Nursing is an undergraduate program that trains students to become nurses. The University of Windsor offers a Four-Year Bachelor of Science Collaborative Nursing (BSCN) degree. What does collaborative mean? This means we offer the same BSCN degree at 4 different places (University of Windsor, St. Clair College in Windsor, St. Clair College in Chatham, and Lambton College). To learn more go to: http://www.uwindsor.ca/nursing/collaborative/
If you want to be a nurse, here is a list of the Grade 12 University or mixed level classes you will need to take in secondary school:
ENG4U - English
SBI4U - Biology
SCH4U - Chemistry
One Grade 12 math is recommended
To apply to the University of Windsor for a Bachelor of Science Collaborative Nursing degree(apply on-line).
How will you pay for it? Here are some options:
OSAP:
This is the Ontario Student Assistance Program. Many university students use this system to apply for a student loan to help them pay for school.
Scholarships, Awards & Bursaries:
The University of Windsor offers several automatic scholarships for applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Average
75 - 100% If you plan to live in a University of Windsor-owned residence, you will receive a Renewable Residence Entrance Award of $4000 ($500 x 8 terms)
80 - 83.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $4000 ($500 x 8 terms)
84 - 86.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $6000 ($750 x 8 terms)
87 - 89.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $8000 ($1000 x 8 terms)
90 - 93.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $10000 ($1250 x 8 terms)
94 - 95.9% Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $12000 ($1500 x 8 terms)
96 - 97.9% Dean’s Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $14000 ($1750 x 8 terms)
98 - 100% President’s Renewable Entrance Scholarship of $16,000 ($2000 x 8 terms)
For more scholarships and awards check out:
http://www.uwindsor.ca/awards/
Nursing Undergraduate Student Awards
Or you can let your computer search for you:
Searching for the awards you will be able to receive is easy. Just log onto the Student information System (SIS) as a GUEST, go “Search for U of W scholarships…”, estimate your average for the year, and then hit search.
Work on Campus with Work Study:
This program is with the University and is great for students who want to make some extra money but want to focus on school. This program offers jobs on campus with very flexible hours.