Nursing (BScN) at TRU: Admission Average
Thompson Rivers University · Kamloops, BC
What average do you need for Nursing (BScN) at TRU?
Nursing (BScN) at Thompson Rivers University typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It is the most competitive of the 9 TRU programs we track.
Strong program, good placements in BC interior health system.
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
- 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 TRU
Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops is BC's most accessible and flexible university, offering both traditional degrees and open learning programs. TRU is known for strong practical programs in nursing, business, law, and natural resources. Its location in the BC interior provides unique outdoor recreation and tourism industry connections.
Thompson Rivers University is in Kamloops, BC, was founded in 1970 and has about 13,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $5,000 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- TRU's law school (Canada's newest full common law program) focuses specifically on access to justice and rural communities.
- Kamloops offers an exceptional outdoor lifestyle - skiing, hiking, and mountain biking are all on campus doorstep.
- TRU's tuition is among the lowest of any BC university - a genuine affordability advantage.
Other TRU programs
- Law (JD) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Business Administration – mid-to-high 80s
- Computer Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Natural Resources Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s
- Social Work (BSW) – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Tourism Management – mid 80s
- Environmental Science – mid-to-high 80s