Program Overview

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Introduction to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) Program

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program at the University of Saskatchewan is designed for compassionate individuals who wish to make a difference in the world. This four-year program includes a pre-professional year of prerequisite university-level courses, followed by three years of concentrated nursing education and clinical practice opportunities.

Program Overview

The B.S.N. program is offered through the College of Nursing, which has campuses in Saskatoon and Prince Albert, as well as distributed learning sites in various locations across Saskatchewan. The program is fully accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN) and has received a full seven-year program approval from the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS).

What You Will Learn

In the B.S.N. program, you will learn all aspects of health and well-being across a person's life span, studying nursing, health, and the healthcare system through the creation and integration of knowledge from research, education, and practice. You will develop critical thinking skills to prepare you to meet the diverse competencies required to become a registered nurse (RN).

Why Study Here?

At the University of Saskatchewan, your path to becoming a registered nurse is supported every step of the way through innovative teaching methods, a strong community of support, and many opportunities for personal and professional development.

Clinical Experience

Nursing requires clinical experience. The program includes access to clinical practice opportunities in hospitals and community agencies with exceptional nurses committed to quality patient care. Clinical practice gives you experience, empowering you to make a difference in the future of healthcare.

Interprofessional Education

You will have many opportunities to interact with students and faculty from a wide variety of disciplines, such as clinical psychology, dentistry, kinesiology, medicine, nutrition, pharmacy, rehabilitation science, sociology, and veterinary medicine. Build relationships with individuals who will be working in other health science professions when you become a registered nurse.

Indigenous Students

To help Indigenous nursing students become successful nurses, the University of Saskatchewan Community of Indigenous Nursing (UCIN) will help you learn about careers in the field of health and find support and advising while you complete your B.S.N. The UCIN nursing advisor in Prince Albert works with students at all sites to build community and provide advisement and support.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the B.S.N. program is competitive and based on completion of academic and non-academic requirements. Applicants are ranked according to admission score, and the top candidates are selected.

Completion of Pre-Professional Year

Pre-professional courses must be completed by April 30 if you wish to start year 2 of nursing in September. A minimum average of 60% in the pre-professional classes is required to be eligible for consideration for admission.

Situational Judgement Test

The College of Nursing requires applicants to complete an online situational judgement test, called Casper, which assesses non-academic attributes and interpersonal skills essential for success in nursing.

English Language Proficiency

The language of instruction at the University of Saskatchewan is English. A high level of understanding and functionality in English is essential for safe client care in health professions in Saskatchewan.

Categories of Applicants

The College of Nursing considers various categories of applicants, including:

• Standard applicants
• Indigenous candidates
• Persons with disabilities
• International applicants
• Internationally educated applicants
• Practical nurse (PN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) applicants
• Transfer students

Tuition Estimates

The estimated tuition fees for the B.S.N. program are as follows: | Canadian students | International students
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Tuition | $9,780 | $47,334
Student fees | $1,457.58 | $1,457.58
Books/Course materials | $1,500 | $1,500
Total | $12,737.58 | $50,291.58

Program Details

The B.S.N. program is a four-year program that includes a pre-professional year of prerequisite university-level courses, followed by three years of concentrated nursing education and clinical practice opportunities.

Year 1 - Pre-Professional Year

The pre-professional year of study at a post-secondary level provides a solid foundation in university education, preparation for upper-year nursing classes, and transferable credits to other health science degrees.

Years 2, 3, and 4

Once the pre-professional year is completed and students are accepted into the College of Nursing, during years two through four, students develop critical thinking skills to prepare them to meet the diverse competencies required to become a registered nurse (RN).

Career Options

Nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the world. Nurses work with their minds, hands, and hearts, while using advanced technology to provide healthcare services to individuals, families, groups, and communities. Career options for registered nurses include:

• Government: development of healthcare policy
• International health agencies: clinical and non-clinical opportunities with agencies, such as UNICEF and the World Health Organization (WHO)
• Military service: nursing officers
• Clinical practice: hospitals, community, long-term care, nurse educator, administration, non-profit sector, forensics, air ambulance, occupational health, northern nursing, rural and remote communities, international settings

College Information

The College of Nursing has a long history of Indigenous student success and is recognized as having the highest number of Indigenous nursing students in the country. The college offers both undergraduate and graduate programming, with campuses in Saskatoon and Prince Albert, as well as distributed learning sites in various locations across Saskatchewan.