Nursing (BScN) at U of A: Admission Average
University of Alberta · Edmonton, AB
What average do you need for Nursing (BScN) at U of A?
Nursing (BScN) at University of Alberta typically admits students with averages in the high 80s-low 90s, roughly 85–92%. It is the most competitive of the 15 U of A programs we track.
Competitive, strong Edmonton hospital network.
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
- Toronto Metropolitan University – high 80s-low 90s
- University of Victoria – high 80s-low 90s
- McGill University – 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 U of A
The University of Alberta is consistently one of Canada's top five universities and ranks among the top 100 in the world. It is a comprehensive research powerhouse with particular strengths in energy and petroleum engineering, artificial intelligence, health sciences, and agriculture. Edmonton has a low cost of living relative to Vancouver or Toronto.
University of Alberta is in Edmonton, AB, was founded in 1908 and has about 46,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $7,200 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application March 1.
- The University of Alberta is significantly underrated nationally - its QS world ranking (top 100, 4th in Canada) is higher than most Canadians realise.
- Edmonton's cost of living is among the lowest of any major Canadian university city.
- U of A's AI research credentials are genuine - the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute is world-class.
Other U of A programs
- Medicine (MD) – high 90s + MCAT + interview
- Dentistry (DMD) – high 90s + DAT
- Pharmacy (BSc Pharm) – high 80s-low 90s
- Computing Science – high 80s-low 90s
- Electrical Engineering – high 80s
- Chemical Engineering – high 80s
- Civil Engineering – high 80s
- Mechanical Engineering – high 80s
- Petroleum Engineering – high 80s
- Business (BCom) – high 80s
- Law (JD) – LSAT + GPA dependent
- Agricultural Sciences – mid-to-high 80s
- Kinesiology – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 80s