Nursing at Laval: Admission Average
Université Laval · Quebec City, QC
What average do you need for Nursing at Laval?
Nursing at Université Laval typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #3 of 12 Laval programs by admission average.
Strong clinical training, good Quebec health network connections.
How competitive is it?
Of the 28 universities we track that offer it, 14 ask for a higher average and none ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 89% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 89% is inside it, and 81% up to 85% is a reach. Cut-offs move every year, so apply to a mix of schools.
Ontario applicants are assessed on their top six Grade 12 U/M courses, including the program's prerequisites. Work out yours with the Best 6 calculator.
Nursing at other universities
- University of British Columbia – high 80s (BC) / low-mid 90s (OOP)
- University of Toronto – high 80s-low 90s
- McMaster University – high 90s (92-96%+)
- Queen's University – high 80s-low 90s
- Western University – high 80s-low 90s
- University of Ottawa – high 80s-low 90s
- Ontario Tech University – high 80s-low 90s
- Toronto Metropolitan University – high 80s-low 90s
- University of Victoria – high 80s-low 90s
- McGill University – high 80s-low 90s
- University of Alberta – high 80s-low 90s
- University of Calgary – high 80s-low 90s
- Dalhousie University – high 80s-low 90s
- University of Manitoba – high 80s-low 90s
- Brock University – high 80s
- University of Windsor – high 80s
- University of Northern BC – high 80s
- Thompson Rivers University – high 80s
- Université de Montréal – high 80s
- MacEwan University – high 80s
- Mount Royal University – high 80s
- St. Francis Xavier University – high 80s
- University of Saskatchewan – high 80s
- University of Regina – high 80s
- University of New Brunswick – high 80s
- Memorial University of Newfoundland – high 80s
- University of Prince Edward Island – high 80s
Typical high school prerequisites
- English
- Advanced Functions
- Biology
- Chemistry (at most schools)
- One additional U/M course
First-year courses
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Nursing Fundamentals
- Health Assessment
- Psychology
These are typical for Nursing (BScN) programs across Canada. About the Nursing (BScN) degree
After a Nursing (BScN) degree
Nursing (BScN) usually takes 4 years.
- Registered Nurse (RN) – $65,000 to $110,000
- School Counsellor – $60,000 to $100,000
- Canada faces a critical nursing shortage - BScN graduates have essentially guaranteed employment across every province.
- Direct-entry nursing at top schools like McMaster often requires a 90%+ average - note that UofT's BScN is a 2-year program entered after prior university study, not from high school.
- Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a growing role that requires a master's degree after the BScN but significantly expands scope of practice.
Applying to Laval
Université Laval, founded in 1852, is the oldest French-language university in North America. Located in Quebec City on a large, fully self-contained campus, Laval has a distinctly residential campus feel unusual for a major research university. It is strong across virtually all disciplines and is particularly well-regarded in forestry, agriculture, pharmacy, and the social sciences.
Université Laval is in Quebec City, QC, was founded in 1852 and has about 47,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $3,100 a year, co-op is not widely offered and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 1 (CEGEP); varies for university transfer.
- Laval's campus is one of North America's largest and most self-contained - essentially a small city.
- All instruction is in French - strong French proficiency is required.
- Quebec City is significantly more affordable than Montreal - a real quality-of-life advantage.
Other Laval programs
- Medicine (MD) – high 90s (CEGEP-based)
- Law (LLB) – high 80s
- Forestry & Wood Sciences – mid-to-high 80s
- Agricultural Sciences – mid-to-high 80s
- Architecture – high 80s + portfolio
- Pharmacy (PharmD) – high 90s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Business (FSA ULaval) – high 80s
- Psychology – high 80s
- Education – mid-to-high 80s
- Environmental Sciences – mid-to-high 80s