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BScN Basic - Accelerated (F) Stream (20 Months)

The Basic-Accelerated (F) Stream, launched in 2007, is available to those applying from a university program of studies. Students may complete the B.Sc.N. program of studies in five academic terms.

Please note:

The Accelerated BScN Stream is not open to students currently registered in the Basic Streams (A) of the BScN Program at McMaster or any other nursing program.Applicants with two undergraduate degrees will not be considered for the Accelerated Stream.

Please see the policy under the General Academic Regulation section of the Undergraduate Calendar.

*Deadline has changed to Feb. 1, 2012.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered applicants must:

    • achieve a Cumulative Average of at least B- in all university degree credit courses taken.
    • complete a minimum of 54 units (2 full years) of university credit which include a grade of at least C- on each of the following required courses:

      a. 6 units of Psychology of which at least three units consist of Introductory Psychology
      b. 6 units of Human Physiology OR 6 units of Human Anatomy and Physiology
      c. 6 units of Biochemistry – 3 of which can be Nutrition
      d. 3 units of Statistics

      *6 units is equivalent to one full credit or two half credit courses

      Note: Students must have completed or be currently registered in the required courses at the time of application. If you are currently registered in courses, proof of registration in all required courses must be submitted by February 1.  Normally, the required courses must be completed within the last 4 years. If you have taken these courses more than 4 years ago, we encourage you to contact Vicki Benedetti at (905) 525-9140, ext 22232. Otherwise, your application will not be considered.

APPLICATION PROCESS

    1. Apply online at www.ouac.on.ca using Form 105D to the Ontario Universities Application Centre (OUAC) and pay the required fees no later than February 1. Current McMaster students are not required to apply through OUAC.
    2. Complete the supplementary application on-line by clicking here
    3. Transcripts:
      • Submit all secondary and post-secondary transcripts to the Office of the Registrar at McMaster University by February 1.
      • Applicants who are in the final year of their degree when applying or are applying as a second degree do not have to submit their high school transcript.
      • Applicants who have courses in progress must submit official transcripts by the deadline date of February 1.
    4. Click here to download, complete and fax the prerequisite form. Fax to 905.527.1105 or mail to Gilmour Hall – room 109, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON  L8S 4L8.
    5. If you have any questions, please call Vicki Benedetti, Admissions Coordinator, at 905.525.9140 ext. 22232.

CURRICULUM

    Students admitted to this stream will enter Level III of the BScN Program. Students are expected to meet the residency requirement of the university.


    Requirements for Students
    (please refer to the year in which you entered the program)

    REGISTRATION TO PRACTISE NURSING

    On receiving the B.Sc.N. degree after successful completion of the (F) Stream of the B.Sc.N. program, graduates are eligible to write the Canadian Registered Nurses Examination (CRNE) which is administered by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Application to write the CRNE is made through the Faculty of Health Sciences. The CNO requires all applicants for registration to provide a recent criminal record synopsis (CIPC check) as part of the RN registration process. If you have any questions related to the Regulated Health Professions Act, please contact the College of Nurses of Ontario directly at 1-800-387-5526.