Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
Centre for Health Sciences
= Program admission requirements
Number in parenthesis indicates the page where the program can be found.
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement including
the required courses and any other selection criteria outlined below.
School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc.N.) (pg 170)
* Amount listed is the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees
for the first two semesters of programs starting in fall 2011. Fees are subject
to change for programs starting in fall 2012 and at later dates. See page 261
for international fees.
What You Need:
1 The agency will then make the decision whether or not to accept the student
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with six Grade 12 (U or M) courses
including Grade 12 English (U), Biology (SBI4U) and Chemistry (SCH4U),
and Grade 11 Mathematics (U or M) or Grade 12 (U) one of Functions
and Applications (MCF3M), Functions and Relations (MCR3U), Advanced
Functions (MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Mathematics of Data
Management (MDM4U).
ENG4U/EAE4U is the preferred English course.
The minimum grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites (normally in the
6570 range) will be determined subject to competition.
A TOEFL score of 580 (paper-based) or 237 (computer-based) or equivalent,
where applicable.
Mature Students:
must be 21 years of age by December 31 of the year in which they will
commence studies;
have been away from formal education for at least two years;
are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, or are sponsored by a
Canadian governmental agency.
Applicants applying as Mature Students must have Grade 12 (U) courses
(or equivalent) in English, Biology and Chemistry and Grade 11 Mathematics
(U or M) or Grade 12 (U). The minimum grade(s) required in the subject
prerequisites (normally in the 6570 range or higher) will be determined
subject to competition.
Minimum grades do not guarantee admission. Subject to competition,
candidates may be required to present averages/grades above the minimum.
In support of their application, it is recommended that applicants include
the following in their Supplementary Application form:
why they have chosen this program;
career ambitions/career goals;
past work experience.
Applicants who have been absent from full-time formal education for a period
of ten years or longer may be required to repeat prerequisite subjects to ensure
currency of knowledge and preparedness for the program.
All academic transcripts must be submitted to ontariocolleges.ca. International
transcripts must be evaluated. We recommend ICAS credential evaluation services
or WES. You can access them through ontariocolleges.ca or wes.org
D. Students are also responsible for obtaining CPR-Level HCP certification.
For additional Nursing program requirements please go to nursingdegree.ca
Non-Academic Requirements: Students are required to obtain a Heart and Stroke
Foundation of Ontario Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate prior to enrollment and
are responsible for maintaining this certification throughout the program.
Additional Nursing Program Requirements
A. In compliance with requests from our clinical placement partners, all students
in the collaborative Nursing degree program are required to have completed an
annual criminal reference/police check. These reference checks are done to protect
clientele who are considered vulnerable persons. The majority of students will
receive a clear police check; some will have a not clear police check.
A clear police check means that there was currently no police record found for
that individual in the jurisdiction surveyed. A not clear police check means that
there is a police record found for the individual for an undisclosed reason.
Students are required to keep the original copy of their criminal reference/police
check. The placement agency will be provided with the names of all students
Dont meet the admission requirements? Check out academic upgrading options on page 239.
Grade 12 English (U)
Grade 12 Biology (SBI4U)
Grade 12 Chemistry (SCH4U)
Grade 11 Math (M or U)
or Grade 12 (U)
Program
code Total fees*
S118 1 $ 6,285.00
proposed for placement at that agency who have received a not clear police
check. As the College is not aware of the reason for a not clear police check,
the reason for lack of clearance will not be divulged to the agency as this
information is not part of the check.
for placement. This agency decision may require the student to self-disclose the
particulars of the not clear police check. Students will have the right to not
disclose the particulars of the not clear police check. Students denied placement
by the agency on the grounds of a not clear police check will not be able to
complete their practice placement.
STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND THEIR PRACTICE PLACEMENT
DUE TO A NOT CLEAR STATUS WILL JEOPARDIZE THEIR PROGRESS IN
THE PROGRAM.
Students who fail to meet the above requirements will not be permitted to begin
their nursing practice courses and will be subject to academic penalties.
International students who are applying will need to retain a copy of the police
clearance that is done at the time of their application for a study permit.
Students who live in the City of Toronto and the Region of York may obtain an
application form from the placement office, Ryerson Daphne Cockwell School of
Nursing. Students who live in other municipalities or provinces may obtain the
application from their local police agency.
B. In accordance with the policy of the collaborative degree program, and in
order to comply with the Public Hospitals Act, other legislation and to meet the
requirements of the nursing practice placement settings utilized by the program,
the Practice Requirements Record must be completed in its entirety by your
health-care provider.
C. All nursing students, in order to practice nursing, must be active participants,
working with and providing care to diverse populations inclusive of male, female
and transgender individuals. Students who are unable to meet this requirement
will jeopardize their progress in the program.
All nursing students must be clean-shaven in order to be fitted so that the mask
attains a proper seal. At any time during clinical placements, if students are
required to wear their Certified Safety Respirator Mask, at that time they must
remove any facial hair.
Additionally, in order for mask fit testing to be conducted effectively, nursing
students must remove any clothing covering their face and have their face exposed
during testing and at any time during a clinical placement when students may
be required to wear their Certified Safety Mask.
Standard First Aid is recommended. The completion of all the above mentioned
documentation and annual updating of the Immunization Passport is the
responsibility of each student for the duration of their studies within the
collaborative Nursing program. Instructions will be provided upon acceptance.
E. Before undertaking this program, students should be aware that, under the
provisions of the Regulated Health Profession and Nursing Acts, to qualify to write
the College of Nurses registration exams they must:
i. be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or be authorized under
the Immigration Act (Canada);
ii. not have any criminal convictions including those under the Narcotic Control
and Food and Drugs Acts;
iii. not have been the subject of proceedings with respect to professional
misconduct, incompetence or incapacity in another health profession in Ontario,
or in nursing in another jurisdiction;
iv. not be suffering from a mental or physical disorder which makes it desirable
in the public interest that you not practice.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent*
Centre for Health Sciences Certificate of Competence, College of Nurses of Ontario,
and BCLS (Heart and Stroke Foundation), HCP Level
= Program admission requirements
Grade 12 English (C or U)
Number in parenthesis indicates the page where the program can be found. Grade 10 English (D or P)
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement including Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)
the required courses and any other selection criteria outlined below. Grade 11 Biology (C or U) or Grade 12 (U)
Course Exemptions: Certain Ontario Academic Credit (OAC), college or Grade 11 Chemistry (U) or Grade 12 (C or U)
university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Many courses are Mandatory testing in English,
also eligible for prior learning assessment, based on your previous education Basic Sciences and Mathematics
and experiential learning. For information, see page 264. Other
Resum
Interview
Program
code Total fees**

School of Nursing (continued)

Personal Support Worker (PSW) (pg 172) C112 $ 3,201.00

Practical Nursing (pg 174) S121 7 7 7 7 $ 4,164.00

PSW Pathway to Practical Nursing (pg 176) S119 4 $ 1,669.00

Pre-Health Science (pg 152) A102 $ 3,168.00

Registered Nurse Critical Care Nursing (pg 177) S402 1 6 $ 1,925.00

Registered Nurse Critical Care Nursing (Online) (pg 178) S422 1 6 $ 1,925.00

Registered Nurse Family Practice Nursing (pg 179) S415 2 6 $ 3,274.00

Registered Nurse Operating Room Perioperative Nursing (pg 180) S414 2 6 $ 1,925.00

Registered Nurse Operating Room Perioperative Nursing

S424 2 6 $ 1,925.00
(Online) (pg 181)

Registered Nurse Perinatal Intensive Care Nursing (pg 182) S404 3 6 $ 1,925.00

R.P.N. Bridge to B.Sc.N. (pg 183) S122 5 $ 5,490.00

Interprofessional Acute Care Paediatric Cardiology Certificate S416 8 $ 3,986.11

* Mature Student status (19 years of age or older): see page 253.
** Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and
ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in fall 2011.
Fees are subject to change for programs starting in fall 2012 and at later
dates. See page 261 for international fees.
Amount listed is for one semester only.
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Call 416-415-5000, ext. 4815 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) for free,
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upgrading options on page 239.
1 Current nursing experience in an active treatment centre.
2 Preferably some RN experience in clinical practice.
3 Current nursing experience in an active treatment centre. Current nursing experience
in the field of perinatology is an advantage; NRC (National Resuscitation Certificate)
is required.
4 Ontario Personal Support Worker graduate with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
5  Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) in good standing with the College of Nurses
of Ontario and without practice limitations
Graduation from a two-year community college PN diploma program in Ontario
with a minimum cumulative average of 75% and grades of not less than 70% in
any element of the PN program for which advanced standing credit will be assigned
by Trent University.
6 All applicants are interviewed by telephone or in person.
7 English and math with mark 60% or higher.
Biology with mark of 70% or higher.
Chemistry or physics with mark of 60% or higher.
8 Registered health professional. If RN, must have a current registration with the College
of Nurses of Ontario with no practice restriction.

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