Nursing

Western University

3.5 years
Duration (years)
3.5 years (direct-entry BScN)
Western direct-entry BScN curriculum and duration
Required clinical placements in all years
Work experience
Required clinical placements in all years
Western ENW direct-entry BScN · 3.5 years and Fall 2027 deadline
~High 80s to low 90s
Entering average
Published approximate guidance: High 80s to low 90s. Fall 2027. Ontario high-school applicants to the 3.5-year ENW BScN.
Western Fall 2027 Nursing applicant route and Ontario average guidance

Deadlines

November 2026

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Next deadlineThursday, November 19, 2026

OUAC. Ontario high schools report midterm/final 4U/M grades
2027 entry
School deadline, not a student task. Universities receive these grades by November 26. Verbatim: "Deadline for the OUAC to receive all midterm or final grades available for 4U/M courses from Ontario high schools. Schools may report in-progress grades for full-year courses as soon as they are available." Universities receive these by the target date of November 26, 2026. This is a deadline on the high school, not on the student, but it governs which grades a university sees in the first round.
Official deadline

Other deadline details

Late September 2026Applications open on the OUAC2027 entry

Late September 2026
Page gives "Late September" under the heading "September 2026", no exact day

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No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by programOUAC Undergraduate application, applicants who are not Ontario high school students (Group B)2026 entry

No single OUAC deadline, deadlines are set by each university and sometimes by program
No single OUAC deadline
University, program, transcript, portfolio, interview, and audition dates still apply

Full source wording

Verbatim: "There is no specific Undergraduate application deadline if you are a Group B applicant. Deadlines vary at each university and sometimes depend on the program. Visit the university websites or contact the universities directly for their deadlines. If you are interested in a program but the deadline has passed, you may contact the university's admission office for help. Be aware of university-specific deadlines for submitting transcripts and portfolios, if required, and for arranging interviews and auditions. You must ensure the OUAC has enough time to process your choices before the universities' program deadlines." OUAC defines Group B as anyone who does not meet the Group A criteria, e.g. not currently taking an Ontario high school course, a Canadian outside Ontario, an international applicant, a postsecondary transfer student, or a mature applicant.

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Mid April 2027Last date to receive English Proficiency test results2027 entry

Mid April 2027
Page gives "Mid April", no exact day

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Requirements

Admission requirements

High-school prerequisites

ENG4UEnglish70% min.
SBI4UBiology70% min.
SCH4UChemistry70% min.

Math requires at least 70% in MCR3U or MCF3M. If unmet, Western checks for 70% in MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U.

Application steps

Entry terms · September

Western’s 3.5-year direct-entry London BScN (ENW).

Step 1Check the admission requirements
- Check the published entry route for your applicant category.
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Step 2Apply through OUAC
- Create your application and select this program.
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Step 3Grades and final academic records
- Current Ontario high school applicants verify grades in OUAC. Other Canadian high school applicants complete the requested Self-Reported Grades Form. Other backgrounds follow the Student Center To-Do List. Final transcript or exam results are required before starting studies.
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Step 4Apply through OUAC using ENW, including if you already study at Western.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 5Check Western’s applicant checklist and submit the documents for your education route.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Step 6Supply Nursing-specific English proficiency evidence or previous Nursing program documentation if required.
- Complete this item using the university’s applicant instructions.
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Applicant pathways

Ontario high-school entry

Ontario Secondary School Diploma applicants to ENW

Six Grade 12 U or M courses, excluding co-op. English, biology, chemistry and the math prerequisite each require at least 70%.
Math: 70% in MCR3U or MCF3M. If that is unmet, Western checks for 70% in MHF4U, MCV4U or MDM4U.

Other Canadian high-school entry

Canadian high-school applicants outside Ontario

Complete the secondary credential and Grade 12 equivalents of English, biology, chemistry and math with at least 70% in each.

Postsecondary entry

Applicants with previous university or college study

The same four high-school subject prerequisites apply, with a 70% minimum in each.
One year of full-time university study: 70% overall. Two or more years: 70% across the most recent 10.0 courses, counting both attempts of repeated courses in that set.
Applicants with a completed acceptable Ontario CAAT credential: 75% cumulative or 3.0 GPA.

Mature applicants

Applicants who meet Western’s mature applicant definition

Complete equivalents of the four subject prerequisites with at least 70% in each within the past four years.

Indigenous access

Eligible Indigenous applicants to direct-entry Nursing

Applicants who meet the program requirements and the annual average can enter general consideration. Applicants who meet the program requirements but fall below the annual average can receive discretionary consideration.

Conditional Nursing application documents

Applicants who require proof of English proficiency or previously attended a Nursing degree

Submit Nursing-specific English proficiency evidence if required.
If you attended another Nursing degree, explain the departure and provide written permission for Western to contact that school.

Ontario students taking IB

Ontario OSSD applicants taking IB; Western undergraduate admission

Western assesses Ontario students taking IB on their OSSD. Your guidance office converts predicted and final IB results to Ontario high-school grades and submits them through OUAC.
Use the Ontario course and supplementary requirements for your chosen program. IB credit assessment is separate from the admission decision.

Full IB Diploma subject requirements

Applicants assessed on the full IB Diploma curriculum; Nursing entry

Biology, Chemistry, English and Mathematics Analysis or Applications, at Standard or Higher Level. Western may request course syllabi to assess suitability.

Ontario general credential route

Ontario secondary-school applicants; programme-specific subjects and supplements apply separately

Complete the OSSD and at least six Grade 12 U/M courses, excluding co-op, including ENG4U. Submit completed and in-progress Grade 11 U/M courses and required English-proficiency evidence when applicable.
Meet the chosen programme’s subject requirements. Required courses need at least 70%; recommended courses are distinct from required courses.

Degree requirements

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM

Program 20 courses:
See approved options
2.5 theory courses : Nursing 1040A/B, Nursing 1050A/B, Nursing 1120A/B, Nursing 1140A/B ; Nursing 1190A/B . 1.0 lab, simulation, and clinical application course : Nursing 1080A/B ; Nursing 1180A/B . 1.5 science courses : Nursing 1330A/B, Physiology 1020 .
2.5 theory courses : Nursing 2250A/B, Nursing 2270A/B, Nursing 2290A/B, Nursing 2630A/B, Nursing 3340A/B . 1.0 lab, simulation, and clinical application course : Nursing 2231A/B, Nursing 2271A/B . 1.0 science course : Nursing 2440A/B, Pharmacology 2060A/B . 0.5 additional course at the 1000-level or above.
2.5 theory courses : Nursing 3440A/B, Nursing 3456A/B, Nursing 3500A/B, Nursing 3630A/B, Nursing 4320A/B . 1.5 lab, simulation, and clinical application courses : Nursing 3911A/B ; Nursing 3920A/B ; Nursing 3921A/B . 0.5 science course : Nursing 3820A/B . 0.5 additional course at the 1000-level or above
1.0 theory course : Nursing 3310A/B, Nursing 4440A/B . 3.5 lab, simulation, and clinical application courses : Nursing 4401W/X, Nursing 4410A/B, ( Nursing 4451W/X or Nursing 4461W/X ). 0.5 additional course at the 1000-level or above.

Other requirements and route notes

Programme: Required Courses (minimum 70%): English (ENG4U) Biology (SBI4U) Chemistry (SCH4U) One of: Functions and Applications (MCF3M), Functions (MCR3U), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Math of Data Management (MDM4U)
Programme: Notes: Grade 11 3U and/or 3M level courses may be required as prerequisites (however, they will not be used in the calculation of the admission average) If you do not meet the Grade 11 Math requirement, you will need a minimum of 70% in one Grade 12 U level Math course These grades are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission
Programme: Grade 11 3U and/or 3M level courses may be required as prerequisites (however, they will not be used in the calculation of the admission average)
Programme: If you do not meet the Grade 11 Math requirement, you will need a minimum of 70% in one Grade 12 U level Math course
Programme: Required University-Level Courses: 60% in each of: 1.0 credit in human physiology or equivalent 0.5 credit in anatomy 0.5 credit in introductory statistics
Programme: 60% in each of: 1.0 credit in human physiology or equivalent 0.5 credit in anatomy 0.5 credit in introductory statistics
Programme: 1.0 credit in human physiology or equivalent
Programme: 0.5 credit in anatomy
Programme: 0.5 credit in introductory statistics
Programme: Average Requirements: A minimum 75% (3.0 GPA) in your most recently completed 10.0 university-level full-course equivalents Admission to Western is competitive – achieving the minimum average does not guarantee admission If courses are repeated within the last 10.0 credits you completed, we'll use both attempts in your admission average
Programme: If courses are repeated within the last 10.0 credits you completed, we'll use both attempts in your admission average
Programme: Average Requirements: A minimum 75% (3.0 GPA) in the Practical Nursing Diploma Program and 65% in 5.0 full degree courses at a recognized university Admission to Western is competitive – achieving the minimum average does not guarantee admission
Programme: You must have completed the equivalent of two years of full-time RPN experience (3,640 hours) in Canada
Programme: Average Requirements: A minimum 75% (3.0 GPA) in the Practical Nursing Diploma Program Admission to Western is competitive – achieving the minimum average does not guarantee admission
Programme: Courses for students entering program Fall 2026 and beyond
Programme: Students build upon their foundational first-year knowledge by gaining deeper insights into nursing practice through both classroom and experiential learning. In Term 1, students explore the complexities of aging in an older adult theory course and apply this knowledge in a long-term care placement. Clinical judgment is further developed through the examination of health challenges and the exploration of barriers and facilitators to optimal health in individuals across the lifespan.
Programme: Elective (0.5 credit)

References

Program facts

Entering average~High 80s to low 90s

Ontario high-school applicants to the 3.5-year ENW BScN.

Work experienceRequired clinical placements in all years

The direct-entry BScN includes supervised clinical placements and simulation throughout the program. Placement settings vary by term and site availability.

Check work experience options

Courses

Current direct-entry BScN course menu and term plan published for Fall 2026 entrants and beyond. Compressed-timeframe and former Western-Fanshawe collaborative routes are separate programmes.

Year 1; Term 1 (Fall)5 listed