BA/BS in Nursing is a bachelor's degree in Nursing programme offered by Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 17,866 per semester (CAD 5,523 per semester for local students).
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is an entry-to-practice undergraduate degree offered at Dalhousie's Halifax and Yarmouth campuses. Direct-entry students complete eight semesters over three years, while applicants with advanced standing complete six semesters over two years. Coursework covers anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pathophysiology, nursing research, and legal and ethical issues, alongside courses in community health, foundations of nursing practice, and care of episodic illness. Clinical placements in a range of healthcare settings are built into every year of the program. Students can pursue optional certificates alongside the degree in areas such as perinatal and pediatric nursing, public health nursing, mental health nursing, acute and critical care nursing, or oncology nursing. Admission is aimed primarily at permanent residents of Nova Scotia, with a limited number of seats available to applicants from other Canadian provinces; international students are not eligible due to residency requirements tied to clinical placements.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Minimum overall average of 70%, with at least 70% in each of Academic English 12, Academic Math 12, Academic Biology 12 and Academic Chemistry 12, plus one additional academic subject. Offered as Semester 1 entry direct from high school (8 semesters over 3 years) or Semester 3 entry for applicants with prior university coursework (6 semesters over 2 years). Admission is competitive; seats are primarily reserved for Nova Scotia permanent residents, with limited seats for applicants from other Canadian provinces -- international students are not eligible for this program.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Domestic and international applicants to the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) must apply by February 15, 2026 for September 2026 entry; Dalhousie had not published the September 2027 deadline as of September 2026.
