BA/BS in Nursing Science is a bachelor's degree in Nursing programme taught at Queen's University in Kingston, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 53,472 per year (CAD 6,205 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Nursing
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 6,205 / year
International tuition: CAD 53,472 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This bachelor's program in nursing science at Queen's University's School of Nursing is a professional degree that qualifies graduates to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse with their provincial regulatory body. Coursework covers community health promotion, pediatrics, maternity care, acute and chronic care, and mental health, with clinical placements in settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and community organizations alongside classroom instruction. Students can also take on roles as research or simulation lab assistants during their studies, and the program offers pathways to certificates in business or law, arts and science certificates, or dual degrees in arts and science. Teaching is delivered on campus at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. The program suits students aiming for a nursing career across hospital, community, research, education, or government settings, as well as those planning to pursue further graduate study, including as a nurse practitioner.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Ontario secondary-school applicants to the Bachelor of Nursing Science require English 4U with a minimum grade of 75%, Biology 4U, Chemistry 4U and any 4U Mathematics course, plus two further 4U or 4M courses. Before clinical placements, admitted students must submit a criminal record check with vulnerable-sector screening at their own cost, retain immunization documentation for presentation on request, and hold current in-person First Aid and CPR BLS or HCP certification dated after May 1 of their entry year. Applicants who are not Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons registered under the Indian Act are assessed at the international rate and must meet Queen's English-language proficiency requirement: IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 88 with a minimum of 20 in each skill, Duolingo 120, PTE Academic 60, CAEL 70 with no band below 60, Cambridge C1 Advanced 175, or LanguageCert Academic 70.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Application deadline February 1, 2027 for Fall 2027 entry, with a mandatory Supplementary Application due February 15, 2027; Nursing Advanced Standing Track applicants have a document deadline of March 15, 2027.
