This section presents the requirements for programs in:

• Nursing B.Sc.N. Honours
• Nursing B.Sc.N. Major
• Concentration in Data Science
• Concentration in Neuroscience and Mental Health

Regulations

The regulations presented in this section apply to the B.Sc.N. program. In addition to the requirements presented here, students must satisfy the University Regulations common to all undergraduate students including the process of Academic Continuation Evaluation (see the Academic Regulations of the University section of this Calendar). 

Graduation

Students are required to pass all clinical practicums to graduate from the B.Sc.N.

Registration

Continuous registration in the B.Sc.N. is required to maintain active status, superseding any regularly scheduled breaks. Failure to register in any term of prescribed study will result in the student being required to withdraw from the program.

Residency Requirement

To be eligible to graduate from the B.Sc.N., students must present a minimum of 13.5 residency credits in their degree program.

Transferability of credits will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Transfer of Credit Subsequent to Admission

Students in the B.Sc.N. program will not be permitted to participate in the International Exchange Program. B.Sc.N. students can take elective courses on a Letter of Permission (LOP) with the approval of the department. Students are not permitted to take non-elective B.Sc.N. program courses or NURS courses on LOP or through the University of Ottawa Exchange program.

0000-Level Courses

Students in the B.Sc.N. programs may not count any 0000-level courses for credit toward their degree. Such students may, however, be required to take one or more of these courses to replace missing program prerequisites in which case the courses will be set aside as “no credit for degree” (NCD).

Senate Policy on Nursing Professional Suitability and the Carleton University Bachelor of Science in Nursing Conduct Policy

The regulations, procedures, and sanctions concerning Academic Offences and Offences of Conduct of Carleton University apply to student discipline on-campus. These regulations are described in the Carleton University Undergraduate Calendar.

In addition, students in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) are expected to conform to the College of Nurses of Ontario/Ordre Des infermièrs de l’Ontario Practice Standard’s and Practice Guidelines, and the Canadian Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses both on- and off-campus. Students who violate these codes of ethics may be required, in accordance with the Senate Policy on Nursing Professional Suitability, to withdraw from the program.

Furthermore, students are expected to follow the directives laid out in the Carleton University Bachelor of Science in Nursing Conduct Policy both on- and off-campus.

Admissions Information

Admission Requirements are for the 2025-26 year only, and are based on the Ontario High School System. Holding the minimum admission requirements only establishes eligibility for consideration. The cut-off averages for admission may be considerably higher than the minimum. See also the General Admission and Procedures section of this Calendar. An overall average of at least 70% is normally required to be considered for admission. Some programs may also require specific course prerequisites and prerequisite averages and/or supplementary admission portfolios. Higher averages are required for admission to programs for which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the number of places available. The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program by program basis. Consult admissions.carleton.ca for further details.

Note: Courses listed as recommended are not mandatory for admission. Students who do not follow the recommendations will not be disadvantaged in the admission process.

Admissions Information

Admission requirements are based on the Ontario High School System. Prospective students can view the admission requirements through the Admissions website at admissions.carleton.ca. The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program-by-program basis. Holding the minimum admission requirements only establishes eligibility for consideration; higher averages are required for admission to programs for which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the number of places available. All programs have limited enrolment and admission is not guaranteed. Some programs may also require specific course prerequisites and prerequisite averages and/or supplementary admission portfolios. Consult admissions.carleton.ca for further details.

Note: If a course is listed as recommended, it is not mandatory for admission. Students who do not follow the recommendations will not be disadvantaged in the admission process.

Degree

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.N.) (Honours)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.N.)

Admission Requirements

First Year

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.N.) (Honours)
The Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including a minimum of six 4U or M courses. The six 4U or M courses must include English, Advanced Functions, Biology, and Chemistry.

Applicants will also be asked to complete a supplementary application that will assist in the evaluation of their suitability for the program. Detailed information about the supplementary application can be found at admissions.carleton.ca.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.N.)
No direct entry; access is restricted.

Advanced Standing

There will be a limited number of spaces maintained for Carleton students transferring from other degree programs to the Bachelor of Science Nursing. Applications for admission will be assessed on their merits. Applicants must have completed at least 4.0 credits at Carleton in order to be considered. Normally, offers are made to students with an overall CGPA of 9.00 (B+) or higher.

Applicants will also be required to complete a supplementary application which will assist in the evaluation of their suitability for the program. Detailed information about the supplementary application can be found at admissions.carleton.ca.

Students should note that credit will be granted only for those subjects assessed as being appropriate for the program selected. Students will not receive credit for courses graded below C-.