Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Fees & Entry Requirements at Lakehead University, Canada

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Canada

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What will I learn?

Lakehead’s Nursing program creates a supportive learning environment to help you apply a broad range of concepts from the sciences and liberal arts when caring for people of all ages and backgrounds. You will learn to become an active member of an interprofessional health care team that can meet the needs of society while maximizing healthcare outcomes through communication, health promotion, and health protection strategies. Our faculty is on the cutting edge of Nursing knowledge and regularly incorporate their research into the classroom with topics related to women's health, the aging process, nursing ethics, nursing care of oncology patients and those with cardiovascular disease, and much more. Should you plan to work as a Registered Nurse in northern, rural or remote settings, know that our emphasis on Aboriginal health and wellness will provide you with insight and preparation for these important areas of nursing practice.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$40,177.76 (24,36,640) per year
Books/Supplies 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Thunder Bay

955 Oliver Road,

Thunder Bay,

Ontario,

P7B 5E1, Central Canada, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for admission as an International Student, you must currently reside outside of Canada and you are not a Canadian citizen. To meet the General Admission Requirements to Lakehead, you will need the following: Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration; Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior level (e.g. Grade 12); Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian).

English Language Proficiency Requirements:

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum Score: 185

Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 120

International English Language Testing System (

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

Pathways options

Offered by other partners

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About Lakehead University

Lakehead University is a vibrant and forward-thinking institution that provides a transformative educational experience for students.

  • #1 in Ontario, Top 6 in Canada (Maclean’s 2026)
  • #1 North America under 10,000 students (Global Impact 2026)
  • Locations in Thunder Bay, Orillia & Barrie, Ontario
  • 97.9 % employed within 2 years of graduation
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