Nursing (BScN) at UPEI: Admission Average
University of Prince Edward Island · Charlottetown, PE
What average do you need for Nursing (BScN) at UPEI?
Nursing (BScN) at University of Prince Edward Island typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It ranks #2 of 10 UPEI programs by admission average.
Small but well-regarded program, strong Island Health 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
- 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
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 UPEI
The University of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown is a primarily undergraduate university with one exceptional research program: the Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), one of Canada's five veterinary schools. UPEI is small, tight-knit, and warmly community-oriented. The island setting is uniquely beautiful, and Charlottetown - the birthplace of Confederation - is one of Canada's most historic cities.
University of Prince Edward Island is in Charlottetown, PE, was founded in 1969 and has about 5,500 students. Domestic tuition is about $8,100 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application April 15.
- UPEI's Atlantic Veterinary College is genuinely world-class - one of the most respected vet schools in North America.
- PEI has a unique quality of life - island life, beaches, and the birthplace of Confederation.
- The small size means every student is genuinely known on campus - rare for a university.
Other UPEI programs
- Veterinary Medicine (DVM - AVC) – high 90s + experience
- Business Administration – mid-to-high 80s
- Biology – high 80s
- Chemistry – high 80s
- Computer Science – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 70s
- Environmental Studies – mid-to-high 80s
- Arts (BA) – mid-to-high 80s