Earn a Laurentian University Nursing Degree with Hands-On Experience at Northern College
Northern College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program is a collaborative degree offered in partnership with Laurentian University. Students complete all four years of study at Northern College while earning a BScN degree from Laurentian University. This comprehensive nursing education prepares graduates to meet the evolving and complex healthcare needs of individuals, families, and communities across diverse care settings.
A Practice-Focused Nursing Education
The BScN curriculum combines evidence-informed theory, hands-on training, and clinical experience to ensure students are fully prepared for modern nursing careers. Students will:
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Gain practical nursing skills in state-of-the-art simulation labs
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Participate in clinical placements every semester, beginning in the first term
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Develop clinical judgment and critical thinking skills through active learning
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Explore emerging healthcare technologies and industry-standard digital tools
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Work in interdisciplinary teams to support collaborative care
Graduates are encouraged to become lifelong learners who continuously advance their practice using the latest research and health data.
Real-World Clinical Experience in Every Semester
The BScN program includes clinical learning throughout all four years of study. Students gain valuable experience in a wide range of healthcare settings, including:
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Hospitals (acute care and specialty units)
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Long-term care facilities
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Community and public health organizations
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Occupational health departments
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Home care and outreach services
This approach gives students the opportunity to apply classroom learning in real-life scenarios while building confidence and competence in direct patient care.
Simulation-Based Learning in Cutting-Edge Facilities
Northern College provides advanced nursing simulation labs that replicate real healthcare environments. Students use modern equipment and web-based tools to:
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Practice clinical skills in a safe, controlled setting
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Engage in integrative simulation exercises
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Respond to complex patient care scenarios
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Build familiarity with healthcare technologies used in modern hospitals
These facilities help bridge the gap between theory and practice, allowing students to transition smoothly into clinical placements.
Career Paths for BScN Graduates
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program are eligible to write the NCLEX-RN exam to become licensed Registered Nurses (RNs) in Ontario, as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
Career opportunities include roles in:
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Acute care hospitals
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Long-term care homes
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Public health and community nursing
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Occupational health and workplace wellness programs
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Primary care clinics and physician’s offices
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Travel nursing and remote healthcare
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Government health departments and agencies
- Academic Requirement: The applicant must have completed Grade 12.
- ELP Requirement: IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5, with no band below 6.0 TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 88, with at least 22 in Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing PTE Academic (Graduate Diploma): Score of 60 or higher
- Special Requirement: Minimum of 75% in Math, Chemistry, Biology, English, and two additional Grade 12 courses is required.
We understand that things can change. If you need to cancel your enrollment, here’s how refunds and deferrals work:
❌ Visa Refusal – Withdrawal Before or After Day 10 (Semester Not Completed)
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If your visa is refused and you withdraw before or after Day 10, but you haven’t finished the semester:
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A $500 CAD fee will be taken from your refund.
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You must submit the original visa refusal letter and all required documents for the refund.
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❌ Visa Refusal – Withdrawal After Completing the Semester
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If you complete the semester and then your visa is refused:
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No refund for that semester. The full tuition fee for that term is kept.
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You still need to submit the original visa refusal letter and documents.
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✅ Withdrawal or Refund Request Before Day 10 (Not Due to Visa Refusal)
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If you withdraw before Day 10 for any reason other than a visa refusal:
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A $1,860 CAD administrative fee will be deducted from your refund.
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There are no exceptions to this fee.
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❌ Withdrawal or Refund Request After Day 10 (Not Due to Visa Refusal)
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If you withdraw after Day 10 for any reason other than a visa refusal:
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You won’t get a refund, and the full semester fee will be kept.
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✅ One-Time Deferral Policy (Due to Visa Delay)
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If your visa is delayed, you can defer to the next intake without paying the extra $100 application fee.
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This is only possible if there’s still space available in your program or a similar one.
- Application Fee: $100
- LOA Deposit: $2,500
- Annual Tuition Fee: $26,738.80
- Total Tuition Fee: $59,500
- Course Duration: 4 years
- Credentials: Bachelor
- Intake: September 2025
- Copy of passport
- All academic transcripts
- All academic certificates
- IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable
- Student Email ID:
- Student Contact No:
- Student Address:
- Emergency Contact details:
• Name:
• Email ID :
• Contact no. :
• Relation with student:
IF ONSHORE STUDENT
- Stamped copy of visa
- LOI
- Study permit
- Canadian Address:
- Canadian Contact No: