Overview

The Nursing programme at the University of Victoria is designed to prepare students for a significant impact on patients, local communities, and the evolving future of global healthcare. As part of Canada’s largest group of health professionals, students learn to shape how care is delivered across hospitals and public systems.

Why Nursing at the University of Victoria?

Students benefit from a curriculum that prioritises learning by doing through supervised practicums in authentic health settings. The university provides a hospital-based clinical simulation centre where learners build confidence and develop clinical judgment in a safe, supported environment. This approach ensures graduates are ready for real-world practice with the ability to make critical decisions under pressure.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 35448 per year
National fee: CAD 6414 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum is delivered through a unique partnership where students complete initial studies at a partner college before transferring to the university. The syllabus focuses on practical experience in diverse care environments and the application of theory to complex clinical scenarios. Modules may include:

Nursing Practice
Clinical Simulation
Health Care Delivery
Professional Practice
Patient Care
Community Health
Clinical Judgment
Health Policy

Careers with Nursing

Graduates are equipped for a wide range of professional roles within the healthcare sector. The programme prepares individuals for specialised positions in various clinical and administrative environments. Potential career paths include:

Clinical Nurse Specialist
Community and Public Health Nurse
Critical Care Nurse
Emergency Nurse
Geriatric Nurse
Mental Health or Psychiatric Nurse
Palliative Care Nurse
Surgical Nurse
Health Policy Analyst
Clinical Research Coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

90

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

65

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Victoria, Canada

Disciplines

Nursing View 112 other Bachelors in Nursing in Canada

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

90

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

65

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

The Camosun/UVic Nursing program is only open to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Current high school students must be attending school in BC or Yukon. Students are dually admitted into UVic and Camosun College.

UVic's college/university transfer program accepts transfer students from the nursing programs offered by Aurora College, College of the Rockies and Selkirk College.
You must demonstrate English language proficiency to attend UVic. Your transcripts are enough to prove proficiency if you've studied full-time in an academic program at the high school or post-secondary level within Canada for at least four years, and all of your instruction was in English.

To apply to this program, you must have Canadian citizenship or permanent residency and be one of the following:

a current high school student in BC or Yukon
a high school graduate
a college or university student.

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at University of Victoria and/or in Canada, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

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

35448 CAD / year

≈ 35448 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6414 CAD / year

≈ 6414 CAD / year

Living costs

Victoria

Canada

1490 - 2092 CAD / month

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

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Nursing.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Victoria

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners