Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing (HBSN) – Georgian College

SpaceCat Fit Notes

CASPer: Not required. No supplementary application components. details
GPA window & upgrading strategy: High school Grade 12 marks (min 75% overall, 70% per core course). Transfer applicants must “demonstrate potential for success in degree studies through academic accomplishments.” No unfavourable performance (<60%) in last two years. Science/math must be within 5 years. details
Experiential / written advantage: None – entirely grades-based; no essays, interview, or supplementary application. details
Out-of-province: Open to all Canadian applicants via OCAS; no provincial restrictions. details
Overall assessment: Moderate fit – Georgian requires lower per-course minimums (70%) than Humber/Seneca (75%), which is slightly more favourable. SpaceCat’s strong high school marks should meet the Grade 12 thresholds. As a transfer applicant, her university record will be assessed, but Georgian’s language is somewhat more flexible: transfer applicants must “demonstrate potential for success through academic accomplishments” and have “no unfavourable academic performance (achievements less than 60%) in the last two years.” If SpaceCat’s university transcript has no grades below 60% in recent years, this may not be a barrier. The 5-year recency requirement for science/math prerequisites means she may need to retake or update her high school sciences. Available at Barrie and Owen Sound campuses, with Ontario Learn and Stay Grant available at Owen Sound.

“College/university transfer applicants are those who have completed postsecondary education at an accredited or recognized public or private institution and are able to demonstrate potential for success in degree studies through academic accomplishments.”

“Applicants must have no unfavourable academic performance (achievements less than 60%) in the last two years.”

Quick Facts

Institution: Georgian College
Program name: Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing (HBSN)
Program code: HBSN
Degree granted: Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN); graduates also obtain RN Prescriber designation
City, Province: Barrie, Ontario and Owen Sound, Ontario
Program type: Standard (4-year first-entry, direct-entry)
Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
Delivery format: In-person
Full-time / Part-time: Full-time only
Language of instruction: English
Start date(s): Fall 2026
Intake frequency: Annual
Application deadline(s): February 1 (equal consideration deadline via OCAS). Applications after Feb 1 on first-come, first-served basis.
Application system: ontariocolleges.ca (OCAS)
Program URL: https://www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/programs/honours-bachelor-science-nursing-bscn/
Accredited: CNO preliminary approval. “The Georgian College Nursing Program (Honours Bachelor of Science in Nursing) has received preliminary approval by the College of Nurses of Ontario.” Graduates eligible to apply for RN registration in Ontario.

Admission Requirements

GPA

Minimum GPA: 75% overall; 70% minimum in each of the four core courses (English, Biology, Chemistry/Physics, Math)
Competitive GPA (if known): Not published. “This is a highly competitive program. Applicants may be ranked based on academic grades.”
GPA calculated on: Grade 12 U/M courses for secondary school applicants. For transfer applicants: “postsecondary education at an accredited or recognized public or private institution” with ability to “demonstrate potential for success in degree studies through academic accomplishments.”

“This is a highly competitive program. Applicants may be ranked based on academic grades. A minimum grade of 70% in each of the four (4) courses is required. An overall minimum GPA of 75% is required for all applicants.”

Number of credits in GPA window: Not specified
GPA scale used: Percentage
Do post-degree upgrading courses count? Not stated
Are online/summer/part-time courses included in GPA? Not stated
“Entire record” caveat? Yes – “Applicants must have no unfavourable academic performance (achievements less than 60%) in the last two years.” And: “Completion of the HSBN Admissions Form, disclosing all previous and current enrolment at postsecondary institutions is required.”

“Completion of the HSBN (Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing) Admissions Form, disclosing all previous and current enrolment at postsecondary institutions is required. (Note: withholding information can result in offers being rescinded or you being withdrawn from the program)”

Can applicants explain/contextualize a low GPA? No – no supplementary components

Prerequisites

High school (Grade 12) course requirements:

Course Code	Subject	Required / Recommended	Min Grade	Time Limit	Notes
Grade 12 U English	English	Required	70%	None stated
Grade 12 U Biology	Biology	Required	70%	5 years	Science/math within 5 years
Grade 12 U Chemistry OR Physics	Chemistry or Physics	Required	70%	5 years	Note: Physics accepted as alternative to Chemistry
Grade 12 U Mathematics	Mathematics	Required	70%	5 years
2 additional Grade 12 U or M	Any subject	Required	Not stated	None stated

“Applicants must have met the science and math requirements within the last five years.”

Notable: Georgian accepts Grade 12 U Physics as an alternative to Chemistry. This is unique among the programs surveyed.

Prereq source URL: https://www.georgiancollege.ca/academics/programs/honours-bachelor-science-nursing-bscn/

Prior Degree Requirement

Minimum credits / degree required: None. First-entry program.
Completed degree required? No
Degree field restrictions: N/A

CASPer

Not required. CASPer is not mentioned on any Georgian HBSN admission page.

Source

Supplementary Requirements

GRE: Not required
Interview: Not required
Personal statement / written component: Not required
Resume / CV: Not required
References: Not required
Language proficiency: Must meet CNO language proficiency requirements. Can be met through: CNO-approved language test, OR graduation from Canadian high school with four consecutive English courses, OR an undergraduate degree from a Canadian university with English instruction.
Other: HBSN Admissions Form disclosing all post-secondary enrolment

How Applications Are Evaluated

Admission model: Grades-based ranking
Published formula: None. “Applicants may be ranked based on academic grades.”
GPA cutoff before other components? N/A – no other components

Mature Student Pathway

Mature students (19 years or older) are considered for admission by meeting the four core course requirements (English, Biology, Chemistry/Physics, Math at Grade 12 U level). They do not need the full OSSD.

“Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older) are considered for admission by meeting the four (4) course requirements listed above.”

For SpaceCat: The mature student pathway at Georgian requires only the four core Grade 12 courses (at 70% each). However, as with other colleges, SpaceCat’s BA likely classifies her as a transfer applicant rather than a mature student. The distinction matters because transfer applicants have their post-secondary record assessed. This needs direct confirmation.

Advanced Standing for BA

Not addressed on the program page. Georgian states this is “a full-time, direct-entry program for individuals with no previous nursing knowledge.” The RPN-to-BScN Bridge is a separate program for those with nursing credentials.

Out-of-Province Considerations

Residency restrictions or quotas: None found. OCAS applications open to all Canadian residents.
Out-of-province tuition differential: Ontario colleges do not charge differential domestic tuition by province.

Source: Program admissions page

Cost

Tuition (total program, approximate): ~$29,000-$30,000 domestic (estimated: ~$3,060 tuition + ~$600 ancillary = ~$3,660/semester x 8 semesters ≈ $29,300)
Per-semester domestic (2025-2026, Owen Sound): ~$3,660 (tuition $3,059 + ancillary $598)
Additional fees: Clinical preparedness permit costs (CPR, First Aid, immunizations, mask fit, police check)
Ontario Learn and Stay Grant: Available for students at the Owen Sound campus