Nursing - Second Entry

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Nursing - Second Entry cost?

  CAD 34,821 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• When does it start?

  Intakes listed for this programme: September 2027.

• How long is it?

  6 semesters (2 years), as listed by the university.

• What are the entry requirements?

  Successful completion of at least 60 credit hours at a recognized university prior to admission Overall average of 3.0 (B) or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) and a 3.3 (B+) or better on a 4-point scale (or equivalent) in the last year of study (or last 30 credit hours) The 60 credit hours must include the following: 6.0 credit hours in Psychology* (Psychology Statistics and Research Methods do not fulfill this requirement) 6.0 credit hours in Human Anatomy and Physiology, OR 3.0 credit hours in Human Anatomy and 3.0 credit hours in Human Physiology 3.0 credit hours in Statistics 3.0 credit hours in Microbiology Note: Each prerequisite course must be completed with a grade of B or better Note: Prerequisite courses must be taken within 10 years of the year seeking admission For applicants applying with only 60 credit hours, no more than 30 credit hours may be at the introductory level (equivalent to courses numbered 1000 to 1999 at Ontario Tech University). Applicants with university preparation outside of North America must submit a course-by course evaluation through the World Education Services (WES). For more information, please consult the following: International documents. Transfer credits are not awarded for any nursing courses. Applicants who have already completed a nursing program (diploma RN or PN) will not be considered due to curriculum requirements. All education must be disclosed at the time of application. Note: Meeting the minimum requirements outlined above does not ensure admission into the program. || International applicants: Ontario Tech publishes general admission requirements by country and curriculum at https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/applicant-information/international-admission-requirements.php ; applicants must complete the appropriate number of courses and the program-specific subject prerequisites shown above in their secondary or post-secondary studies. Post-secondary credentials gained outside Canada may be required to be authenticated by World Education Services (WES). · English: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.0); PTE Academic 58; Duolingo English Test 130 · English test waiver: Waived if you are from a country where English is the first language of instruction, or your first language is English, or you have successfully completed at least three years of formal full-time study (no fewer than three academic-level courses per semester) at a secondary or post-secondary institution where the language of instruction AND examination is English - time in an English as a Second Language program or an unapproved English for Academic Purposes program does not count. IB applicants may also satisfy the requirement with an IB certificate or diploma showing a minimum grade of 4 in IB English A. Applicants who meet every other requirement may instead complete an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program with Oxford International Digital Institute or another EAP partner. Sources: https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/english-language-proficiency/index.php ; https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/applicant-information/international-applicants.php · Application fee: CAD 100.00 for up to three programs, when applying internally through Ontario Tech's own International Application (applicants who are applying only to Ontario Tech). Applicants who instead apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) Undergraduate Application pay OUAC's fee, which Ontario Tech does not publish. Source: https://admissions.ontariotechu.ca/applicant-information/international-applicants.php · Deposit: Ontario Tech does not publish a deposit amount: 'To accept your offer of admission and secure your place in the program, you must submit a non-refundable tuition deposit. The deposit amount is listed in your official Letter of Acceptance and on the Applicant Portal.' International applicants must pay it before requesting a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL). Source: https://registrar.ontariotechu.ca/fees-and-payment/ancillary-fees/miscellaneous-and-administrative-fees-2026-2027.php

• Is there a scholarship?

  International entrance scholarships, undergraduate. International Merit Awards: CAD 20,000 over four years (CAD 5,000 x 4) to international students entering an undergraduate program on a study permit with a grade point average of 80 per cent or greater as calculated at the time of admission; awarded automatically with the offer, renewal requires a course load of at least 80 per cent (12 credit hours) and a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher; may not be held with the Global Leadership Award, Awards of Recognition, Major Scholarships or In-Course Scholarships; cannot be deferred; Canadian citizens and permanent residents are not eligible. Global Leadership Award (application-based): CAD 120,000 (CAD 30,000 a year for four years) for international secondary-school applicants studying outside Canada on a study permit - the scholarships page states "CLOSED FOR THE 2026-2027 ACADEMIC YEAR", while the international-applicants page lists a Thursday, February 11 (2027) application deadline for the Fall 2027 cycle. Awards of Recognition: automatic first-year awards of CAD 4,000 (95 per cent or higher), CAD 2,000 (90-94.9 per cent) or CAD 1,000 (85-89.9 per cent) on the best six 4U/4M courses, open to international students who studied at an on-shore secondary school in Canada. Conditions: entrance scholarships are for students entering from secondary school within 18 months of graduation who have not previously attended a post-secondary institution; only one scholarship may be held at a time; a minimum 80 per cent course load per term is required. Sources View scholarship page