Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)

At the School of Nursing, students are prepared to serve with skill, professionalism and compassion in a wide range of health care settings.

Whether caring directly for patients, conducting valuable research or engaged in public policy advocacy, nurses make a difference in the quality of people’s lives. Dal’s Nursing program will prepare you to apply current evidence and respond with professionalism to the health and illness needs of people in a variety of health-care settings: hospitals, homes, schools, businesses, clinics and communities. At Dal, you’ll find flexible program options and hands-on learning opportunities alongside world-class faculty.

Beyond studying human anatomy and physiology, you’ll explore the broad spectrum of nursing—from proper hygiene practices and mobility protocols to legal issues and medical ethics.

The program curriculum will be completed over three calendar years (eight semesters) for direct entry students and over two calendar years (six semesters) for advanced standing students (qualifying students who have previous university experience), offering graduates the opportunity to enter practice one year earlier.