Accelerated BScN — University of Toronto

SpaceCat Fit Notes

CASPer: Not required. SpaceCat cannot leverage her very high CASPer score here.
GPA window & upgrading strategy: U of T calculates GPA on the most recent 5.0 full-course equivalents (last 10 half-courses). This is a rolling recency window — if SpaceCat takes 10 new half-courses with strong grades (B+ or higher), she can fully reset her effective GPA. This is a moderately favorable window, though competitive applicants typically have 3.9+ GPAs.
Experiential / written advantage: U of T requires three written supplementary components — a Personal Statement (500 words), a Leadership and Community Involvement summary (400 words), and a Self-Reflection (400 words). SpaceCat’s shelter work experience is directly relevant and can be showcased across all three components: demonstrating motivation and understanding of caregiving (personal statement), leadership and hands-on community involvement (leadership component), and resilience/commitment (self-reflection). This is one of the strongest programs for SpaceCat’s experiential profile to shine through writing.
Out-of-province: Ontario resident. - None found. OUAC 105 is used by out-of-province applicants with no distinction based on province of residence. - Yes — U of T charges non-Ontario domestic students higher tuition (5% increase in 2025-26). The Bloomberg Nursing tuition page shows…
Overall assessment: Reach — The written supplementary components are a significant advantage for SpaceCat’s profile, but U of T is extremely competitive (acceptance rate ~16%, competitive GPA well above B+). The GPA window is resettable with one semester of strong courses, but the bar is very high. No CASPer to offset.

Quick Facts

Institution: University of Toronto, Lawrence Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing
Program name: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) — Accelerated
Degree granted: BScN
City, Province: Toronto, Ontario (St. George campus); also UTM (Mississauga) starting Fall 2026
Program type: Accelerated / Second-Entry
Duration: 2 years (20 months)
Delivery format: In-person
Full-time / Part-time: Full-time only. All courses compulsory, no electives.
Language of instruction: English
Start date(s): September
Intake frequency: Annual
Application deadline(s): OUAC 105 by January 15; Supplementary application by February 1; Prerequisites completed by June 30
Application system: OUAC 105 (code MNA) for external applicants; U of T Internal Application for current/former U of T students. Supplementary via JOIN portal (join.utoronto.ca).
Program URL: https://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/learn-with-us/bachelor-of-science-in-nursing/
Accredited: Yes — CASN full 7-year accreditation (granted June 15, 2018). Source

Admission Requirements

GPA

Minimum GPA: B average (~75% / 3.0) in most recent 5.0 full-course equivalents (last 10 half-courses)
Competitive GPA: Most successful applicants have B+ (77%) or higher. Forum reports suggest applicants with 3.9+ are sometimes not admitted, indicating extreme competitiveness. Source: GrantMe, Source: AllNurses
GPA calculated on: Most recent 5.0 full-course equivalents of university study
GPA scale used: Percentage / U of T scale

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Prerequisites

All prerequisites must be completed by June 30 of the admission year. Each requires a minimum grade of 60% (C-). CR/NCR and P/F designations are not accepted. Prerequisites can be taken at any accredited university, including online (e.g., Athabasca University courses are accepted). Course outlines or calendar descriptions must be uploaded for each prerequisite.

Updated for September 2026 intake.

Course	Subject Area	Required / Recommended	Can be taken online?	Accepted Institutions / Notes
Human Physiology (1.0 credit) OR Human Physiology (0.5) + Human Anatomy (0.5)	Anatomy & Physiology	Required	Yes	Must cover: neurological, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, renal, musculoskeletal, hepatic systems
Microbiology (0.5 credit)	Microbiology	Required	Yes	Must cover: infectious disease, bacteria, viruses, eukaryotic microbes, antimicrobial drugs/resistance, epidemiology, immunity/vaccines, pathogenesis, microbiota. Athabasca BIOL 325 accepted.
Statistics (0.5 credit)	Statistics	Required	Yes	No specific topic list published
Life Sciences or Physical Sciences (1.0 credit; max 0.5 from Psychology)	Sciences	Required	Yes	Broad category
Social Sciences (1.0 credit) OR Social Sciences (0.5) + Humanities (0.5)	Social Sciences / Humanities	Required	Yes	Updated for 2026 (previously required 1.0 SS AND 1.0 Humanities separately)

Prereq source URL: https://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/learn-with-us/how-to-apply/how-to-apply-bachelor-of-science-in-nursing-bscn/

Definitive prereq checklist (PDF): https://bloomberg.nursing.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BScN-Admissions-Prerequisite-Checklist-1.pdf

Prior Degree Requirement

Minimum credits / degree required: At least 2 years of university (10.0 U of T full-course equivalents = 20 half-courses). At least 4.0 credits must be above 100/first-year level.
Degree field restrictions: Any field
Specific undergraduate courses required beyond prereqs: No

Supplementary Requirements

CASPer: Not required
GRE: Not required
Interview: Not required (admissions are entirely file-based)
Personal statement / written component: Yes — three required written components:
Personal Statement (500 words max): Why you are a great candidate. Address skills, strengths, interests, academic/personal/work experiences. AI use not permitted.
Leadership and Community Involvement (400 words max): Activities/roles in past 5 years. High school activities not eligible.
Self-Reflection (400 words max): How you will balance full-time program with other commitments.
Obstacles to Achievement (400 words max, optional): Physical, social, cultural, economic obstacles.
Resume / CV: Not required (leadership/community component serves a similar function)
References: Not required
Volunteer / work experience: No stated minimum, but the supplementary application asks about relevant experience. Factors considered include motivation, understanding of nursing, ability to deal with people, teamwork, healthcare experience.
Language proficiency: U of T English Facility Requirements for non-native English speakers
Other: Course outlines/descriptions for all prerequisite courses must be uploaded. Applications without documentation are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.

How Applications Are Evaluated

Holistic review by the Admissions Committee. No published weightings. GPA appears to function as a threshold/screening factor (minimum B average). Supplementary written components are evaluated alongside academics. No published rubric or point system.

“The Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is highly competitive, and meeting minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.”

SpaceCat note: See the SpaceCat Fit Notes section below.

Out-of-Province Considerations

Residency restrictions or quotas: None found. OUAC 105 is used by out-of-province applicants with no distinction based on province of residence. Source
Out-of-province tuition differential: Yes — U of T charges non-Ontario domestic students higher tuition (5% increase in 2025-26). The Bloomberg Nursing tuition page shows only a single domestic rate, but university-wide policy applies a differential. An exemption may apply in some cases (e.g., OSAP recipients, Indigenous students). Source: U of T Planning & Budget | Source: Fee Exemption page

Cost

Tuition (total program, approximate): ~$22,500 Ontario domestic over 2 years ($8,190/year program fee + incidentals + ancillary). Out-of-province domestic will be ~5% higher on program fees.
In-province vs out-of-province: Out-of-province domestic students pay ~5% more on tuition. Source
Additional fees: ~$600 textbooks (Year 1), scrubs, stethoscope, mask fitting, police record check (amounts unspecified)

	Program Fee	Incidental	Ancillary	Total
Year 1	$8,190	$1,957	$1,334	~$11,481
Year 2	$8,190	$1,957	$874	~$11,021

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Competitiveness

Cohort size: ~176 students/year at St. George (2017 data); 30 students/year at UTM (new Fall 2026)
Acceptance rate: ~16% (2019 data) Source: GrantMe
Number of applicants: Not published

Fieldwork / Clinical / Practicum

Placements guaranteed? Yes (built into curriculum)
Total required hours: Not published as a single number
Placement settings / locations: Acute care and community health settings in Greater Toronto Area. Affiliated teaching hospitals include SickKids, Toronto General, Mount Sinai (per forum reports). UTM placements will be in western GTA. Clinical shifts are 8 or 12 hours, Monday–Sunday, including day/evening/night shifts.
Can placements be done out of province? Not indicated; appears to be GTA-based
Year 2 concludes with an 11-week continuous integrative clinical practicum chosen in collaboration with faculty based on career goals. Clinical is evaluated pass/fail.

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Licensing & Career Path

Licensing exam: NCLEX-RN
Graduates eligible to practice in all provinces? Yes (NCLEX-RN is accepted across Canada)
Any known issues with credential recognition? None

Reputation & Notes

Internationally respected program; one of the most competitive in Canada
Graduates described as “highly sought after by employers”
Strong clinical placements, especially the SickKids partnership for pediatrics
Extremely rigorous — full-time, no electives, no breaks
Favourably compared to other Ontario programs due to hospital affiliations and research reputation
Most student discussion occurs on AllNurses.com forums rather than Reddit

Information Not Found

No specific gaps identified for this program.