Bachelor of Science – Nursing (Honours)

The Conestoga College Bachelor of Science – Nursing (Honours) degree prepares graduates to provide care that is relevant, connected, and responsive to the evolving needs of the people for whom they provide care. The program takes a contemporary approach to nursing education delivery, with courses and learning experience designed to address the most pressing issues in healthcare today. Conestoga values and emphasizes the scientific basis of nursing practice, in health, the importance of relationships cannot be understated – relational practice is a hallmark of nursing at Conestoga. Extensive hands-on clinical learning opportunities will provide students with strong foundations in nursing practice, across a variety of settings and client ages.

With multiple pathways for degree completion, Conestoga invite applicants who are coming from high school, who have completed previous nursing studies or diplomas, or have undertaken previous university work to enter the program directly. The program is designed so that applicants who are Registered Practical Nurses or who have completed previous university studies can enter the program directly with advanced standing, without the need for bridging semesters.

Admission Requirements

• Students must be residents of Ontario.
• OSSD (Ontario Secondary School Diploma) with minimum average of 80% or completion of Conestoga’s Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program.

What You’ll Learn

• Human biology, biochemistry, anatomy, and physiology.
• Concepts of health and wellbeing.
• Safety in the workplace.
• Psychology: processes of behaviour.
• Microbiology, immunology, and cellular science.