BSc Nursing (Compressed Time Frame)

a.) Min GPA of 75% (3.5); b.) competitive overall admission average as determined by the university; c.) Min grade of "C" (60%) in prescribed set of Diploma courses; d.) Equivalent of two years full-time RPN practice experience (3,640 hours in Canada) in the past 5 years (required if Practical Nursing Diploma completed more than 5 years prior to applying); e.) RPN regristration in good standing with College of Nurses of Ontario; f.) Min overall average of 70% on 5.0 full degree courses at a recognized University (equivalent to one full year) - Refer to ONTransfer.ca for full list of eligibility requirements.

Admission to full-time study in Compressed Time Frame BScN degree; this is an 11.75 course program (5 semesters remaining to complete)

Graduates of the Fanshawe Practical Nursing Diploma program with prior university credits may be considered for admission to full-time study in the BSc Nursing (Compressed Time Frame) degree program.

This 19-month pathway program prepares graduates for careers as Registered Nurses (RN) and qualifies them to apply for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Eligibility requirements include:

• the completion of the Fanshawe College diploma with a minimum GPA of 75%,
• a competitive overall admission average as determined by Western, 
• a minimum grade of “C”, in specific Fanshawe courses, 
• a minimum of 5.0 full degree courses (equivalent to one full year or 30 credit hours) at a recognized university, 
• RPN registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Contact the university for questions and to confirm eligibility.