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
- Apply by the program deadline (Semester 1 entry, direct from high school)Due 15 February 2027
- Required
- Nursing supplemental information (Nursing is listed on the supplemental forms page)
- After you are admitted
- CPR Health Care Provider (CPR-HCP) certification in the year of entry (after admission)
How much does Dalhousie Nursing cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
Tuition, first year
$11,046
$9,763 for students from Nova Scotia
Books and supplies
Not published
School's estimate
First year, all in
$27,900 to $28,600
Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals; not counted: books and supplies
Whole degree, all in
$74,500 to $76,600
3 years, rent after first year
- Tuition
- $11,000 first year, $33,100 in all
- Student fees
- $1,300 to $2,000 first year, $3,800 to $5,900 in all
- Residence and meals
- $15,600 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $21,900 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Halifax, $914 a month
What do nursing graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Nova Scotia bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
Two years after graduating
$87,500
Five years after graduating
$93,400
What careers does Dalhousie 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: dal.ca (opens in a new tab) (dal.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Courses: dal.ca (opens in a new tab) (dal.ca (opens in a new tab) ; dal.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: dal.ca (opens in a new tab) (dal.ca (opens in a new tab) ; cdn.dal.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: dal.ca (opens in a new tab) (dal.ca (opens in a new tab) ; dal.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.
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