Nursing (BScN) - 731
Overview
Program Highlights
- Prepare for a career as a Registered Nurse
- Nursing curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from McMaster University
- Develop nursing skills through a caring, client-centred scientifically-based learning model
- Explore nursing through problem-based, small group, and self-directed learning models
Registration to Practice Nursing
Upon receiving the BScN degree from McMaster University, graduates are eligible to write the NCLEX-RN exam which is administered by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
Please note applications are submitted to Ontario Colleges.
BScN is now the minimum requirement for nursing registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in order to practice as a registered nurse (RN).
View the Exceptions Calendar for start dates and semester break information.
Program Length
4 academic years (academic and clinical experiences)
Discover the Institute for Applied Health Sciences at McMaster
The Institute for Applied Health Sciences (IAHS) is located in West Hamilton on the McMaster campus. The IAHS campus is where the majority (but not all) of our health programs are taught. Learn more about the IAHS:
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Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
2017 - 2018 Domestic Tuition and Fees
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,519.00 | $6,471.60 | $6,471.60 | $6,471.60 |
| McMaster Ancillary Fee | $336.26 | $336.26 | $336.26 | $336.26 |
| Compulsory Fee | $1,247.10 | $1,198.70 | $1,198.70 | $1,198.70 |
| Communicable Disease Screening | $101.00 | $77.00 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Total Fee | $8,203.36 | $8,083.56 | $8,083.56 | $8,083.56 |
Additional Information
Admission
Admission
Is nursing for you? (opens PDF)
This is a limited enrolment program. Possession of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants to this program may be required to complete standardized testing in addition to published admission requirements. A fee may apply.
For competitive programs (the number of qualified applicants exceeds the number of available places), selection will be based on the average of the highest senior level final grades in the required courses that are available at the time of ranking.
Final selection is made using a formula that combines academic strength with the score on the CASPer™ assessment
Admission Streams
CASPer™ Test
Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (CASPer™ Test)
All applicants to the Nursing (BScN) program, at Mohawk College are required to complete a mandatory online 90 minute computer-based test (CASPer™), to assist with our selection process. Successful completion of CASPer™ is mandatory in order to maintain admission eligibility. CASPer™ assesses for non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics we believe are important for successful students and graduates of our program and will complement our other applicant screening tools. In implementing CASPer™, we are trying to further enhance fairness and objectivity in our selection process.
For more information, check out the CASPer™ website.
Testing dates for the Fall 2017-18 academic year are as follows:
- Sunday, November 19, 2017
- Wednesday January 24, 2018
- Sunday February 11, 2018
- Thursday February 22, 2018
Apply to ontariocolleges.ca and submit all university transcripts to the Ontario Colleges Application Service.
Work Experience
Work Experience
Pre-clinical requirements
All accepted applicants are required to complete certain requirements prior to clinical placement and are responsible for the associated costs. Details about pre-placement requirements will be emailed to you once you accept your offer of admission.
To be eligible for field/clinical placement, you must not have been convicted of any offence for which you have not been pardoned. If your Police Check is 'not clear', your acceptance and suitability for placement is at the discretion of the agency. Mohawk College cannot guarantee placement changes if refused by the agency.
Clinical placements
Students are responsible for their own travel and costs to clinical placements. Clinical placements may occur at locations that are not accessible by public transit. Students should expect to either have access to a car or the ability to supply their own transportation when attending clinical placements in our catchment area that includes Hamilton, Brantford, Halton, Niagara, Norfolk and surrounding regions.
Opportunities
Academic Opportunities
View our pathways map PDF. This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices.
Career Opportunities
Industries of Employment:
- 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
Occupational Categories:
- Registered Nurses
Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
Program of studies (POS) for the Nursing (BScN) Degree program
All programs include blended learning which integrates both face-to-face learning and online learning in the delivery of a course. Find out more about blended learning.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.
