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Nursing at Lakehead University
BScN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) · Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences · Thunder Bay campus
What average do you need for Lakehead Nursing?
Majors or options chosen later: 3-year compressed option (with spring/summer study).
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
Who can apply
- After you are admitted
- Clinical documentation requirements (after admission)
How much does Lakehead Nursing cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $6,100 first year, $24,400 in all
- Student fees
- $1,300 to $1,600 first year, $5,200 to $6,500 in all
- Books and supplies
- $500 first year, $2,000 in allSchool's estimate
- Residence and meals
- $11,500 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $26,900 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Thunder Bay, $747 a month
What do nursing graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Ontario bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Lakehead 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Honours Bachelor of Science in NursingOttawa, Ontario | 90% minimum (English program); 85% minimum (French program) | $6,210 |
| NursingBrock, Ontario | Expected cut-off: mid 80s | Not published |
| NursingLaurentian, Ontario | A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses | $6,120 |
| NursingNipissing, Ontario | Minimum average for admission consideration: 70% | $6,240 |
| NursingQueen's, Ontario | Low 90s | $6,205 |
| NursingTrent, Ontario | Minimum 75% overall average | $6,241 |
| NursingWindsor, Ontario | Minimum average 70% (top 6 Grade 12 U/M); mean average of entering students 91%; 85% recommended | $5,916 |
| Nursing (BScN) with RN PrescribingCarleton, Ontario | 82-85% | $6,202 |
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 Laurentian: A minimum overall average of 75% in the 6 best grade 12 U/M courses
- Nursing at Trent: Minimum 75% overall average
- Nursing at UNB: Minimum admission average 75%; meeting it does not guarantee admission
- Transfer in from college
- Practical Nursing (opens in a new tab) (2-year diploma) at Algonquin: counts for about 13% of the degree, needs 70% in the college program
- Practical Nursing (opens in a new tab) (2-year diploma) at Boréal: counts for about 13% of the degree, needs 70% in the college program
- Practical Nursing (opens in a new tab) (2-year diploma) at Cambrian: counts for about 13% of the degree, needs 70% in the college program
- Practical Nursing (opens in a new tab) (2-year diploma) at Canadore: counts for about 13% of the degree, needs 70% in the college program
- Practical Nursing (opens in a new tab) (2-year diploma) at Centennial: counts for about 13% of the degree, needs 70% in the college program
- Practical Nursing (opens in a new tab) (2-year diploma) at Conestoga: counts for about 13% of the degree, needs 70% in the college program
- And 17 more: every agreement is in the comparer.
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: lakeheadu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: lakeheadu.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: lakeheadu.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 Lakehead University. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.