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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative), four-year option at Memorial University of Newfoundland
BScN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) · Faculty of Nursing (collaborative program with the Centre for Nursing Studies and the Western Regional School of Nursing) · St. John's campus
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What average do you need for Memorial Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative), four-year option?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. Memorial works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
The school says
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%
A minimum, not a typical admitted average
Length and co-op
4 years
Co-op: No
What courses do you need?
Memorial's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- Required
- SBI3U Biology (Grade 11)
- SBI4U Biology (Grade 12)
- SCH4U Chemistry
- One of
- ENG4U English or EAE4U Anglais (English for French-language schools; Memorial prints it as English (EAE4U)) or ETS4U Studies in Literature or EWC4U The Writer's Craft
- MDM4U Mathematics of Data Management or MHF4U Advanced Functions or MCV4U Calculus and Vectors
- CIA4U Analysing Current Economic Issues or CHI4U Canada: History, Identity, and Culture or CLN4U Canadian and International Law or CPW4U Canadian and International Politics or HSB4U Challenge and Change in Society or LVV4U Classical Civilization or NDW4M Contemporary Indigenous Issues and Perspectives in a Global Context or HSE4M Equity and Social Justice or HHS4U Families in Canada or NDG4M First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Governance in Canada or HHG4M Human Development throughout the Lifespan or IDC4U/IDP4U Interdisciplinary Studies or HFA4U Nutrition and Health or HZT4U Philosophy: Questions and Theories or CGO4M Spatial Technologies in Action or CGR4M The Environment and Resource Management or HSC4M World Cultures or CGU4M World Geography: Urban Patterns and Population Issues or CHY4U World History since the Fifteenth Century or CGW4U World Issues: A Geographic Analysis or FSF4U Core French or FEF4U Extended French or FRA4U Francais or FIF4U French Immersion or Classical or international language (course code ending in CU or DU) or Or, if you have no Grade 12 social science or language: an additional Grade 12 science other than biology or chemistry (SPH4U or SES4U)
How much does Memorial Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative), four-year option cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
Tuition, first year
$6,750
Books and supplies
Not published
School's estimate
First year, all in
$18,000 to $18,300
Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals; not counted: books and supplies
Whole degree, all in
$64,300 to $65,500
4 years, rent after first year
- Tuition
- $6,800 first year, $27,000 in all
- Student fees
- $600 to $900 first year, $2,400 to $3,700 in all
- Residence and meals
- $10,600 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $24,300 in allHalf a two-bedroom in St. John's, $674 a month
What do nursing graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Newfoundland and Labrador 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
$96,000
Five years after graduating
$97,500
What careers does Memorial Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Collaborative), four-year option 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 |
| 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 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: mun.ca (opens in a new tab) (mun.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: mun.ca (opens in a new tab) (mun.ca (opens in a new tab) ; mun.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: mun.ca (opens in a new tab) (mun.ca (opens in a new tab) ; mun.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
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