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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.
The University of Saskatchewan
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 by April 30, prior to May 1
admission) are welcome to apply.
LENGTH
The Post-Degree BSN option is a full-time intensive study completed in less than two calendar years.
ADMISSION
Admission to the Post-Degree BSN option is competitive. A minimum average of 70% (calculated
on the last 60 credit units (cu) towards a degree) is required to be considered for admission. A
competitive average will be calculated based on post-secondary coursework completed before
December 31 of the year prior to the desired entrance date. Learn more usask.ca/nursing
Community of Aboriginal Nursing
(UCAN) recruits and supports
Prerequisites for the Post-Degree BSN Option:
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the College of Nursing.
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Statistics (3 cu)
Anatomy and Physiology* (6 cu)
Microbiology* (3 cu)
Nutrition* ** (3 cu)
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Humanities (3 cu)
Indigenous 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 Indigenous Studies. If you
are admitted with a deficiency, you will need to complete the class by December 31 of the year you are admitted.
College of Nursing