BA/BS in Nursing is a bachelor's degree in Nursing programme offered by University of Calgary in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.
Also offered as: Master's Degree, Doctorate
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Nursing
Duration: 4 years
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Calgary is a professional undergraduate degree combining classroom instruction with practicum placements in nursing practice settings and simulated clinical laboratory work. First-year coursework includes Introduction to Nursing, Indigenous Health Studies, Nursing Amid Complexity, Evidence-Informed Nursing, and Nursing as Ethical Practice, addressing how illness affects patients and their care. The curriculum incorporates collaborative team-based projects alongside supervised clinical training. The program is based at the Faculty of Nursing on the university's main campus in Calgary, Alberta; the university's page for this program covers first-year requirements specifically, with fuller curriculum detail set out in the course calendar. It suits students preparing for registered nursing careers and clinical healthcare delivery, and is intended for those seeking work in hospitals, community agencies, childcare settings, and health research, as well as those planning further graduate study or additional professional credentials in health-related fields.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Direct entry from Alberta high school (Nursing, Year One) requires Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, English Language Arts 30-1, Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Science 30, and one further approved course or option. University of Calgary's program page states an estimated competitive admission average of 82%, noting applicants above this line enter a selection lottery process rather than automatic admission. Figures are for the Alberta high-school direct-entry route; other curricula and international applicants are assessed separately, and seats are limited.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall
Application Deadline:For Fall 2027 entry to the BScN, high-school applicants have three document-submission rounds (Nov. 1, 2026; March 1, 2027; March 15, 2027) and transfer applicants have rounds on Nov. 1, 2026, Jan. 31, 2027 and March 15, 2027; lottery selection follows each round, and additional rounds may run until Aug. 15, 2027 if space remains.
