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COMMUNITY AND
HEALTH STUDIES
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Collaborative
Nursing Degree
LENGTH INTAKE CREDENTIAL LOCATION
4 years/8 semesters Fall Honours Bachelor Degree Morningside
9250
The demand for health care is expected to grow as the number of seniors in Ontario increases.
This program — a partnership with Ryerson University and George Brown College — will equip you
to work in numerous nursing roles and environments. You will complete your first two years at
Centennial and the final two years at Ryerson. Curriculum will cover five themes, reflected throughout
the program at varying levels: primary health care/health promotion, reflective practice/critical
thinking, meaningful relationships/caring/communication, political/social justice, and personal/
professional development. Nursing labs with highly realistic computerized “patients” will be available
for practice, and you will have the opportunity to partake in a large-scale disaster exercise.
Note: The official Ministry name for this program is Collaborative Nursing.
CAREER OUTLOOK
Nurse educator / Nurse practitioner / Critical care nurse
Additional Requirements
• In accordance with the policy of the program, the Public Hospitals Act, other legislation and the
requirements of the practice placement settings, the Practice Requirements Record must be
completed in its entirety by a student’s health care provider, and all supporting documents must
be attached. A Practice Requirements Record form with full instructions can be obtained from the
Central Placement office website: centennialcollege.ca/schs/bscnryersoncollab.
• Communicable diseases immunization details as specified in the Practice Requirements Record.
• Vulnerable sector screening – police reference checks are done to protect clientele who are
considered “vulnerable persons”. A “clear” police check means that there is currently no police
record found for that individual in the jurisdiction surveyed. A “not clear” police check means that
there is a police record found for the individual for an undisclosed reason. Students are required to
keep the original vulnerable sector screening – police reference check. It is the placement agency
that will make the decision whether or not to accept the student for placement. This agency
decision may require the student to self-disclose the particulars of the “not clear” police check.
Students have the right to not disclose the particulars of the “not clear” police check. Students
denied placement by the agency on the grounds of a “not clear” police check will not be able to
complete their practice placement and will jeopardize their progress in the program.
• International students will need to retain the police clearance document that was used to obtain
their study permit and apply for a local vulnerable sector check.
• Students who live in the City of Toronto must obtain an application form from the Health Studies
office, Room 352 at Morningside Campus. For information about the application process, visit
centennialcollege.ca/healthstudiespolicechecks
• Students are required to be tested, onsite, and fitted for a respiratory mask. Students will then
carry a card with them that indicates the type and model of mask they have been tested for. At
time of testing, students must remove facial hair and any clothing covering their face to ensure a
proper seal. Likewise, in the event that students are required to wear a mask during their
placement, students must remove facial hair and any clothing that covers their face. To learn more,
visit centennialcollege.ca/schsclinicalandfieldplacements.
• Students are required to obtain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Only
Healthcare Professional (HCP) level certification will be accepted.
Notes:
1. Students who fail to meet the above requirements will not be permitted to begin their nursing practice courses and will be
subject to academic penalties.
2. All nursing students, in order to practice nursing, must be active participants, working with, and providing care to, diverse
populations inclusive of male, female and transgender individuals. Students who are unable to meet this requirement will
jeopardize their progress in the program.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
with six Grade 12 U/M courses including
Grade 12 U English, Biology (SBI4U),
Chemistry (SCH4U), and Grade 11 U or M or
Grade 12 U Mathematics (one of: Functions
and Applications (MCF3M), Functions and
Relations (MCR3U), Advanced Functions
(MHF4U), Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U),
Mathematics of Data Management
(MDM4U)).
English Language Proficiency Requirement
• Applicants from a country where English is
not the first language, or where English is an
official language but not the first language,
including applicants who have resided in
Canada for four calendar years or less (i.e.
official date of entry to Canada was on or
after January 1, 2017 for Fall 2021), are
required to present proof of English language
proficiency at a satisfactory level by
submitting official alternate English language
proficiency test results (TOEFL/IELTS/
MELAB/CAEL/PTE) subject to the minimum
results, as posted on Ryerson’s English
language requirements web pages.
Notes:
1. ENG4U/EAE4U is the preferred English.
2. The grade(s) required in the subject prerequisites
(normally in the 70-75 per cent range) will be
determined subject to competition.
3. Applicants applying as ‘Mature Students’ must
have Grade 12 U courses (or equivalent) in English,
Biology and Chemistry, and Grade 11 U or M or higher
Mathematics. The grade(s) required in the subject
prerequisites (normally in the 70-75 per cent range or
higher) will be determined subject to competition.
4. Applicants who have been absent from full-time formal
education for a period of 10 years or longer may be
required to repeat prerequisite subjects to ensure
currency of knowledge and preparedness for the program.
5. Applicants with prior university or college study must
present a minimum CGPA of 2.33 (C+) and be considered
“In Good Standing” with no failures in core prerequisite
subjects in order to be considered. Higher CGPAs/
averages may be required subject to competition.
6. Only applications to the first year of the Nursing program
will be considered, and consideration is limited to
applicants without prior post-secondary studies in
nursing. Advanced standing for students with prior
Nursing studies cannot be considered. In addition, RPN
diploma holders ineligible for Bridging-to-University
programs and applicants who have completed a nursing
degree will not be considered for admission.
7. Subject to competition, candidates may be required to
present averages/grades above the minimum.
centennialcollege.ca/9250
healthstudies@centennialcollege.ca
416-289-5303
Before undertaking this program, students should be aware that, upon graduation, they must be
able to satisfy all the Registration Requirements of the College of Nurses of Ontario. For more, visit
cno.org/en/become-a-nurse/registration-requirements/
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Health and Wellness
centennialcollege.ca/our-programs