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Nursing Prep at University of Saskatchewan
None at entry: a pre-professional year in Arts and Science for the BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) · College of Arts and Science (BSN in the College of Nursing) · Saskatoon campus
What average do you need for USask Nursing Prep?
For an applicant from a high school in Ontario. USask works out your average its own way; the finder does that for you.
Majors or options chosen later: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Years 2 to 4, by competitive application after the pre-professional year.
What courses do you need?
USask's own list for Ontario high school applicants.
- One of
- MDM4U Mathematics of Data Management
- MHF4U Advanced Functions
- Recommended
- MHF4U Advanced Functions (pre-calculus "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
- Separate competitive application to Year 2 of the BSN after the pre-professional year
How much does USask Nursing Prep cost?
For a student from Ontario (the out-of-province rate), at this year's prices.
- Tuition
- $8,400 first yearGoes up in later years
- Student fees
- $1,300 first year
- Residence and meals
- $12,100 first yearFirst year
What do nursing graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Saskatchewan bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does USask Nursing Prep 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing (Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing)URegina, Saskatchewan | A minimum of 70% required in each prerequisite course. competitive entry program | $9,322 |
| Nursing, Bilingual Option (SCBScN)URegina, Saskatchewan | A minimum of 70% required in each prerequisite course. competitive entry program | $9,322 |
| 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 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: admissions.usask.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Courses: admissions.usask.ca (opens in a new tab) (admissions.usask.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Tuition: students.usask.ca (opens in a new tab) (admissions.usask.ca (opens in a new tab))
- Residence: livewithus.usask.ca (opens in a new tab) (livewithus.usask.ca (opens in a new tab) ; admissions.usask.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 University of Saskatchewan. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.