Overview
The Nursing - Second Entry programme at York University offers an accelerated pathway for students to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This intensive course of study is specifically designed for those who have already completed at least 60 credits of university-level education.
Why Nursing - Second Entry at York University?
Students benefit from a sophisticated learning environment that includes a 5,000 square foot Nursing Simulation Centre. This facility features a dedicated skills lab with high-fidelity mannequins and a specialised Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality lab. These resources allow for immersive, self-paced learning to build clinical confidence.
The curriculum is approved by the College of Nurses of Ontario, ensuring that graduates are eligible to write the registration exam to become Registered Nurses. The programme integrates academic excellence with extensive hands-on training through clinical placements in diverse healthcare settings across the region.
York University maintains strong partnerships with healthcare providers in Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, and other surrounding areas. These connections provide students with broad exposure to various nursing specialities, including critical care, mental health, pediatrics, and maternity nursing.
Tuition Fee Breakdown
- International fee: CAD 38465 per year
- National fee: CAD 8016 per year
Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.
Syllabus
Modules may include:
- Health Assessment
- Social Justice and Advocacy in Nursing Practice
- Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Knowledge Integration
- Leadership, Change and Innovation
- Episodic and Common Health Challenges
- Development as a Professional Nurse
- Acute & Complex Health Challenges
- Trends in Healthcare Delivery
- Nursing Research and Inquiry
- Nursing in a Global Context
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
Careers with Nursing - Second Entry
Graduates are prepared for a wide range of professional roles within the healthcare sector. Many pursue careers as registered nurses in emergency rooms, family practices, or mental health facilities. The programme also provides a foundation for roles in public health and community nursing.
Potential career paths include:
- Registered nurse
- Community nurse
- Emergency room nurse
- Family nurse
- Home care nurse
- International aid worker
- Mental health nurse
- Oncology nurse
- Pediatric nurse
- Long-term care nurse
- Public health nurse
- Private clinic administrator
- Nurse educator
Graduates may also progress to become nurse practitioners following further postgraduate training. The diverse clinical exposure ensures that students are ready to work in hospitals, community health centres, and long-term care facilities.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Nursing
- Medicine
- Nurse Theory
- Pediatrics
- Emergencies
- Phisiology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Toronto, Canada
Disciplines
Public Health Nursing Health Sciences View 167 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Schulich School of Business (accessed through the Schulich website)
- Faculty of Education* (accessed via MyFile
- Social Work (not applicable to Canadian high-school applicants; accessed via the Social Work website)
- School of the Arts, Media, Performance & Design - (accessed through the AMPD website)
- Lassonde School of Engineering (optional co-application, accessed through the BOOST site)
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents41526 CAD / year≈ 41526 CAD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents8536 CAD / year≈ 8536 CAD / year
Additional Details
Ontario residents: $7,400
Living costs
Toronto
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Nursing - Second Entry.
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