York Nursing - Second-Degree Entry (BScN)
York University
The published admission average for Nursing - Second-Degree Entry (BScN) at York University is 83–90% for September 2027 entry, under OUAC code YHK.
This program teaches you nursing science and clinical skills, but it's designed for people who already have at least two years of university completed in another field. You'll earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing while completing the professional requirements to become a registered nurse. It suits career-changers and graduates from other programs who want to move into healthcare without starting over from first year.
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
83–90%
OUAC code
YHK
Study options
Regular
York University publishes this as “Mid- to High 80s”
What’s the York Nursing - Second-Degree Entry (BScN) acceptance rate?
York University doesn't publish an acceptance rate for Nursing - Second-Degree Entry (BScN), and no Ontario university publishes one for any program. What it publishes is the admission average: 83–90% for September 2027 entry. York acceptance rate, program by program
Admission requirements
York’s own wording
- This program is only open to students with at least 2 years of university level studies.
- High school applicants are not eligible for this program. Please consider our
- Direct Entry Nursing
- program.
- View Program Requirements
- See Ontario high school course codes.
- Alternative Offers
- If you are inadmissible to the original degree program you have applied to, you may be
- offered admission
- to an alternate related program - providing a pathway to pursue post-secondary studies at York.
- Learn more about alternative offers
What it costs
First-year tuition at York is $6,240.30 for an Ontario student in arts and science in 2026–27. Schulich BBA and iBBA ($10,565.10) and Lassonde Engineering ($9,763.20) cost more. York tuition, program by program
Source: York 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
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