Western Nursing
Western University
The published admission average for Nursing at Western University is 87–93% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code ENW.
Nursing is a hands-on health care program where you learn to assess patients, administer treatment, and provide direct care under supervision. You'll study anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and nursing theory alongside clinical placements in hospitals and community settings. This program suits people who want to make a direct difference in patient care and are comfortable with science coursework and shift-based work.
Plain-English summary. The universities publish requirements but not an explanation of the program, so this one is written for you and checked against the official listing above. Read the university’s own page before you decide.
Admission average
87–93%
OUAC code
ENW
First-year spaces
190
Western University publishes this as “High 80s to low 90s”
What’s the Western Nursing acceptance rate?
Western University doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Nursing, and no Ontario university publishes one for any program. What it publishes is the admission average: 87–93% for September 2027 entry. Western acceptance rate, program by program
Admission requirements
- Required
- ENG4U, SBI4U, SCH4U
Western’s own wording
- Minimum 70% in English,ENG4U, Biology, SBI4U and Chemistry, SCH4U
- Minimum 70% in 1 of MCF3M or MCR3U
- Applicants who do not meet the Grade 11 Math requirement will require a minimum of 70% in a Grade 12 U-level Math course.
- Applicants must take the
- Casper test
- .
- See Ontario high school course codes.
How many other programs require these outright:
Also required
- Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
What it costs
First-year tuition at Western is $6,171 for an Ontario student in arts and science in 2026–27. Engineering ($12,539) and Management and Organizational Studies, and Computer Science ($8,077) cost more. Western tuition, program by program
Source: Western University on Ontario Universities’ Info. Grade ranges change year to year and are not guarantees — confirm with the university before you apply.
What this leads to
The picture for nursing as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.
Registered nurses work in hospitals, clinics, long-term care homes and community health, assessing patients, administering medication, coordinating care, and monitoring health changes. Some specialize as nurse practitioners who diagnose and prescribe, or as critical care nurses, public health nurses, or mental health nurses in different settings.
In its favour
- The job market is severely short of nurses right now—12,000+ open positions in Canada and you'll be hired quickly
- Starting salary is $70K–$85K with growth to $90K–$110K mid-career; better in Alberta and Northern Territories
- You get pension, benefits, and job security that most graduates won't find
- Shift work means flexibility and time between shifts—useful if you're studying for further credentials
Worth knowing
- Long shifts (often 12 hours) and rotating nights/weekends are the norm, not occasional
- Physically and emotionally demanding work—patient death, injury, abuse, and understaffing create high burnout
- You need a provincial licence through the NCLEX-RN exam and registration with your nursing regulator, plus a four-year degree—not just any college diploma
- AI is automating documentation and some routine monitoring right now, which changes what the work feels like but won't eliminate nursing roles
How AI is changing this work
AI is already in Canadian hospitals, automating documentation and early-warning alerts, but it's not replacing bedside care. What's changing is that administrative work—charting, data entry—is being handled by AI, so nurses spend more time with patients but also need to learn new systems. The core work of assessment, decision-making under pressure, and talking to scared people cannot be automated. For someone starting a degree in 2027, expect to graduate into a workplace where using AI tools is routine, not optional.
Where this came from (6 sources)
- 1. Most In-Demand Jobs in Canada in 2026
- 2. Registered Nurse (R.N.) in Canada | Job prospects - Job Bank
- 3. 10,092 registered nurse Jobs in Canada, May 2026 | Glassdoor
- 4. Nursing Careers in Canada 2026: Salary, Roles & Opportunities
- 5. 12,329 registered nurse jobs in Canada, July 2026 | Glassdoor
- 6. 11,838 nursing Jobs in Canada, August 2026 | Glassdoor
Deadline reminders
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