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Trent

Nursing

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Published rangetheir exact wording75%75% minimum83–90%Mid-80s regular, High 80s co-op80–87%Low 80s (Regular system of study), Mid-80s (Co-op system of study)
Required coursesforced into your top 6 — options are the row belowENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4USBI4USCH4UENG4U
Choose one ofany of these satisfies it
Prerequisitesas published
  • Minimum 75% calculated from best six 4U/M courses
  • Required Courses:
  • ENG4U with a minimum of 60%
  • ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U and a 4U Math (with a minimum final grade of 70% in each)
  • 2 other 4U/M courses
  • +3 more on the program page
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 70%)
  • Biology (min. 70%)
  • Chemistry (min. 70%)
  • Any Grade 12 U Mathematics (min. 70%)
  • Any Grade 12 U English (min. 75%)
  • Any Grade 12 U Mathematics (min. 70%)
More than marks?supplementary applicationMarks onlyMarks onlyMarks only
Co-opNoAvailableAvailable
Degree
First-year intakewhere published12023337
What you studyBiological SciencesHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial PolicyHealth InformaticsOthers in Subjects Related to MedicineSocial Policy
What it isYou study how to provide direct patient care, manage medical procedures, and support people through health challenges in hospitals, clinics, and community settings. This is a professional program leading to registered nurse credentials, different from general health sciences because it combines classroom learning with supervised clinical placements where you work alongside experienced nurses. It suits people who want hands-on healthcare work, can handle emotional demands, and are comfortable with detailed science and precision in a fast-paced environment.This program teaches the science behind human health, public health systems, and how technology supports medical care. You'll study biology, chemistry, and data systems alongside social and policy issues in healthcare. The co-op option lets you work in hospitals, research labs, or health organizations while you study, which suits students who want real workplace experience before deciding on a health career path.This program teaches you how to improve health at the population level by studying disease prevention, health policy, and data systems. You'll learn to analyse health trends, design public health programs, and use technology to track and manage health outcomes. The co-op option means you alternate between classroom study and paid work placements in real health organizations, giving you direct experience in the field and making it suit students who want hands-on learning alongside theory.
The door tomajors you reach through itnursinghealth sciencesApplied to directly
Entrance awardsat this campus, by average4 published, 4 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them4 published, 3 with no applicationfrom 80%See them
SourceTrent University on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfoUniversity of Waterloo on OUInfo

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