Nursing (BScN) at URegina: Admission Average
University of Regina · Regina, SK
What average do you need for Nursing (BScN) at URegina?
Nursing (BScN) at University of Regina typically admits students with averages in the high 80s, roughly 85–89%. It is the most competitive of the 10 URegina programs we track.
Strong clinical placements in Regina hospital 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
- 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 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 URegina
The University of Regina is Saskatchewan's second university, located in the provincial capital. URegina is particularly known for strong programs in engineering, social work, journalism, and Indigenous studies. The First Nations University of Canada is federated with URegina, creating exceptional Indigenous programming. Regina's government and resource sector provides good co-op placement opportunities.
University of Regina is in Regina, SK, was founded in 1961 and has about 16,000 students. Domestic tuition is about $8,400 a year, co-op is available and first-year residence is guaranteed.
Deadlines: direct application April 1.
- The First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) federated with URegina offers unique Indigenous programming not available elsewhere.
- Regina is the provincial capital - government co-op placements are a genuine advantage.
- Engineering programs have strong petroleum and resource sector connections given Saskatchewan's economy.
Other URegina programs
- Engineering (various) – high 80s
- Social Work (BSW) – mid-to-high 80s
- Journalism – mid-to-high 80s
- Business Administration – mid-to-high 80s
- Computer Science – high 80s
- Kinesiology – mid-to-high 80s
- Psychology – mid-to-high 80s
- Indigenous Studies – mid 80s
- Education (BEd) – mid 80s