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BA/BS in Nursing (BScN) with RN Prescribing

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #801-850

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BA/BS in Nursing (BScN) with RN Prescribing is a bachelor's degree in Nursing programme taught at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 39,000 per year.

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Degree: Bachelor's Degree

Field: Nursing

Duration: 3 years

Delivery: Hybrid

International tuition: CAD 39,000 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: admissions.carleton.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Nursing (BScN) with RN Prescribing program is a compressed three-year, full-time honours degree built on the relationship between nurses, patients and communities. Instruction combines coursework on campus with small experiential learning labs and medical simulation using augmented and virtual reality. Clinical placements take place at the Queensway Carleton Hospital, and ten seats are reserved for Indigenous students. RN Prescribing is embedded throughout the curriculum, and students may pursue an optional concentration in Neuroscience and Mental Health or in Data Science. The program runs on a year-round schedule with Fall, Winter and Summer terms.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission is competitive. Applicants must meet the program's academic requirements, complete a supplementary application, and satisfy non-academic and health/safety requirements. Ontario applicants must include Advanced Functions among their required Grade 12 (4U/M) courses. International applicants must also demonstrate English language proficiency.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall, Winter and Summer

About Carleton University

“Ours the Task Eternal”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1942

Students: 30,675

QS rank: #801-850

Programs: 243

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does BA/BS in Nursing (BScN) with RN Prescribing award?

Carleton University awards a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Nursing on completion of this programme.

How long does BA/BS in Nursing (BScN) with RN Prescribing take?

The programme runs for 3 years.

How much does BA/BS in Nursing (BScN) with RN Prescribing cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 39,000 per year.

Can BA/BS in Nursing (BScN) with RN Prescribing be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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