Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in nursing & allied health at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Canada. It takes 4 years full time, with intakes in Fall, Ottawa.

Algonquin College is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is C$26,354 a year, about ₹17.7 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly C$105,416 (≈ ₹70.6 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026-27 programme tuition plus International Student Premium for the first two terms (Fall 2026 start), from Algonquin's Tuition and Fees Estimator (International). Compulsory ancillary fees and the U-Pass (several hundred dollars a term), the health plan and any co-op fee are extra.

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Canada as a whole: C$20,000–30,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Adult nurse
• Children's nurse
• Mental health nurse
• Learning disability nurse
• Midwife
• Health visitor

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• NHS
• Bupa
• HCA Healthcare
• Mediclinic
• HCA Healthcare UK
• Fresenius
• Aster DM Healthcare
• Asklepios
• Cleveland Clinic
• Mayo Clinic

General entry requirements at Algonquin College for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Certificates and diplomas: secondary school (Class 12) with the subjects on the programme page. Algonquin lists admission requirements by country on its international admissions page.
• Honours degrees (such as the Bachelor of Applied Computing or Bachelor of Commerce): Class 12 with stronger subject requirements; check the programme page.
• International tuition is the domestic rate plus an International Student Premium: for 2026-27 the premium is CAD 6,693.82 per term (CAD 13,387.64 a year) for PGWP-eligible diploma programmes and CAD 6,159.36 per term (CAD 12,318.72 a year) for graduate certificates and bachelor's degrees.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0).

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This course starts in: Fall, Ottawa.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Canada, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (certificates, diplomas, degrees)
• Degree or diploma transcripts and certificate (graduate certificates)
• English test score meeting the programme requirement
• Provincial Attestation Letter for the study permit, issued after you accept your offer, unless IRCC exempts you
• Proof of funds for tuition and living costs

Algonquin College is a public Ontario college with its main campus in Ottawa, Canada's capital, and a smaller campus in Pembroke. It offers certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, one-year graduate certificates and honours bachelor's degrees, with a strong focus on technology, business, health, media and trades.

Algonquin's School of Advanced Technology runs many of the programmes Indian students apply for, including graduate certificates in Cyber Security Analysis, Artificial Intelligence Software Development, Cloud Development and Operations and Business Intelligence Systems Infrastructure, and degrees such as the Bachelor of Applied Computing.

Nursing & Allied Health courses at other universities in Canada

• Bachelor of Science in NutritionAcadia UniversityFull-time bachelor's; dietetics, consumer food, kinesiology and honours options · C$25,173 / year
• Health Care Aide (Certificate)Bow Valley College2 terms · C$20,405 / year
• Practical Nursing, DiplomaCamosun College2 years · C$21,249 / year
• Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant, CertificateCamosun College10 months · C$22,626 / year
• Health Care Assistant, CertificateCamosun College28 weeks · C$14,116 / year
• Continuing Care Assistant (Sask Polytechnic Certificate)Carlton Trail CollegeAbout 32 weeks, with clinical work experience · C$20,500 / year

More courses at Algonquin College

• Artificial Intelligence Software Development (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)1 year (2 terms) full time · C$17,933 / year
• Cyber Security Analysis (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)1 year (2 terms) full time · C$18,035 / year
• Business Intelligence Systems Infrastructure (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)1 year (2 terms) full time · C$22,024 / year
• Project Management (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)1 year (2 terms) full time · C$18,054 / year
• Supply Chain Management - Global (Ontario College Graduate Certificate)1 year (2 terms) full time · C$17,713 / year
• Computer Programming (Ontario College Diploma)2 years full time · C$17,397 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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