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Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing (Fast Track) – Seneca Polytechnic

SpaceCat Fit Notes

  1. CASPer: Not required. details
  2. GPA window & upgrading strategy: N/A — high school Grade 12 averages only (min 75% overall, 75% per core course); no university GPA window. details
  3. Experiential / written advantage: None — entirely grades-based; no essays, interview, or supplementary application. details

  4. Out-of-province: Canadian applicants only; no provincial restrictions. details

  5. Overall assessment: Not viable — First-entry program from high school despite the “Fast Track” label. Admission based on Grade 12 courses, not university credentials. Standard 4-year BScN compressed into 3 years by eliminating summer breaks. No advanced standing for existing degrees.

“Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including six Grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 75%”

Quick Facts

IMPORTANT CONTEXT: This Is NOT a Second-Entry Program

Unlike most accelerated/fast-track BScN programs (e.g., U of T, York, Western), Seneca’s “Fast Track” is not a second-entry program for applicants who already hold a prior degree. It is the same 4-year BScN curriculum compressed into 3 years by eliminating summer breaks. Admission is based on high school (Grade 12) courses, not university-level prerequisites. There is no requirement for a prior degree or university coursework.

This is a critical distinction. The program is essentially the standard Seneca BScN (BSN) delivered on an accelerated schedule.

Admission Requirements

GPA

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Prerequisites

These are high school (Grade 12) course requirements, NOT university-level prerequisites. All four core courses require a minimum grade of 75%.

Course Code Subject Minimum Grade Notes
ENG 4U English, Grade 12 University 75% Required
Any Grade 12 U Mathematics 75% Any Grade 12 University-level math
SBI 4U Biology, Grade 12 University 75% Required
SCH 4U Chemistry, Grade 12 University 75% Required
2 additional Grade 12 U or M courses Any subject 60% each Electives

Can prerequisites be taken online? Not specified for high school courses. Mature applicants may have alternative pathways – see below.

Mature applicants: Accepted. The Ontario Colleges system allows mature applicants (19+ years old without an OSSD) to apply based on equivalent academic credentials. Specific Seneca mature applicant criteria for this program were not detailed on the program page.

University or college transfer: No advanced standing or credit transfer pathways into the BSNF program were found on the pathways page. The pathways page only lists pathways OUT of the program (to partner institutions for further study after graduation).

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Prior Degree Requirement

CASPer

Not required. CASPer is not mentioned on any Seneca nursing admission page. Source

Supplementary Requirements

Clinical Practicum Eligibility Requirements (Post-Admission)

Before starting clinical placements, students must complete a Clinical Preparedness Permit including:

Medical requirements: - Current immunizations per the Canadian Immunization Guide for health-care workers - Bloodwork confirming immune status for hepatitis B, varicella, measles, mumps, and rubella - TB testing / chest X-ray as required

Non-medical requirements: - Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) Certificate, renewed annually - Standard First Aid certificate, valid for four years - Mask fit test, renewed every two years - Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening, renewed annually

“Individuals who have been charged or convicted criminally and not yet pardoned, will be prohibited from proceeding to a clinical/practicum or work placement.”

Transportation: Students must provide their own transportation to placements throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

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How Applications Are Evaluated

No detailed evaluation criteria or weighting system was published. The program states that it is “highly competitive” and applicants are ranked based on academic strength, with “only the top ranked applicants” offered seats. No supplementary assessments (interview, CASPer, personal statement) are used – admission appears to be entirely grades-based.

Out-of-Province Considerations

Cost

Domestic Students (2024/2025 Fee Schedule)

Per-semester breakdown (Semester 1):

Fee Type Amount
Tuition $3,177.00
Academic Technology $141.07
Athletics and Recreation $57.81
Domestic Health and Dental $271.67
Student Achievement $56.43
Student Sport Build Fee $56.43
Additional ancillary fees ~$219.53
Semester 1 Total ~$3,937.23

Note: “All costs are approximate, may vary by campus and are subject to change at any time without notice.” Parking, locker, and some mandatory incidental fees are not included in the figures above.

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Competitiveness

Curriculum

The program consists of 44 courses across 8 consecutive semesters:

Semester 1

Semester 2

Semester 3

Semester 4

Semester 5

Semester 6

Semester 7

Semester 8

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Fieldwork / Clinical / Practicum

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Licensing & Career Path

Reputation & Notes

Program Newness

Student Reviews (Limited)

Former Collaborative BScN (Seneca-York)

Key Distinctions from Other Programs

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to: - Provide competent, ethical, compassionate, and evidence-informed client-centred care - Synthesize knowledge from nursing and other disciplines to provide safe and coordinated care - Utilize health promotion, harm reduction, disease prevention and illness management strategies - Establish collaborative professional relationships within nursing and the interprofessional team - Advocate for and support culturally safe environments - Use nursing informatics to inform care - Demonstrate leadership and a commitment to lifelong learning

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Information Not Found

No specific gaps identified for this program.

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