
Nursing (Medicine Hat) — Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
Course at a Glance
- BachelorDegree level
- 4 yearsDuration
- Main Campus, CanadaLocation
- Faculty of NursingField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- Main CampusCampus
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)Awards
- $30,782Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Nurses ask questions such as: How do people respond to illness? In what ways are lives impacted by sickness?
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How are patients cared for when they are unwell? Registered nurses are in high demand for their clinical skills and theoretical knowledge. Over the course of your studies, you'll be involved in active learning within the classroom, with small clinical groups in a variety of off-campus nursing practice settings, and in simulated clinical laboratories.
Is this course right for you?
Our counsellors check your profile against this programme's entry criteria and tell you where you stand — before you pay anything.
What we look at
- Your subject background and grades
- Your English score, or how to get one
- Budget, including living costs
University & programme
- Listed from the catalogueNot yet staff-verified — ask us to confirm the details.
- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modefull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
International Baccalaureate (IB) — required courses for admission: The Medicine Hat Nursing program begins in year 2, and it is only available to Transfer and After-degree students. Please select university transfer student to see the program's requirements for more details.; You apply to year one directly to Medicine Hat College. Upon successful completion of the first two years of the program, you will apply to UCalgary to start year 3 of your program (at Medicine Hat College); • Apply to year 1 at MHC; • Apply to year 3 at UCalgary; Use the | General Certificate of Education (IGCSE/GCSE and GCE AS/A Levels) — required courses for admission: The Medicine Hat Nursing program begins in year 2, and it is only available to Transfer and After-degree students. Please select university transfer student to see the program's requirements for more details.; You apply to year one directly to Medicine Hat College. Upon successful completion of the first two years of the program, you will apply to UCalgary to start year 3 of your program (at Medicine Hat College); • Apply to year 1 at MHC; • Apply to year 3 at UCalgary; Use the These are the requirements the University of Calgary publishes for high-school applicants on the two curriculum-neutral international education systems it lists (International Baccalaureate and the General Certificate of Education). The University publishes a separate requirement set for each of roughly 230 other national education systems on this same programme page, selected through the ' · English: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 7.0); TOEFL iBT 92; PTE Academic 65; Duolingo English Test 130 · English test waiver: English Language Proficiency may be met without a test by any one of: three years of formal full-time study in English at a secondary school in a University of Calgary exempt country or accredited to offer Canadian, American or British curricula; two years of formal full-time study in English at an accredited or recognised post-secondary institution in Canada or a University of Calgary approved English-speaking country; 80% or better in Alberta English Language Arts 30-1 or equivalent; 5 or better in IB Higher or Standard Level English A (Literature or Language and Literature) or 6 or better in Higher Level English B; 4 or better in Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition or English Language and Composition; grade A or B (6 or higher on the GCSE 9-point scale) in GCSE-level, A/S-level or A-level English (non-ESL); three years at a school in English that is an accredited member of the Council of International Schools including a senior academic English course; or a University of Calgary English credit course, comparative literature course or university equivalent with a final grade of B- or better. The published exempt-country list is: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cameroon (English curriculum), Cayman Islands, Cook Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Marshall Island, Mauritius (English curriculum), Montserrat, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Puerto Rico (English curriculum), Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Saint Helena, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America, US Virgin Islands, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Sources: https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements and A.12 English Language Proficiency, https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/pages/e9845c2c03e84596bcaf892d52666fbf · Application fee: CAD 145.00 for applicants with any international education (CAD 125.00 for applicants with Canadian education only), non-refundable, paid on submission of the online application. Source: University of Calgary How to apply, https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply
The usual set for this level. Your counsellor confirms the exact list for this university.
- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$30,782 CAD / year≈ $22,634 / year
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsThe University of Calgary states it offers more than CAD 22 million in scholarships, awards and bursaries each year to prospective high school students and that the Entrance Award program is available for both Canadian and international applicants; 35% of incoming students receive an award in their first year. Automatic admission awards include the President's Admission Scholarship, valued at CAD 5,000, given to any student with an admission average of 95% or higher. High School Awards and Bursaries cover 1,100+ awards ranging from CAD 500 to CAD 10,000. Prestige awards are valued from CAD 20,000 to CAD 100,000 and many are renewable. SourceView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
Student stories
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- Average rating
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- Google reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Nursing (Medicine Hat) — Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) cost?
CAD 30,782 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
4 years, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
International Baccalaureate (IB) — required courses for admission: The Medicine Hat Nursing program begins in year 2, and it is only available to Transfer and After-degree students. Please select university transfer student to see the program's requirements for more details.; You apply to year one directly to Medicine Hat College. Upon successful completion of the first two years of the program, you will apply to UCalgary to start year 3 of your program (at Medicine Hat College); • Apply to year 1 at MHC; • Apply to year 3 at UCalgary; Use the | General Certificate of Education (IGCSE/GCSE and GCE AS/A Levels) — required courses for admission: The Medicine Hat Nursing program begins in year 2, and it is only available to Transfer and After-degree students. Please select university transfer student to see the program's requirements for more details.; You apply to year one directly to Medicine Hat College. Upon successful completion of the first two years of the program, you will apply to UCalgary to start year 3 of your program (at Medicine Hat College); • Apply to year 1 at MHC; • Apply to year 3 at UCalgary; Use the These are the requirements the University of Calgary publishes for high-school applicants on the two curriculum-neutral international education systems it lists (International Baccalaureate and the General Certificate of Education). The University publishes a separate requirement set for each of roughly 230 other national education systems on this same programme page, selected through the ' · English: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 7.0); TOEFL iBT 92; PTE Academic 65; Duolingo English Test 130 · English test waiver: English Language Proficiency may be met without a test by any one of: three years of formal full-time study in English at a secondary school in a University of Calgary exempt country or accredited to offer Canadian, American or British curricula; two years of formal full-time study in English at an accredited or recognised post-secondary institution in Canada or a University of Calgary approved English-speaking country; 80% or better in Alberta English Language Arts 30-1 or equivalent; 5 or better in IB Higher or Standard Level English A (Literature or Language and Literature) or 6 or better in Higher Level English B; 4 or better in Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition or English Language and Composition; grade A or B (6 or higher on the GCSE 9-point scale) in GCSE-level, A/S-level or A-level English (non-ESL); three years at a school in English that is an accredited member of the Council of International Schools including a senior academic English course; or a University of Calgary English credit course, comparative literature course or university equivalent with a final grade of B- or better. The published exempt-country list is: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cameroon (English curriculum), Cayman Islands, Cook Islands, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guam, Guyana, India, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Malta, Marshall Island, Mauritius (English curriculum), Montserrat, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Puerto Rico (English curriculum), Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, Saint Helena, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States of America, US Virgin Islands, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Sources: https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements and A.12 English Language Proficiency, https://calendar.ucalgary.ca/pages/e9845c2c03e84596bcaf892d52666fbf · Application fee: CAD 145.00 for applicants with any international education (CAD 125.00 for applicants with Canadian education only), non-refundable, paid on submission of the online application. Source: University of Calgary How to apply, https://www.ucalgary.ca/future-students/undergraduate/admissions/how-to-apply
Is there a scholarship?
The University of Calgary states it offers more than CAD 22 million in scholarships, awards and bursaries each year to prospective high school students and that the Entrance Award program is available for both Canadian and international applicants; 35% of incoming students receive an award in their first year. Automatic admission awards include the President's Admission Scholarship, valued at CAD 5,000, given to any student with an admission average of 95% or higher. High School Awards and Bursaries cover 1,100+ awards ranging from CAD 500 to CAD 10,000. Prestige awards are valued from CAD 20,000 to CAD 100,000 and many are renewable. Source View scholarship page
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