Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- hospitals
- public health
- community nursing
- rehabilitation centres
- long term care
- primary healthcare
- travel nursing
- private clinics
Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN)
About the Program
There are three streams of Seneca’s Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree:
Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BSN) – Designed for those who wish to complete the full program in four years (eight semesters). If you start in September, there are summer breaks. If you start in January, there are summer breaks after the first year.
Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing (Fast track) (BSNF) – Designed for those who wish to complete the full program in three years (eight consecutive semesters).
Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing (Bridge) (BSNB) – Designed for current practicing RPNs who wish to complete the degree via a bridging pathway.
In Seneca’s Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree program you will earn a BScN credential. Prepare to be a healthcare leader by following a curriculum that provides a diverse and global perspective. In this stream you will complete the program in eight semesters (four years) with summer breaks.
In this program you will have the opportunity to provide nursing care within a variety of clinical settings. Clinical education is enhanced with focused simulation in state-of-the art labs, which gives you the ability to practice and refine your clinical reasoning skills.
The curriculum is designed to meet the entry to practice competencies defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and provides a solid base for further study at the graduate level.
All three streams of Seneca's Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing program have received preliminary approval from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Graduates from these programs are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario. Programs with preliminary approval status will be considered for full approval status after completing a comprehensive review in the academic year following the first class of graduates.
Practical Nursing Diploma to BScN Degree Bridging Pathway
Graduates of an Ontario Practical Nursing diploma program with a minimum graduating GPA of 75 per cent, who have registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), will be eligible to enter the fifth semester (Year 3, Level 5) of Seneca’s Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree after completing a two-semester bridge program (with a final grade of 65 per cent or higher for each bridge course). Students will then complete the degree in four semesters.
Learn more about Seneca’s Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing (Bridge)
Skills
- critical thinking and problem-solving skills that support the development of clinical reasoning and clinical judgment
- self-management that demonstrates initiative, personal responsibility and accountability to work in the profession of nursing
- communication and interpersonal relationship skills to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse inter-professional health-care system
- ability to collaborate in groups and work independently
Program Availability
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | King | Waitlist |
| Jan. 2026 | King | Open |
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
| Start in | Location | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2025 | King | Open |
| Jan. 2026 | King | Open |
Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.
International students applying for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): If you are in a flexible delivery course, you must attend in person. The option to attend online does not apply to you. Studying online will impact your PGWP eligibility. Please review the in-person requirements related to PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.
Program and Course Delivery
This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.
Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.
Your Career
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:
Professional Practice Upon Graduation
After successful completion of the program, graduates will earn a BScN credential and are required to meet the Entry to Practice Competencies for nursing practice in Ontario. For a student to obtain these competencies during their educational program, certain skills and abilities are required. It is important that you are aware of these prior to applying for admission to the nursing program. Review these requirements: Requisite Skills and Abilities for Nursing Practice in Ontario.
Upon graduation, students wishing to engage in the professional practice of nursing and use the title Registered Nurse are subject to qualifying examinations (NCLEX) and other requirements by the regulatory body, the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
The Seneca Polytechnic Difference
This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.
Experiential Learning
Graduate career ready and world ready. This program has a clinical practicum to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.
Renewable Scholarships
You may qualify for a renewable scholarship and receive up to $1,000 per year when you study in any degree program.
Global Learning
As a student in this program, you have the chance to explore global learning opportunities through Global Learning and Engagement.
Academic Pathways
Seneca is a leader in academic pathways and offers options to help you transfer existing credits from a completed program or continue on to graduate studies.
Student Experiences
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