Duration
4 years
Location
Davis Campus
(Brampton)
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Overview
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Courses
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Admission Requirements
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Careers
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Fees & Financial Aid
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Learning Outcomes
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Clinical Placements
A nursing degree that is forward-thinking, student-centred and hands-on.
Program Overview
Intraprofessional learning to create a healthier nursing community
This degree reimagines what nursing education should be, helping you understand the valuable roles that both Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) play in our health-care system. You’ll first learn entry-to-practice competencies required of both RPNs and RNs, then build on that knowledge to master advanced competencies RNs need to care for unstable and complex patients.
Apply your skills in the classroom and in the field
Graduate with nearly 1,600 hours of real-world experience. This is the first nursing degree program in Ontario to include two consolidation preceptored placements, sharpening your skills after your fourth and eighth semesters. Our nursing labs also use high-fidelity mannequins and UbiSim virtual simulation software to ensure you enter the workforce ready to care for patients.
Earn your nursing licence in just two years
If you need to exit this program early, you’ll meet the Colleges of Nurses of Ontario’s (CNO’s) entry-to-practice competencies for RPNs after two years of studies — meaning you can graduate with a Practical Nursing (Leadership and Education focus) diploma and write your RPN licensing exam. If you re-enter Sheridan’s degree program within the next two years, no bridging courses will be required.
Develop leadership, communication and resilience skills
In each year of your studies, you’ll earn certificates that are valued by employers and could help you advance in your career more quickly:
- Year 1 – Gentle Persuasive Approach Certificate: Learn to provide person-centred and compassionate care to clients with Dementia.
- Year 2 – Crucial Conversations Course: Develop communication skills that enable you to navigate difficult conversations in high-stress situations.
- Year 3 – Crisis Prevention Training Certificate: Understand tactics and strategies that prevent and de-escalate violent behaviours.
- Year 4 – Mastering My Mental Fitness For Nurses: Strengthen your mental wellbeing and develop resilience needed to work in fast-paced and stressful environments.
Sheridan has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting September 18, 2023 and subject to renewal thereafter. Application to the Ministry for renewal of the consent is a prescribed and cyclical requirement for degree programs at all Ontario colleges. Sheridan will ensure that all students admitted to the Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame. Credentials earned during the period of consent remain valid, even if Ministry consent to offer the program is withdrawn in the future. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g. acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).
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This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 years (8 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Courses
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
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Semester 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS SCIE10296D Nursing Science – Anatomy and Physiology 1 3 NURS13256D Foundations of Clinical Practice 2 NURS18997D Nursing Theoretical Foundations 1 3 NURS11422D Nursing as a Profession 3 NURS18954D Health Assessment 1 2 ENG17889GD Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric 3 Total credits: 16
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Semester 2
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Semester 3
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Semester 4
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Semester 5
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Semester 6
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Semester 7
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Semester 8
Courses subject to change.
Current students should refer to their Academic Requirements in myStudentCentre to track their academic progress and outstanding course requirements.
Find course details for electives:
Board Undergraduate Certificates
As a Sheridan degree student, you can earn a Board Undergraduate Certificate alongside your degree without taking any additional courses. Earn one of the following specialized credentials by completing a specific collection of electives as part of your program:
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This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 years (8 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4U)
- Biology, Grade 12 (U) (SBI4U or equivalent)
- Math, Grade 12 (U) (MDM4U, MCV4U, MHF4U or equivalent)
- Chemistry, Grade 12 (U) (SCH4U or equivalent)
- Two additional Grade 12 credits at the U or M level
- Minimum 75% overall average
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- Two semesters of postsecondary education including required English (ENG4U or equivalent) and all required courses listed above with a minimum 75% overall average.
Applicant Selection
Eligible applicants are selected based on previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including the required courses listed above).
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.
Criminal Record Check
Sheridan field placement agencies may require a police record check for criminal offences, a vulnerable sector check and/or a current acceptable record of immunization. Students will be required to provide this documentation directly to their field placement prior to the start of the placement and at their own expense. Students who cannot meet these requirements may have limited field placement opportunities.
English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan's English Proficiency Requirements.
Applicants whose first language is not English may meet this requirement by achieving the minimum of an English-language proficiency test as follows: Duolingo Overall score 115 (with no individual sub-score lower than 95); IELTS Overall Band 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 88 (with no individual section below 21). Test results must be completed within the past two years (24 months) of the first day of classes.
Please see Sheridan's English Proficiency Requirements page for details.
Pathways
Applicants who do not possess the necessary admission requirements for the Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing program may wish to apply for the Pre-Health Sciences – Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program. This is a preferred preparatory program for admission consideration into Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing.
Note: Completed Academic Upgrading (ACE) courses do not meet the admission requirements for a degree program.
Degree Completion / Bridging Program
A standardized RPN Practical Nursing to BScN Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing bridging program may be available starting in Fall 2026. Check back for updates.
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This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 years (8 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of Sheridan’s Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree, you’ll be eligible to write the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) NCLEX licensing exam and work as a Registered Nurse in settings such as hospitals, long-term care, public health and the community.
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This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 years (8 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2025–2026 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic semesters of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent semesters are not reflected on this website.
Fees for Canadian students
$11,334.09
Fees for International students
$26,226.04Financial Aid & Awards
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- Scholarships, awards and bursaries
- Work Study Assistance Program
International Entrance Scholarship
International students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies at Sheridan may receive an entrance scholarship. A separate application is not required. Visit the International Entrance Scholarship page for details.
Book a campus tour
This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 years (8 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program graduates will have demonstrated the ability to:
- Provide safe, holistic, and evidence-informed nursing care across the lifespan to clients and their families, that is within the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse.
- Exhibit accountability to the public and the profession through the professional nursing practice and ethical standards.
- Create and maintain professional relationships, share information, and foster therapeutic environments by leveraging communication strategies and relevant technologies to meet the needs varied of stakeholders.
- Collaborate with clients and members of the intra and interprofessional healthcare team to achieve shared goals and outcomes.
- Manage and coordinate care in collaboration with clients, their family and the interprofessional healthcare team, and other sectors in diverse practice situations to ensure continuous, safe care.
- Engage in and role model leadership to drive positive change that promotes optimal health and wellness for clients, families, workplaces and communities.
- Advocate for social justice, health equity, and other disparities affecting care to improve health outcomes for the client, family and the local and global community.
- Apply a broad range of teaching and learning strategies to partner with and empower learners to achieve educational goals and optimal health outcomes.
- Participate in and contribute to scholarship and life-long learning to promote personal and professional growth and excellence in practice.
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This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 years (8 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Clinical Placements
Over the course of the Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing program students will participate in 7 clinical placements including long-term care, acute care, community care and specialty placements.
Clinical placement requirements
You’ll be required to provide documentation for the following items directly to your clinical placement. You must provide this documentation before the start of your placement, and at your own expense. If you can’t meet these requirements, you may not be able to participate in clinical placements, which will jeopardize your progress in the program.
Note: Sheridan uses an external third-party vendor for pre-placement document verification. There is a charge for this service and students are responsible for the payment.
1. Police clearance for Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS)
The Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing program requires a police clearance for vulnerable sector persons, which includes obtaining a Vulnerable Sector Screen, every six months. You must maintain this clearance throughout the program.
2. Immunization
You’ll also need to have up-to-date immunization (including MMR, Tdap, Varicella, Hepatitis B, flu shot, and TB) before you can participate in a clinical placement. Additionally, many of our healthcare partners are requiring that students have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Please refer to Sheridan’s Health Services’ immunization information online for details, or visit one of our campus health centres.
3. CPR
You’re required to have Standard First Aid and CPR Level C or Health Care Provider (HCP). You’ll need to be re-certified for CPR annually. First Aid will need to be updated every two years from the date of issue.
4. Mask Fit Test
You will need to be mask fit tested for a specialized N95 respirator mask. Once the test is conducted, you will receive a card with your mask fit size. Keep this card with you.
5. COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
In the Nursing program, our students participate in clinical placements in Long-Term Care homes and hospital settings. At this time, the Long-Term Care Home COVID-19 Immunization Policy requires that individuals, including students, must have met the immunization requirements. These requirements include one of the following:
- the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada, or any combination of such vaccines,
- one or two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada, followed by one dose of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine authorized by Health Canada, or
- three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine not authorized by Health Canada,
and a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada if eligible for a third dose.
We strongly recommend that Nursing students get their vaccinations as outlined above before the semester starts. A student without the proper vaccines will not be able to complete their required placement in long-term care and this may impact ability to graduate from the program.
For up-to-date information regarding Sheridan’s response to COVID-19 and for links to public health information, please see Sheridan’s COVID-19 webpage.
Book a campus tour
This program is PGWP-eligible.
Faculty
Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Designation
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Duration
4 years (8 semesters)
Location
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Program availability
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
Full-time 4 years Program code: PBNSG
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| Sep 2025 | Davis Campus (Brampton) |
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