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Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing (Bridge) (BSNB)

Starts in January, September

PGWP-eligible Program

Campus
Delivery
Hybrid
Duration
6 Semesters (3 Years)
Study Option
Full-time
Credential
Honours Bachelor Degree
School
Seneca Nanji Foundation School of Nursing

About the Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing (Bridge) (BSNB) Program

There are four streams of Seneca’s Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree:

In Seneca’s Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing (Bridge) degree program you will earn a BScN credential. Prepare to be a healthcare leader by following a curriculum that provides a diverse and global perspective.

This stream is for graduates of an Ontario Practical Nursing diploma program who have registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO), and otherwise meet the admission requirements. You will be eligible to enter the program at the fifth semester (year 3, level 5) after completing a two-semester bridge program (with a final grade of 65 per cent or higher for each bridge course). You will then complete the degree in four semesters (two years).

In this program you will have the opportunity to provide nursing care within a variety of clinical settings. Clinical education is enhanced with focused simulation in state-of-the art labs, which gives you the ability to practice and refine your clinical reasoning skills.

The curriculum is designed to meet the entry to practice competencies defined by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) and provides a solid base for further study at the graduate level.

Read more about Seneca’s Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree program

All three streams of Seneca's Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing program have received preliminary approval from the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Graduates from these programs are eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario. Programs with preliminary approval status will be considered for full approval status after completing a comprehensive review in the academic year following the first class of graduates.

Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

  • critical thinking and problem-solving skills that support the development of clinical reasoning and clinical judgment
  • self-management that demonstrates initiative, personal responsibility and accountability to work in the profession of nursing
  • communication and interpersonal relationship skills to work effectively and collaboratively in a diverse inter-professional health-care system
  • ability to collaborate in groups and work independently

Work Experience

Professional Practicum

If you meet all the academic requirements you will have the opportunity to take part in a professional practicum in semesters five, six, and seven. This is a once-a-week, 12-hour shift in a group clinical placement with six to eight other students and a Registered Nurse (RN) onsite clinical supervisor. In semester eight you will be placed in an integrated professional practicum. This is a one-on-one opportunity for you to work with an RN preceptor and apply skills gained throughout the program. This practicum is unpaid and takes place in a professional setting such as acute care/hospitals, health care centres, treatment centers, and long-term care/facilities.

The professional practicum must be completed in person.

Program Availability

Start in Location Availability
Sept. 2026 King  Closed
Jan. 2027 King  Closed

Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

This program is only open to Canadian applicants.

To view the list of programs available to international applicants, please visit the international programs availability page.

Availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format. All coursework is online with clinical practicums and simulation experiences to be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus for scheduled simulation experiences or in-person learning requirements as identified.

Learn more: Seneca’s program delivery options and how courses in this program will be delivered each term.

International students applying for a PGWP: If you are in a flexible delivery course, you must attend in person as the option to attend online does not apply to you based on IRCC policy. Studying online will impact your PGWP eligibility. Please review the in-person requirements related to PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

Your Career

When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options you can explore:

  • hospitals
  • public health
  • community nursing
  • rehabilitation centres
  • long term care
  • primary healthcare
  • travel nursing
  • private clinics

Professional Practice Upon Graduation

Successful completion of the bridge and years 3 and 4 of the BSN program earns graduates a BScN degree, which meets the educational credential required to write the regulatory exam for RNs (NCLEX-RN) in Ontario. Visit the regulatory body website to learn more about the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Entry to Practice Competencies for Registered Nurses.

Graduates wishing to engage in professional practice as a Registered Nurse and use the legally protected title Registered Nurse are subject to all entry to practice requirements of the CNO, Ontario’s governing body for nurses. For a full list of the current requirements, please see the CNO Registration Requirements.

The Seneca Polytechnic Difference

This is where university meets college. Where theory meets practice. Where ambition meets flexibility.

Patient Care Simulation Lab

Simulation Lab

You will gain hands-on, practical experience in our state-of-the-art patient care simulation lab, preparing you for your in-demand career.

Experiental Learning

Experiential Learning

Graduate career ready and world ready. This program has a clinical practicum to help you hone essential skills for the workplace.

Renewable Scholarships

Renewable Scholarships

You may qualify for a renewable scholarship and receive up to $1,000 per year when you study in any degree program.

Career Support

Career Support

Seneca Works offers students and graduates lifelong access to an exclusive job board, career coaching, networking and more.

Student Works and Experiences

Seneca Nanji Foundation School of Nursing

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