Degree program

2nd Entry Nursing (BScN)

York University

A nursing degree combining classroom learning and clinical practice.

Good for: I already studied at university. Could I become a nurse without starting a four-year degree?

Where do I start? ↓

Checked October 20, 2026 How we check information

At a glance

Delivery: In person
Cost: About $22,700
Who can access it: Fall 2027: citizens, permanent residents, protected persons/refugee claimants and international applicants are listed.
Intake: Current intake not confirmed

Graduation alone does not confer RN registration; CNO requirements, including examinations, still apply.

01 / Start here

Your first steps

Compare transcripts and course outlines with the prerequisites.
External applicants use OUAC code YHK; current York students request a degree/faculty change.

Fall 2027 requirements published; February 1 application deadline. Live application acceptance not independently established.

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02 / Check the fit

Requirements and limits

At least 60 university credits. Overall GPA at least 3.0/4.0; last 30 credits at least 3.3/4.0.
University prerequisites, each at least B: psychology 6 credits (excluding psychology statistics/research methods); anatomy/physiology 6 combined or 3 each; statistics 3; microbiology 3.
Prior BScN applicants may apply, but previous nursing-course failures exclude admission. Nursing-major transfer credit is not granted.
If English proof is required, Nursing-specific requirements must be met before admission consideration; no conditional offer pending proof. IELTS Academic 7.0 is listed, with accepted alternatives and exemptions.

Fall 2027: citizens, permanent residents, protected persons/refugee claimants and international applicants are listed.

Important limits and details to confirm

Graduation alone does not confer RN registration; CNO requirements, including examinations, still apply.
Minimum grades do not guarantee admission. York warns summer prerequisite completion is likely too late.
York does not pre-assess transcripts or prerequisites before an application, fee and supporting documents; use published equivalency examples first.

Location

Keele campus, Toronto

03 / Understand the commitment

Costs and possible funding

Approximately $22,700 tuition; out-of-province domestic $25,300; international $125,700. Books, supplies and living costs additional; later rates may change.

Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) (mixed aid, conditional external lead): Conditional OSAP lead; see shared funding record.

04 / Check with the provider

Sources and where to get help

Use the provider’s official starting page to ask about your situation. Published information was checked on October 20, 2026; the provider must confirm current availability and personal eligibility.