Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BScN) – Humber Polytechnic

SpaceCat Fit Notes

CASPer: Not required. No CASPer or supplementary application components. details
GPA window & upgrading strategy: High school Grade 12 marks (min 75% overall, 75% per core course). For university transfer applicants, post-secondary GPA is “a key factor” but high school may also be reviewed if post-secondary doesn’t meet requirements. 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 – SpaceCat’s strong high school marks (75%+ in Bio, Chem, Math, English) could qualify her via the mature student pathway (21+ without college/university). However, as a BA holder, Humber classifies her as a “university transfer applicant” and will assess her post-secondary GPA as “a key factor.” If post-secondary GPA doesn’t meet requirements, high school may also be reviewed. The lack of CASPer means no way to offset GPA with non-academic strengths. The key question is whether Humber will evaluate her primarily on university GPA or allow her strong high school marks to carry weight – this needs direct confirmation with admissions.

“If you are applying to a bachelor’s degree program, your post-secondary GPA is a key factor in the admission decision.”

“If the requirements are not met at the post-secondary level, your high school courses may also be reviewed.”

Quick Facts

Institution: Humber Polytechnic
Program name: Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing (BScN)
Degree granted: BScN
City, Province: Toronto, Ontario (Humber campus)
Program type: Standard (4-year first-entry)
Duration: 8 semesters (4 years)
Delivery format: In-person
Full-time / Part-time: Full-time only
Language of instruction: English
Start date(s): September
Intake frequency: Annual
Application deadline(s): February 1 (equal consideration deadline via OCAS). Applications accepted after Feb 1 on first-come, first-served basis until program closes.
Application system: ontariocolleges.ca (OCAS)
Program URL: https://healthsciences.humber.ca/programs/bachelor-of-science-nursing.html
Accredited: CNO approved. CASN accreditation status not confirmed on program page.

Admission Requirements

GPA

Minimum GPA: 75% overall across six Grade 12 U or M courses; 75% minimum in each of the four core courses
Competitive GPA (if known): Not published. Program states admission is competitive and meeting minimums does not guarantee admission.
GPA calculated on: For secondary school applicants: Grade 12 U/M courses. For university transfer applicants: post-secondary GPA is “a key factor.” If post-secondary requirements are not met, high school courses may also be reviewed.

“You are considered a college or university transfer applicant if you have completed some or all of a post-secondary level credential. Humber will assess your post-secondary courses and grades to determine admission eligibility. If the requirements are not met at the post-secondary level, your high school courses may also be reviewed.”

“If you are applying to a bachelor’s degree program, your post-secondary GPA is a key factor in the admission decision.”

Number of credits in GPA window: Not specified. For transfer applicants, it appears to be the full post-secondary record.
GPA scale used: Percentage (75% minimum)
Do post-degree upgrading courses count? Unclear. As a transfer applicant, Humber assesses “post-secondary courses and grades” but does not specify whether post-degree courses are included or excluded.
Are online/summer/part-time courses included in GPA? Not stated for the admission GPA. However, for clinical practicum, CPR/First Aid courses “online courses are not acceptable.”
“Entire record” caveat? Yes – “Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.”

“Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.”

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

Prerequisites

These are high school (Grade 12) course requirements, not university-level prerequisites.

Course Code	Subject	Required / Recommended	Min Grade	Can be taken online?	Time Limit	Notes
ENG 4U	English, Grade 12 University	Required	75%	Not stated	None stated
Any Grade 12 U Math	Mathematics	Required	75%	Not stated	None stated	MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U, or MHF4U
SCH 4U	Chemistry, Grade 12 University	Required	75%	Not stated	None stated
SBI 4U	Biology, Grade 12 University	Required	75%	Not stated	None stated
2 additional Grade 12 U or M	Any subject	Required	Not stated	Not stated	None stated

Prereq source URL: https://healthsciences.humber.ca/programs/bachelor-of-science-nursing.html

Prior Degree Requirement

Minimum credits / degree required: None. This is a first-entry program. An OSSD (or equivalent) is the baseline.
Completed degree required? No
Degree field restrictions: N/A

CASPer

Not required. CASPer is not mentioned on any Humber BScN 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: Required if English is not first language
Other: Full disclosure of all post-secondary transcripts required for degree applicants

How Applications Are Evaluated

Admission model: Grades-based ranking. No supplementary components.
Published formula: None published. “Selection is based on academic criteria.”
GPA cutoff before other components? N/A – no other components.

“Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Humber’s programs can be competitive, and the best-qualified applicants receive admission offers first.”

Mature Student Pathway

Humber defines mature applicants for degree programs as those 21 years or older who have not completed high school or postsecondary studies. For degree programs, mature applicants must still meet the specific U-level high school course requirements (75% in ENG4U, Math, SCH4U, SBI4U).

“You are considered a mature applicant if you have not completed high school or postsecondary studies and will be: … 21 years of age or older (for bachelor’s degree programs). … For degree programs, mature applicants must meet specific U-level high school course requirements. Admission testing cannot be used to satisfy these requirements.”

Critical for SpaceCat: Because SpaceCat has completed a BA, she does NOT qualify as a “mature applicant” under Humber’s definition. She would be classified as a university transfer applicant. The mature pathway is for people who have NOT completed post-secondary education.

“Note: Age is not the determining factor in identifying your applicant type. If you graduated from high school—even many years ago—and have not attended college or university, you are considered a secondary school applicant, not a mature applicant.”

Out-of-Province Considerations

Residency restrictions or quotas: None found. OCAS applications are 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): ~$31,475 (domestic, total program estimate for 2025-2026)
International tuition: ~$93,250 total
Additional fees: Clinical preparedness permit costs (immunizations, CPR, police check, etc.)