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Deadlines

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Next deadline

3 deadlines

  • Early admission application

    2027/2028 · All Fall 2027 applicants; programme-specific earlier dates still apply

    Official deadline

  • Programme application and required supporting documents

    2027/2028 · Applicants to this programme; exact programme calendar closing rule

    Official deadline

  • Nursing, Midwifery, Interior Design and Elementary Education documents

    Fall 2027 entry

    Official deadline
Other deadline details
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  • ApplyAlberta handles applications, but each institution publishes its own deadlines and fees
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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites
  • English Language Arts 30-160% min.
  • Math 30-1 or 30-260% min.
  • Biology 3060% min.
  • Chemistry 3060% min.
Mount Royal University current programme admission chart
Application steps
  1. Step 1Check the admission requirements
    • Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
    Mount Royal University current programme admission chartMount Royal University current programme admission chart
  2. Step 2Apply through ApplyAlberta
    • Create your application and select this program.
    ApplyAlbertaApplyAlberta
  3. Step 3$100 application fee
    • The online undergraduate application requires a non-refundable $100 fee.
    Mount Royal undergraduate application instructionsMount Royal undergraduate application instructions
  4. Step 4Official academic transcripts
    • Applicants list every high school and postsecondary institution attended. Applications are reviewed after all required transcripts are received.
    Mount Royal transcripts and supporting documentsMount Royal transcripts and supporting documents
  5. Step 5Complete the programme-required Acuity Insights assessment and select Mount Royal University before its published distribution deadline.
    • Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
    Mount Royal University current programme admission chartMount Royal University current programme admission chart
Applicant pathways
Exact programme academic admission requirements

Nursing BN; Alberta Grade 12 subjects or published equivalents

  • English Language Arts 30-1: 60%; Math 30-1 or 30-2: 60%; Biology 30: 60%; Chemistry 30: 60%
  • Minimum final average for high-school/mature applicants: 70%.
  • Minimum final GPA for post-secondary applicants: 2.5.
  • Competitive ranges are previous-year guidelines, assessed separately from minimum final eligibility.
Mount Royal University current programme admission chart
General Admission Requirements

General Admission Requirements; applicants in this explicitly named programme, major or alternate category only; Alberta courses or their equivalents

  • All students must meet the general admission requirements for Mount Royal University programs, as indicated in the section of this calendar
Mount Royal University 2026/27 exact programme calendar admission
Additional Admission Requirements

Additional Admission Requirements; applicants in this explicitly named programme, major or alternate category only; Alberta courses or their equivalents

  • In addition to meeting the general admission requirements indicated in the section of this calendar, applicants must also satisfy the following criteria:
Mount Royal University 2026/27 exact programme calendar admission
Academic Course Requirements

Academic Course Requirements; applicants in this explicitly named programme, major or alternate category only; Alberta courses or their equivalents

  • The following specific courses (or equivalencies) with the specified minimum grades are required for admission into the Bachelor of Nursing program:
  • English Language Arts 30-1 - 60%
  • Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 - 60%
  • Biology 30 - 60%
  • Chemistry 30 - 60%
  • Although Conditional Admission may be granted in advance of receipt of final/official transcripts, confirmation of the achievement of specified minimum grades will take place after all final/official transcripts have been received by the University.
  • Applicants who do not meet these minimum grade requirements will be denied admission.
Mount Royal University 2026/27 exact programme calendar admission
Minimum Overall Average Required for Admission

Minimum Overall Average Required for Admission; applicants in this explicitly named programme, major or alternate category only; Alberta courses or their equivalents

  • To be eligible for admission on the basis of High School or Mature Standing, applicants must present a minimum admission average of 70% on their five appropriate Grade 12 subjects for high school standing and 4 required subjects for mature standing. To be eligible for admission on the basis of Post-secondary Standing, applicants must present a minimum GPA of 2.5 on the eight most recently completed post-secondary courses (minimum 24 credits).
  • Although conditional admission may be granted before final/official transcripts are available, confirmation of the achievement of specified minimum grades will take place after all final/official transcripts have been received.
Mount Royal University 2026/27 exact programme calendar admission
Additional Admission Criteria

Additional Admission Criteria; applicants in this explicitly named programme, major or alternate category only; Alberta courses or their equivalents

  • Mount Royal University's Bachelor of Nursing program has limited enrolment and admission to the program is highly competitive. As a result, all applicants are required to complete a component of the Acuity Insights (formerly known as Altus Assessments) assessment tool known as Casper. Applicants can create an account and register to complete this assessment here. The results of this assessment will be used to differentiate between applicants when there are more highly academically qualified applicants than seats available in the program.
  • The dates available to complete Casper for the current admission cycle are listed here. These are the only testing dates available and you must select Mount Royal University for distribution before the posted Distribution Deadline. Visit the Casper website for further information on this process.
  • No exceptions will be provided for applicants who are unable to take Casper before the listed deadlines.
Mount Royal University 2026/27 exact programme calendar admission
Application Deadline: February 1

Application Deadline: February 1; applicants in this explicitly named programme, major or alternate category only; Alberta courses or their equivalents

  • The application for admission and all supporting documents (required for admission assessment) must be received by this date.
Mount Royal University 2026/27 exact programme calendar admission
Transfer Credit Assessment

Transfer Credit Assessment; applicants in this explicitly named programme, major or alternate category only; Alberta courses or their equivalents

  • Transfer credit towards Mount Royal University nursing (NURS) courses will be limited to courses that have been successfully completed within seven years from the date of initial registration in the student's original nursing program.
Mount Royal University 2026/27 exact programme calendar admission
Indigenous Student Admission

Indigenous Student Admission; applicants in this explicitly named programme, major or alternate category only; Alberta courses or their equivalents

  • Each year up to 10% of the seats in the Bachelor of Nursing program will be reserved for Indigenous applicants through an Indigenous admission target.
  • self-identify as an Indigenous applicant on the Application for Admission
  • meet the definition of an Indigenous Applicant
  • meet the minimum admission requirements as indicated in the general admission requirements for Mount Royal University as well as any program-level admission requirements
  • Indigenous applicants will fill designated seats for this special consideration target on a competitive basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply during the Early Admission period. Any unfilled designated seats will be released on June 15 to students applying under the general admission requirements.
  • See general admission requirements in the section of this calendar for further information.
Mount Royal University 2026/27 exact programme calendar admission
High school applicant

High school applicant; programme-specific criteria also apply

  • You will be considered a high school applicant if you meet the following criteria: you are in your final year of high school, or you have left or completed high school, and you have completed fewer than eight post-secondary courses
Mount Royal University current high-school, mature and post-secondary admission categories
Post-secondary applicant

Post-secondary applicant; programme-specific criteria also apply

  • You will be considered a post-secondary applicant if you meet the following criteria: Fall Semester: if you have completed four or more transferable post-secondary courses (minimum 12 credit hours) by Dec. 31 and will have completed eight or more (minimum 24 credit hours) by June 30 . Winter Semester: if you have completed eight or more transferable post-secondary courses (minimum 24 credit hours) by Aug. 31.
Mount Royal University current high-school, mature and post-secondary admission categories
Mature applicant

Mature applicant; programme-specific criteria also apply

  • You will be considered a mature applicant if you meet the following criteria: you do not meet the high school applicant requirements, you have not completed sufficient courses to be considered as a post-secondary applicant, and you are 21 as of Sept. 1 for the Fall Semester or Jan. 1 for the Winter Semester
Mount Royal University current high-school, mature and post-secondary admission categories
General admission qualification

High-school, mature or post-secondary applicants as explicitly named

  • Your general admission requirements are determined based on your applicant category:
  • High school : High School applicants must present five Grade 12 level courses for admission. Included in these five courses, applicants must present the required subjects for their intended program of choice. The specific courses required for your program count towards your Group A courses. The additional subject(s) which may be presented for admission include the following courses from Group A, B, or C.
  • Post-secondary: To be eligible for admission, you must present a minimum GPA. Unless a specific (higher) GPA has been indicated for your program of choice, post-secondary applicants are normally required to have a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA). Some programs require a minimum GPA of 2.5.
  • Mature: Mature applicants must present at least two Grade 12 level courses for admission. More than two may be required depending on the specific high school courses required for your program choice. The specific courses required for your program count towards your Group A courses.
  • For high school course work to be used for admission purposes, courses must be completed by June 30 for the Fall Semester . When completing your application, report all 5-credit Group A and B courses (or equivalents) that will be completed by June 30.
Mount Royal University current high-school, mature and post-secondary admission categories

Degree requirements

Required courses and electives
  • Curriculum: All BN students must complete the following 31 required courses as part of their program requirements:
ReferencesMRU current catalog12 named requirement groupsMount Royal: hce named academic-unit location
Work and practical requirements
  • Note: Courses are not necessarily offered in the sequence shown. Students are responsible to ensure that all prerequisite and corequisite requirements are met prior to registering in a course. Courses maybe offered in Spring or Summer semesters to accommodate clinical placement availability.
ReferencesMRU current catalog12 named requirement groupsMount Royal: hce named academic-unit location
Foundation requirements
  • General Education Requirements: Students in the Bachelor of Nursing program requires specific general education courses to meet graduation requirements. Four courses will be taken at the foundational level: one from each of the thematic clusters. For incoming students in the Bachelor of Nursing program, it is important to seek clarification of these requirements and up-to-date registration information through the Academic Advisors.
ReferencesMRU current catalog12 named requirement groupsMount Royal: hce named academic-unit location
Grades and academic standing
  • Graduation Requirements: Students in the Bachelor of Nursing must complete all NURS and HLTH prefix courses in the program with a final grade of "C" or higher. BIOL courses require a grade of a C- or higher. To be eligible for graduation, students must satisfactorily complete all degree program requirements. Students must maintain an overall minimum GPA of 2.00 to be eligible for graduation. Students who have completed all program requirements will be awarded a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Mount Royal University. Students applying to graduate must do so by the date published in the Mount Royal University Calendar.
ReferencesMRU current catalog12 named requirement groupsMount Royal: hce named academic-unit location

Program facts

Academic minimum65% minimum
Mount Royal University program admission requirements
Work experiencePracticum placements

The Nursing programme includes required clinical/practicum placements. Programme progression, professional fitness, pre-practice requirements and host-agency approval apply; an external stakeholder may suspend or terminate a placement for health or safety reasons.

MRU catalog12 exact published work-integrated study
MRU catalog12 exact published work-integrated studyCheck work experience options

Courses

Named courses in the 2026/27 degree and major requirements, including option banks and alternatives. This is a course menu, not a timetable or a list every student takes.

Curriculum30 listed

Published requirement group, not an academic term or a claim that every alternative is required. All BN students must complete the following 31 required courses as part of their program requirements:

MRU current catalog12 named requirement groups
Curriculum / Senior Nursing Options9 listed

Published requirement group, not an academic term or a claim that every alternative is required. Choose one:

MRU current catalog12 named requirement groups
Study locations
Published academic-unit location
The Faculty of Health, Community and Education lists the Office of the Dean and Associate Deans in room Y322. This is the faculty contact office; individual teaching rooms, practicum and clinical placement sites are separate.Mount Royal: hce named academic-unit location
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Careers

Career examples

  • Registered nurse (RN)
  • Health administrator*
  • Health education specialist*
Scope and qualifications

University-published career examples; some require further study or registration. These are not ranked graduate outcomes.

Professional recognition

NCLEX-RN examination eligibility and application for registered nurse licensure.

CASN lists Mount Royal’s Bachelor of Nursing in Calgary as accredited. The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta approves Mount Royal’s Bachelor of Nursing.

Scope and qualifications

University-published career examples; some require further study or registration. These are not ranked graduate outcomes.

Applies to Lincoln Park, Calgary. Registration with the applicable nursing regulator has separate requirements.

AccreditationMount Royal Bachelor of Nursing, Lincoln ParkCollege of Registered Nurses of Alberta approved nursing degree programsCASN exact directory card, latest public directory marked April 2025

Costs

Bachelor of Nursing

Published cost estimate

2026–27 · One full course · 2–5 credits · CAD

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Tuition$731.86
Books and suppliesNot researched
Residence
Not estimated
Meal plan
Not estimated
Estimated subtotalNot available

Published tuition · Other charges extra

Housing and meals are outside this estimate.

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