Study with us
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360
Students accepted each year
(120 in fall, 120 in winter, 120 in spring/summer)
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50+
Bursaries and scholarships available
specifically for nursing students -
10
Successful years of the Summer Research Internship Program for students
Program details
With internationally recognized faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, our full-time Bachelor of Nursing program offers a solid base in nursing knowledge combined with a hands-on clinical practice, allowing you to apply your knowledge in real-life situations.
Expected duration: 28 months (plus qualifying year)
After completing a year of undergraduate studies (Year 1) where students can choose electives to fulfill the Bachelor of Nursing prerequisites, the 28-month program equips you with everything needed to thrive in the nursing field. This structure ensures you have a solid foundation before diving into specialized nursing courses, which are available exclusively to students who have been admitted to the program.
Sample course offerings
Year 2
- NURS 2510: Client and Context 1: Human Growth and Development (2 credit hours)
- NURS 2518: Health and Illness 2: The Older Client (3 credit hours)
- NURS 2514: Health and Illness 3: Pathophysiology/Pharmacology/Assessment (6 credit hours)
- NURS 2542: Nursing Practice 2 (3 credit hours)
- NURS 3510: Client and Context 3: Supportive and Palliative Care (3 credit hours)
- NURS 3530: Nursing Skills 3 (1 credit hour)
Year 3
- NURS 3514: Health and Illness 5: Mental Health and Illness (3 credit hours)
- NURS 3532: Nursing Skills 4 (1 credit hour)
- NURS 3560: Professional Foundations 4: Law and Ethics in Nursing Practice (3 credit hours)
- NURS 4500: Health & Illness 6: Gender and Reproductive Health (3 credit hours)
- NURS 4530: Nursing Practice 5 (3 credit hours)
- NURS 4540: Professional Foundations: Leadership and Change Management (4 credit hours)
Year 4
- NURS 4580: Nursing Practice 7 Senior Practicum (9 credit hours)
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Canadian Indigenous category for admissions
The Canadian Indigenous category ensures that Indigenous students have the opportunity to be admitted to and graduate from the BN program.
You can find details about applying in this category in the Bachelor of Nursing Program applicant admission requirements.
Professional opportunities for Bachelor of Nursing graduates
- Clinical nurse specialist
- Health care policy analyst
- Registered nurse
- Consultant
- Public health nurse
- School nurse
- Travel nurse
- Researcher
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Bachelor of Nursing program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
The nursing program is an advanced entry program, meaning you must complete at least one year of university-level study, including several required and recommended courses, before being considered for admission, even if you already have a degree.
We encourage you to review the nursing advanced entry admission requirements, which provide important details on:
- Required courses for admission
- Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA) calculation and requirements
- Written English and mathematics requirements
- Humanities, social sciences, and science electives
- Transfer credit
- Applying as a student from another institution
Before you apply
Students must be able to meet both academic standards and requisite skills and abilities to progress through the program and graduate. Prospective applicants are required to review the Requisite Skills and Abilities for the Bachelor of Nursing Program policy.
Adjusted Grade Point Average cut-offs and wait list
Students are admitted to the Bachelor of Nursing program based on their Adjusted Grade Point Average (AGPA). The AGPA cut-off changes each year, depending on the number of applicants. To find the most recent AGPA cut-offs, please check our Programs of Study page.
Once all spaces are filled, a short wait list ranked by AGPA is created from the applicant pool. This wait list is used if any accepted students decline entry to the program.
If you are placed on the wait list, the UM Admissions office will notify you. Keep in mind that the wait list does not carry over to the next term; if your application is declined, you will need to re-apply to the program
If you do not meet the requirements for advanced entry into the Nursing program, you may be eligible for admission to the Faculty of Arts or Science or another degree program. If you have not attended university before, you can apply for a program with direct entry, such as University 1.
How to apply
Domestic student application fee: $100
International student application fee: $130
To apply to the University of Manitoba, you will complete your application online. Start by selecting the "Start or continue your application" button. The online application consists of several parts, and you may need to submit documents such as transcripts, proof of English language proficiency, and other relevant materials.
Application guidelines
There is no limit to the number of times you can apply. If you are accepted for an intake, you must complete coursework in that term; we cannot defer successful applicants to the next intake.
Non-academic admission requirements
The Bachelor of Nursing program has specific non-academic admission requirements. Acceptance into the program is conditional upon receiving documentation that proves you have completed these requirements.
We encourage you to start reviewing the non-academic admission requirements as soon as possible. Information and relevant forms can be found in the Incoming students section of the resources for undergraduate students page.
Learn more
Contact us
Admission and application inquiries
Mailing address
Undergraduate Admissions
424 UMSU University Centre
University of Manitoba
65 Chancellors Circle
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
Office location
Room 424 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Submit a question
Phone: 204-474-8808
Toll-free: 1-800-224-7713 ext 8808
Program inquiries
College of Nursing, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Helen Glass Centre for Nursing
89 Curry Place
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
nursing@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-7452
Toll Free: 1-800-432-1960 ext 7452 (North America)
Fax: 204-474-7682