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Direct Entry 3.5 year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
A direct-entry nursing program combining academic excellence with extensive clinical experience.
Direct Entry 3.5 year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
A direct-entry nursing program combining academic excellence with extensive clinical experience.
Direct Entry 3.5 year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
A direct-entry nursing program combining academic excellence with extensive clinical experience.
(Accelerated Over 43 Months)
About Our Program
Western’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program will immerse you in dynamic, hands-on learning every semester starting in year one. Through clinical simulation and clinical skills labs, simulated patients, flexible learning modalities, and diverse clinical placements, you'll gain confidence and clinical judgment in real-world settings.
In the BScN program, you’ll complete eight semesters accelerated over 43 months, including courses during the summer term of your final year — giving you a head start on entering the workforce.
With opportunities to engage in research, leadership development, and innovation in care delivery, you'll graduate prepared to shape the future of nursing.
- Program Name: Direct Entry 3.5 year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)
- Faculty: Health Sciences
- Program Contact: dlitzan@uwo.ca
- Application Deadline: January 15th, 2027
Why Students Choose Western Nursing
Direct Route to RN Licensure
Graduate fully prepared to write the Registered Nurses licensing exam. Western's BScN program equips you with the qualifications needed to apply for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, positioning you to enter professional practice as a Registered Nurse.
Hands-On Learning from Day One
Build confidence from your first semester with immersive, hands-on training. Learn in state-of-the-art simulation labs, clinical skills suites, and real-world placements. With practical experience woven throughout the program, you’ll be prepared to step into clinical environments and make an immediate impact.
1:1 Preceptor Model
Learn side-by-side with expert nurses in real healthcare environments through Western's 1:1 preceptor model. This approach builds meaningful connections between you and your mentor while offering the hands-on experience that truly prepares you for practice.
Admissions & Applications
All students applying to the Direct Entry 3.5 year Bachelor of Science in Nursing program do so through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre, choosing program code 'ENW' for Western. The ITR process has been discontinued for all Nursing programs. All applicants, including current Western students, must apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) to be considered for admission.
Applicants must complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) and have a minimum of six Grade 12 U and/or M-level courses (excluding co-op courses), including the prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of 70% in each.
REQUIRED - 70% in each of:
- English ENG4U
- Biology SBI4U
- Chemistry SCH4U
and one of:
- Functions and Applications MCF3M
- Functions MCR3U
NOTE: If an applicant does not meet the minimum Math requirement in one of the Grade 11 prerequisites, Western will check for a minimum of 70% in one of Advanced Functions MHF4U, Calculus and Vectors MCV4U, or Math of Data Management MDM4U.
Applicants should review the admission requirements for Ontario as well as the Supplemental Admission/Application Requirements
Be advised that enrolment in first year is limited and admission to each program at Western is competitive. The requirements described in this section are minimums required in order to be considered for admission and should be viewed as a guideline only. Western reserves the right to accept or deny applicants. A review of an admission decision may be requested provided that substantially new and significant information is supplied.
To learn more about admission requirements, please select an applicant status below that best suits your current situation. Supplemental requirements are outlined at the bottom of this page.
Applicants from other provinces in Canada are eligible to apply for admission on the basis of their Secondary School Diploma from their province if they have the appropriate prerequisite courses and meet the admission requirements of Western. All applicants from other provinces in Canada must have completed the following acceptable academic Grade 12 courses with a minimum of 70% in each:
- English
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Math
Applicants should review the admission requirements by province as well as the Supplemental Admission/Application Requirements.
Be advised that enrolment in first year is limited and admission to each program at Western is competitive. The requirements described in this section are minimums required in order to be considered for admission and should be viewed as a guideline only. Western reserves the right to accept or deny applicants. A review of an admission decision may be requested provided that substantially new and significant information is supplied.
To learn more about admission requirements, please select an applicant status below that best suits your current situation. Supplemental requirements are outlined at the bottom of this page.
- Applicants from University
- Applicants from College
- Indigenous Access Admissions
- International Applicants
- Mature Applicants
Be advised that enrolment in first year is limited and admission to each program at Western is competitive. The requirements described in this section are minimums required in order to be considered for admission and should be viewed as a guideline only. Western reserves the right to accept or deny applicants. A review of an admission decision may be requested provided that substantially new and significant information is supplied.
To learn more about admission requirements, please select an applicant status below that best suits your current situation. Supplemental requirements are outlined at the bottom of this page.
Practice Placements
Gain valuable real-world experience from working shifts at practice sites under the guidance of expert preceptors. Practice placements are an integral component of experiential learning within the curriculum for the 3.5 year BScN program, occurring in all years and levels of the program.
Program Structure
Starting in the first semester, you'll begin building clinical skills in a simulated setting. Delivered over eight consecutive semesters, the program progresses from foundational nursing and health science concepts to advanced clinical decision‑making, supported by simulation-based training and clinical placements. With a strong emphasis on experiential, practice-focused learning, you'll apply theory in real healthcare settings while developing clinical skills, confidence, and professional judgment.
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