Nursing (BScN) at TMU: Admission Average
Toronto Metropolitan University · Toronto, ON
What average do you need for Nursing (BScN) at TMU?
Nursing (BScN) at Toronto Metropolitan University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s-low 90s, roughly 85–92%. It is the most competitive of the 15 TMU programs we track.
Competitive, strong clinical placements across major Toronto hospitals.
How competitive is it?
Of the 28 universities we track that offer it, 1 asks for a higher average and 14 ask for a lower average.
As a rough guide, 92% or higher is above the typical range, 85% up to 92% 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
- 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
- Université Laval – 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 TMU
Formerly Ryerson University, Toronto Metropolitan University sits in the heart of downtown Toronto and is known for its career-focused, professionally oriented programs. TMU has strong programs in business (Ted Rogers School), journalism, film, nursing, and engineering. Its downtown location is a genuine advantage - students have immediate access to Toronto's media, finance, and tech industries.
Toronto Metropolitan University is in Toronto, ON, was founded in 1948 and has about 47,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,100 a year and co-op is available.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15.
- TMU's downtown Toronto location is genuinely one of its biggest assets - internships and part-time work opportunities are unmatched.
- Ted Rogers School of Business has strong alumni networks in Toronto finance and consulting.
- The university is actively elevating its research profile - reputation is rising.
Other TMU programs
- Business (Ted Rogers - BComm) – high 80s
- Accounting & Finance – high 80s
- Retail Management – high 80s
- Journalism – high 70s-80s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Software Engineering – high 80s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Film Studies – high 70s-80s
- Interior Design – high 80s
- Architecture (BArch) – high 80s
- Urban & Regional Planning – high 80s
- Early Childhood Education – high 70s
- Nutrition & Food – high 80s