Overview

The Nursing programme at Acadia University provides a comprehensive education that blends the art and science of health promotion, illness prevention, and palliative care. This Bachelor of Science Nursing (BScN) degree is currently delivered through a collaborative partnership with Cape Breton University to address the high demand for registered nurses. Students benefit from a modern learning environment that emphasises clinical reasoning and professional judgment.

Why Nursing at Acadia University?

Students gain access to a wide variety of nursing practice placements, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health centres within Nova Scotia Health. The curriculum utilises a concept-based learning model, which is student-centred and designed to help learners develop the high-level clinical reasoning required in complex modern healthcare systems. This initiative specifically aims to increase the number of qualified graduates entering the local workforce.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 11987 per year
National fee: CAD 10355 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum integrates biological sciences, social sciences, and humanities with core nursing theory. Modules may include:

Human Anatomy
Pathophysiology in Diverse Populations
Nursing Research Methods
Indigenous Perspective: Health & Healing
Professional Formation of Nursing
Human Physiology
Microbiology
Statistics

Careers with Nursing

Graduates are prepared to become highly competent Registered Nurses capable of working in various clinical settings. The programme also provides a strong foundation for those wishing to pursue advanced professional roles or further academic study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

English

Academic Math

Biology

Chemistry

Physics
Human Anatomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

Nursing View 114 other Bachelors in Nursing in Canada

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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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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must provide official transcripts for all high school and post secondary course work.
To be considered official, all transcripts should be certified by the school and should either be sent to Acadia directly from the school or sealed in an envelope and given to the student to send. Certified transcripts acceptable to Acadia will be used as a basis of admission.
Admission requirements differ depending on the student's educational system. We review all applications from international students individually.
Applicants for admission from another university or college must have an official transcript sent directly from that institution for evaluation.
Transfer credits may be given for individual courses that are applicable to the intended undergraduate degree program of study. Course descriptions must be included with the transcripts.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

11987 CAD / year

≈ 11987 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10355 CAD / year

≈ 10355 CAD / year

Additional Details

Nova Scotia Students: $10,254 per year

Living costs

Halifax

Canada

1235 - 1956 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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