Nursing - BScN

Collaborative Nursing Degree offered by McMaster University, Mohawk College and Conestoga College
McMaster University BScN, Collaborative Nursing Degree (731) - Four Years
Location: Mohawk - McMaster Institute for Applied Health Sciences
Start date: September

Highlights

Prepare for a career as a Registered Nurse
A Nursing curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from McMaster University
BScN is now the minimum requirement for nursing registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Develop nursing skills through a caring, client-centred scientifically-based learning model
Explore nursing through problem-based, small group, and self-directed learning models
Experience clinical placements in the health care and community agencies of Hamilton, Halton, Brantford, Niagara and surrounding areas

Career Opportunities

Staff Nurses in Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Visiting Nursing Agencies and Public Health Departments
Care Managers for Community Care Access Centres
Entrepreneurs Owning and Managing a Health Care or Nursing Care Business
Researchers in Nursing Care, Nurse Education and Health Care
Educators of Individuals, Families, Communities, and Nursing Students

Admission Requirements

Note: This is a limited enrolment program. Possession of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

Applicants directly from Ontario Secondary School
Applicants from an Ontario Community College Pre-Health Sciences program
Applicants with other Qualifications
Applicants from other Degree Nursing Programs

Applicants directly from Ontario Secondary School:

Completion of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent) including:
- English U
- One of Advanced Functions U, Calculus and Vectors U or Mathematics of Data Management U
- Biology U
- Chemistry U
- Two additional Grade 12 U or M courses to total 6
A minimum of 75% average is required
Applicants must have attended NO postsecondary educational programs prior to application

Applicants from an Ontario Community College Pre-Health Sciences program:

Completion of a full pre-health sciences program that consists of 2 Biology, 2 Chemistry, 2 Mathematics, 2 English equivalent to high school grade 12 U level, and 2 other courses
A minimum 75% average is required
No exemption credit will be granted in the program for pre-health science courses

Note: If graduates from a pre-health sciences program have completed any university course work, the admission decision will be based solely on their university course work (see Applicant with Other Qualifications below).

Applicants with Other Qualifications:
Applicants not applying directly from secondary school or a community college pre-health science program:

Achieve a Cumulative Average of at least B- (70%) in all University degree credit courses taken
A minimum of 12 units or equivalent is required
University degree credit courses completed prior to admission will be assessed for advance credit following admission to the program
Apply to ontariocolleges.ca and submit all university transcripts to the Registrar's Office at Mohawk College

Applicants from other Degree Nursing Programs
Applicants who are enrolled in a Nursing degree program at another university or college/university consortium may apply to transfer to the Mohawk site to earn the McMaster BScN degree. Applicants will not be considered beyond Level II. This is a limited enrolment program based on available space in the program. Applicants should:

Be currently enrolled in or have completed level I of a BScN Program

Possess an overall cumulative average of at least B- (70%) and possess at least a B- average in nursing and health science courses

Achieve a satisfactory score in a questionnaire (see below)

Submit an application to ontariocolleges.ca no later than May 15

Submit the following items to the Mohawk College Registrar's office no later than May 15:

- Official transcripts of all university work taken
- 4 copies of response to questionnaire (see below)
- An official letter from the Dean/Director of program in which the applicant is currently enrolled stating that the applicant is in good standing in that program
- Course descriptions and outlines for all nursing and science courses for assessment of advanced credit
- Undergraduate Nursing Education Admission Questionnaire - click here to download the PDF

Program Learning Outcomes

Review this program's learning outcomes

Program of Studies - for students starting Fall 2010

LEVEL I: 30 UNITS
(Units graded: 24; Units pass/fail: 6)
9 Units	HTH SCI 1LL3, 1H06
12 Units	Nursing 1F03, 1G03, 1I02, 1J02, 1K02
6 Units	PSYCH 1X03, 1XX3
3 Units	Electives
2 Course	NURSING 1A00, HTH SCI 1BS0
LEVEL II: 31 UNITS (Effective 2011-2012)
(Units graded: 23; Units pass/fail: 8)
3 Units	HTH SCI 3BB4
3 Units	HTH SCI 3BB4
19 Units	NURSING 3QQ3, 3S04, 3T04, 3X04, 3Y04
6-9 Units	Electives
LEVEL III: 31 UNITS (Effective 2011-2012)
(Units graded: 23; Units pass/fail: 8)
3 Units	HTH SCI 3BB3
0-3 Units	HTH SCI 4L03 (See note above)
19 Units	NURSING 3QQ3, 3S04, 3T04, 3X04, 3Y04
6-9 Units	Electives
LEVEL IV: 30 UNITS (Effective 2012-2013)
(Units graded: 13; Units pass/fail: 17)
0-3 Units	HTH SCI 4L03 (See note above)
24 Units	NURSING 4J07, 4K10, 4P04, 4Q03
3-6 Units	Electives
	TOTAL UNITS: 122
For more information visit registrar.mcmaster.ca/calendar/current/pg1358.html

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