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Post-Degree Bachelor of Science
in Nursing
Turn your existing undergraduate education into a Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN) degree in just two years.
Become a Nurse.
Make a difference in the world.
College of Nursing
The Post-Degree Bachelor of Science
in Nursing option is offered as
face-to-face instruction at our
Saskatoon campus only.
Program Overview
The purpose of the Post-Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) option is to recognize
previous university achievements of qualified students and provide them with the opportunity
to earn a BSN in a shortened period of time. Students who have completed a baccalaureate
degree, or have made significant progress toward a degree in another field (at least 90 credit
units) are welcome to apply.
Program Length
The Post-Degree BSN option is a full-time intensive study completed in less than two
calendar years.
The Native Access Program to Nursing
(NAPN) recruits and supports
Aboriginal students interested
in the College of Nursing.
Learn more:
usask.ca/nursing/aboriginal/napn.php
AdmissioN
Admission to the Post-Degree BSN option is competitive. A minimum average of 70%
(calculated on the last 60 credit units (cu) of post-secondary education) is required to be
considered for admission. A competitive average will be calculated based on post-secondary
coursework completed before December 31st of the year prior to the desired entrance date.
Prerequisites for the Post-Degree BSN Option:
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For more information:
nursing.advising@usask.ca
Statistics (3 cu)
Anatomy and Physiology* (6 cu)
Microbiology* (3 cu)
Nutrition* ** (3 cu)
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Humanities (3 cu)
Native Studies** (3 cu)
Social Sciences** (6 cu)
* Must have been completed within the past 10 years
** Students can apply with one deficiency in either Nutrition, a Social Science (3 cu) or Native Studies. If you are
admitted with a deficiency, you will need to complete the class by December 31st of the year you are admitted.
College of Nursing