Unlock Your Future in NursinG
Leverage your existing credits to earn your BScN in two years. You may already have the prerequisites for the Semester 3 Entry (ES3) Nursing Path.
Hear from a current BScN Student
What nursing pathway is right for you?
This fun and informative quiz will help you:
Uncover nursing roles and settings that match your interests and personality.
Receive personalized career path recommendations.
Discover how Dalhousie's nursing program can be your stepping stone to a rewarding career.
Download the Semester 3 Entry (ES3) Career Pathway and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in nursing.
“You’ll love this job. You’ll love this program. It’s amazing. You’ll make friends you’ll have for the rest of your life.”
– MARIE, BScN Student
Dalhousie University, Halifax Campus
Eligibility
To qualify to enter directly into Semester 3, you need to have completed all non-nursing prerequisite course requirements:
Anatomy (ANAT) 1010 or equivalent-3 credit hours
Physiology (PHYL) 1001 and 1002 or 1011 and 1012 (or PHYL 1001 + Biological Science) -6 credit hour
Statistics (STAT) 1060 or equivalent-3 credit hours
Microbiology (MICI) 1100 or equivalent-3 credit hours
English (ASSC) 1700 or equivalent writing course-3 credit hours
Science elective-3 credit hours
Open electives*-9 credit hours
Personalized Guidance
Considering a career in nursing? Have questions about the program at Dalhousie University? Need advice on satisfying the prerequisites? Reach out to our dedicated admissions advisors for personalized guidance.
A Dalhousie academic advisor will help you map your existing science or arts credits directly to the nursing prerequisites.
Reach out with a question or request an appointment by emailing admissions@dal.ca