Nursing (BScN) at UofT: Admission Average
University of Toronto · Toronto, ON
What average do you need for Nursing (BScN) at UofT?
Nursing (BScN) at University of Toronto typically admits students with averages in the high 80s-low 90s, roughly 85–92%. It ranks #3 of 16 UofT programs by admission average.
2-year accelerated BScN entered after prior university study - not direct from high school. Strong Toronto hospital placements.
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)
- 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
- 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 UofT
The University of Toronto consistently ranks among Canada's top two universities and among the top 35 in the world. It is a sprawling, research-intensive institution with three campuses in the Greater Toronto Area. UofT is known for its exceptional depth across virtually every discipline, Nobel-calibre faculty, and strong connections to Toronto's finance, tech, and healthcare industries. The sheer size and academic intensity can be daunting for some students, but those who thrive here benefit from unmatched resources and prestige.
University of Toronto is in Toronto, ON, was founded in 1827 and has about 103,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $6,200 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: OUAC (Ontario) January 15; direct application N/A - OUAC only for Ontario students.
- UofT's supplemental application is taken seriously - generic answers are screened out quickly.
- Grade 12 marks matter most, but Grade 11 marks are used for early conditional offers.
- The internal competition for certain programs (notably Life Sciences to Med) is extremely intense.
Other UofT programs
- Engineering Science – mid-to-high 90s
- Computer Science – low-to-mid 90s
- TrackOne, Undeclared Engineering – low 90s
- Electrical & Computer Eng. – low-to-mid 90s
- Mechanical & Industrial Eng. – low 90s
- Rotman Commerce – low 90s
- Life Sciences (Pre-Med) – high 80s-low 90s
- Cognitive Science – high 80s
- Statistics – high 80s-low 90s
- Architecture – high 80s
- Kinesiology & Physical Education – high 80s
- Arts & Science – high 80s
- Global Affairs – high 80s
- Mathematics – high 80s-low 90s
- Physics – high 80s