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4 years (8 semesters)
Davis Campus
(Brampton)
This degree reimagines what nursing education should be, helping you understand the valuable roles that both Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) play in our health-care system. You’ll first learn entry-to-practice competencies required of both RPNs and RNs, then build on that knowledge to master advanced competencies RNs need to care for unstable and complex patients.
Graduate with nearly 1,600 hours of real-world experience. This is the first nursing degree program in Ontario to include two consolidation preceptored placements, sharpening your skills after your fourth and eighth semesters. Our nursing labs also use high-fidelity mannequins and UbiSim virtual simulation software to ensure you enter the workforce ready to care for patients.
If you need to exit this program early, you’ll meet the Colleges of Nurses of Ontario’s (CNO’s) entry-to-practice competencies for RPNs after two years of studies — meaning you can graduate with a Practical Nursing (Leadership and Education focus) diploma and write your RPN licensing exam. If you re-enter Sheridan’s degree program within the next two years, no bridging courses will be required.
In each year of your studies, you’ll earn certificates that are valued by employers and could help you advance in your career more quickly:
Sheridan has been granted a consent by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting September 18, 2023 and subject to renewal thereafter. Application to the Ministry for renewal of the consent is a prescribed and cyclical requirement for degree programs at all Ontario colleges. Sheridan will ensure that all students admitted to the Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame. Credentials earned during the period of consent remain valid, even if Ministry consent to offer the program is withdrawn in the future. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g. acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).
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Faculty of Applied Health & Community Studies
Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 years (8 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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SCIE10296D | Nursing Science – Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 3 |
NURS13256D | Foundations of Clinical Practice | 2 |
NURS18997D | Nursing Theoretical Foundations 1 | 3 |
NURS11422D | Nursing as a Profession | 3 |
NURS18954D | Health Assessment 1 | 2 |
ENG17889GD | Introduction to Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
Total credits: 16
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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SCIE15949D | Nursing Science – Anatomy and Physiology 2 | 3 |
NURS12101D | Patient-Centred Care: The Older Adult | 3 |
NURS11866D | Nursing Theoretical Foundations 2 | 3 |
PHAR15403D | Nursing Science – Patho and Pharmacology 1 | 3 |
NURS12706D | Clinical Practice and Application: Introduction to Nursing | 4 |
Degree Breadth Elective | 3 |
Total credits: 19
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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PHAR24225D | Nursing Science – Patho and Pharmacology 2 | 3 |
NURS21801D | Patient-Centred Care: Acute Care / Mental Health | 3 |
NURS23651D | Patient-Centred Care: Ped/Mat Child | 3 |
NURS27881D | Theoretical Foundations for the Care Continuum | 3 |
NURS22433D | Nursing and Health-Care Trends and Issues | 3 |
NURS23380D | Clinical Practice and Application: Adult Acute Care | 3 |
Total credits: 18
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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NURS21640D | Emerging Professional | 3 |
NURS20516D | Clinical Practice and Application: Across the Lifespan Consolidation 1 | 10 |
Degree Breadth Elective | 3 |
Total credits: 16
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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Qualitative Research for Practice | 3 | |
Patient-Centred Care: Unstable and Complex Clients | 3 | |
Health Assessment 2 | 2 | |
Nurse as Educator, Collaborator and Communicator | 3 | |
Clinical Practice and Application: Unstable and Complex Patients | 3 | |
Breadth Elective | 3 |
Total credits: 17
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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Statistics and Quantitative Research for Practice | 3 | |
Nursing in the Community and Global Context | 3 | |
Nursing Role in Advocacy and Policy | 3 | |
Clinical Practice and Application: Community | 3 | |
Degree Breadth Elective | 3 |
Total credits: 15
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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Specialization in Nursing Science | 3 | |
Nurse as Leader and Change Agent | 3 | |
Clinical Practice and Application: Specialized Units | 6 | |
Degree Breadth Elective | 3 |
Total credits: 15
CODE | TITLE | CREDITS |
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Nurse as Clinician, Coordinator and Professional | 3 | |
Clinical Practice and Application: Consolidation 2 | 10 | |
Degree Breadth Elective | 3 |
Total credits: 16
Courses subject to change.
Current students should refer to their Academic Requirements in myStudentCentre to track their academic progress and outstanding course requirements.
As a Sheridan degree student, you can earn a Board Undergraduate Certificate alongside your degree without taking any additional courses. Earn one of the following specialized credentials by completing a specific collection of electives as part of your program:
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Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
or
Eligible applicants are selected based on previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including the required courses listed above).
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program may be advised individually regarding other related programs.
Sheridan field placement agencies may require a police record check for criminal offences, a vulnerable sector check and/or a current acceptable record of immunization. Students will be required to provide this documentation directly to their field placement prior to the start of the placement and at their own expense. Students who cannot meet these requirements may have limited field placement opportunities.
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Sheridan's English Proficiency Requirements.
Applicants whose first language is not English may meet this requirement by achieving the minimum of an English-language proficiency test as follows: Duolingo Overall score 115 (with no individual sub-score lower than 95); IELTS Overall Band 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0); TOEFL iBT 88 (with no individual section below 21). Test results must be completed within the past two years (24 months) of the first day of classes.
Please see Sheridan's English Proficiency Requirements page for details.
Applicants who do not possess the necessary admission requirements for the Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing program may wish to apply for the Pre-Health Sciences – Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program. This is a preferred preparatory program for admission consideration into Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing.
Note: Completed Academic Upgrading (ACE) courses do not meet the admission requirements for a degree program.
A standardized RPN Practical Nursing to BScN Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing bridging program may be available starting in Fall 2026. Check back for updates.
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 years (8 semesters)
Davis Campus
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As a graduate of Sheridan’s Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing degree, you’ll be eligible to write the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) NCLEX licensing exam and work as a Registered Nurse in settings such as hospitals, long-term care, public health and the community.
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 years (8 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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4 years (8 semesters)
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7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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Sheridan’s Social Service Worker – Gerontology program is the first in the province to offer our diploma program entirely online.
* Note: At this time, the virtual option is only open to domestic students.
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 years (8 semesters)
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Sheridan recognizes and appreciates that advanced learning doesn’t always require standard classroom instruction, and that opportunities to advance skills and learn new technologies are everywhere.
If you have significant knowledge and experience in programming, web development, database and/or networking, you may choose to complete Advanced Entry Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (AEPLAR) Challenge Exams for academic credit towards your Sheridan Computer Systems Technology advanced diploma.
AEPLAR Challenge Exams are administered by and through the Sheridan College Assessment Centre or through an approved Test Centre. There are fees to write each exam (an Assessment Centre fee and a Challenge Exam fee).
Your completed Challenge Exam(s) will be evaluated to determine whether you’re eligible for credit in one or more courses within the identified program streams.
Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and Advanced Standing credits are subject to Sheridan’s policies and procedures. Learn more about Sheridan’s Credit Transfer policies and procedures.
No. Challenge Exams are designed for applicants with knowledge and experience gained outside of formal education. If you have previous postsecondary education, we encourage you to apply for Advanced Standing instead — you may be eligible to apply your previously earned credits towards your new program at Sheridan.
Challenge Exams for applicants to the Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program are designed to test skills in specific knowledge streams within this program:
You can also choose to complete Challenge Exams for specific individual courses within the Computer Systems Technology program.
Complete a free self-assessment test to help you determine whether Challenge Exams are a good option for you.
You must meet the program admission requirements to be eligible for admission and PLAR.
Complete a free self-assessment test for each knowledge stream you wish to challenge. This will help you determine whether your current skills will enable you to succeed in the Challenge Exam(s).
Apply to the Computer Systems Technology – Software Development and Network Engineering program.
To be eligible to complete Challenge Exams for this program, you must select "Advanced Entry" as the level of the program on your application.
Once Sheridan receives your application, we’ll send you an email with instructions on how to register and pay for your Challenge Exam(s). Follow those instructions.
Once you’ve completed your Challenge Exam(s), subject matter experts in Sheridan’s Faculty of Applied Science and Technology will evaluate them within 10 business days. The Faculty will forward your results to the Office of the Registrar, and any approved credit transfers will be posted in your Credit Transfer centre. Exam feedback will not be provided.
If you receive an offer of admission to Sheridan, please follow the instructions to confirm your offer and pay your fees by the due dates indicated in order to reserve your spot in the program.
We wish you success in this process and look forward to seeing you at Sheridan!
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Davis Campus
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4 years (8 semesters)
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7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2024–2025 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic semesters of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent semesters are not reflected on this website.
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
International students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies at Sheridan may receive an entrance scholarship. A separate application is not required. Visit the International Entrance Scholarship page for details.
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By the end of the program graduates will have demonstrated the ability to:
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7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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Over the course of the Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing program students will participate in 7 clinical placements including long-term care, acute care, community care and specialty placements.
You’ll be required to provide documentation for the following items directly to your clinical placement. You must provide this documentation before the start of your placement, and at your own expense. If you can’t meet these requirements, you may not be able to participate in clinical placements, which will jeopardize your progress in the program.
Note: Sheridan uses an external third-party vendor for pre-placement document verification. There is a charge for this service and students are responsible for the payment.
The Honours Bachelor of Science – Nursing program requires a police clearance for vulnerable sector persons, which includes obtaining a Vulnerable Sector Screen, every six months. You must maintain this clearance throughout the program.
You’ll also need to have up-to-date immunization (including MMR, Tdap, Varicella, Hepatitis B, flu shot, and TB) before you can participate in a clinical placement. Additionally, many of our healthcare partners are requiring that students have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Please refer to Sheridan’s Health Services’ immunization information online for details, or visit one of our campus health centres.
You’re required to have Standard First Aid and CPR Level C or Health Care Provider (HCP). You’ll need to be re-certified for CPR annually. First Aid will need to be updated every two years from the date of issue.
You will need to be mask fit tested for a specialized N95 respirator mask. Once the test is conducted, you will receive a card with your mask fit size. Keep this card with you.
In the Nursing program, our students participate in clinical placements in Long-Term Care homes and hospital settings. At this time, the Long-Term Care Home COVID-19 Immunization Policy requires that individuals, including students, must have met the immunization requirements. These requirements include one of the following:
and a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine authorized by Health Canada if eligible for a third dose.
We strongly recommend that Nursing students get their vaccinations as outlined above before the semester starts. A student without the proper vaccines will not be able to complete their required placement in long-term care and this may impact ability to graduate from the program.
For up-to-date information regarding Sheridan’s response to COVID-19 and for links to public health information, please see Sheridan’s COVID-19 webpage.
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Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design curriculum and its delivery are designed to address current social issues pertinent to the design industry. This enables students to broaden their understanding of their place within the world.
Fundamental to the vision of the program is the balance of creative and conceptual thinking with the technical and business aspects of the profession. Courses follow a logical sequence with the degree of difficulty building vertically from first year to fourth year.
The various streams provide a range of design problems building in size and scope, from simple to complex in various design sectors. The curriculum builds on fundamental introductions that ensures a strong foundation for students to apply additional more complex learning and skills developed later in the program.
Studio projects are designed to mimic professional practice and require applied theory, creativity and strong technical knowledge. Curriculum is also connected horizontally across each semester to help support the learning in courses happening simultaneously. This demonstrates the inter-connected knowledge and skills required to practice in the industry.
The program provides many opportunities that expose students to practicing professionals and professional practice. Industry leaders and representatives from professional associations like ARIDO and IDC are invited into the classroom as jurors and guest speakers throughout the four years. The internship also provides professional design work experience for students before they enter their final year of study.
The curriculum is student-centric and designed to equip students with the skills that are required for entry-level design positions and advanced study. Manual skills such as drafting, drawing and model making are developed alongside digital skills using current software. Students are also well-versed in the applicable building codes and regulations required to practice in Ontario. Students are exposed to valuable research skills and encouraged to continue their learning past graduation.
Sheridan's Honours Bachelor of Interior Design program aspires to:
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If you've graduated from a health-science degree other than athletic therapy or kinesiology, your application will be assessed on an individual basis.
If you're a graduate of Sheridan's Athletic Therapy or Kinesiology degree program, you may be eligible to start in the second year of this program after completing three bridging courses.
This bridging program will be available in Spring/Summer 2024.
How to apply: Submit an application using the program code PBHSB.
After successfully completing the assigned bridging courses, you'll be admitted into Year 2 (Semester 3) of our Osteopathy degree. In order to earn your Osteopathy degree, you'll need to complete all courses in the remaining three years of the program, with the following exceptions.
*Athletic Therapy graduates are also exempt from the following course:
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 years (8 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
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4 years (8 semesters)
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7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
Our mission is to utilize harmonious, comprehensive and specialized training to empower our learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to demonstrate the Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice.
Our vision is to graduate highly-skilled life-long learners who uphold professional integrity and promote quality and safety in practice.
Upon graduation, students in Sheridan’s Pharmacy Technician diploma program will have demonstrated the ability to pursue the career of pharmacy technician and to practice safely in a community or hospital while adhering to the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians.
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Each year, Sheridan’s Honours Bachelor of Creative Writing & Publishing (CW&P) program hosts a Writer-in-Residence. The 8-month residency is awarded to a writer who embodies the distinctiveness and dynamism of the & in our program name.
In addition to working on at least one specific writing project of their own during their tenure, the Writer-in-Residence is responsible for creative leadership, mentoring and public outreach in the area of creative writing and/or publishing.
Students in our CW&P program benefit from the work and mentorship of our Writer-in-Residence, who:
Fiction writer, editor and poet Cassidy McFadzean is joining Sheridan as the 2024–25 CW&P Writer-in-Residence.
McFadzean was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, where she earned an MA from the University of Regina. She went on to earn an MFA in poetry from the University of Iowa, and an MFA in fiction from Brooklyn College, where she was co-Editor-in-Chief and Fiction Editor of The Brooklyn Review.
McFadzean is the author of three books of poetry: Crying Dress (House of Anansi, 2024), Drolleries (McClelland & Stewart, 2019), and Hacker Packer (M&S, 2015). Her poetry has appeared in magazines across Canada and the U.S., has been anthologized in The Best Canadian Poetry, In Fine Form 2, and The New Wascana Anthology. Her fiction has appeared in Joyland, EVENT, Maisonneuve, and The Best Canadian Stories, and is forthcoming in Hazlitt, The Walrus, and Invisible Publishing's collaborative anthology Dead Writers.
In welcoming her to the post, CW&P's Associate Dean Morgan Dennis highlights McFadzean’s expertise in both poetry and fiction, as well as her editorial work at The Brooklyn Review: “McFadzean is such a well-rounded talent, which is exactly what our students are looking for. Plus, her experience in the literary journal market will be of great value to our in-house magazine—The Ampersand Review of Writing & Publishing."
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Are you a business lead who's looking to level up your company's culture of creativity and entrepreneurship?
Sheridan offers FREE, one-hour PD sessions on topics such as:
These workshops will catalyze your climate of innovation and give your team an exclusive look into Sheridan's one-of-a-kind graduate certificate in Applied Creativity and Innovation.*
Register your team for a FREE online one-hour masterclass!
Our new graduate certificate in Applied Creativity and Innovation is a great professional development (PD) opportunity for many company teams. The program teaches complex problem-solving, creativity, innovation and negotiation skills — competencies that make companies more resilient and adaptable as they face the unique challenges presented by the future of work.
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Honours Baccalaureate Degree
4 years (8 semesters)
Davis Campus
7899 McLaughlin Road, Brampton
The Apprenticeship Exemption Test (AET) provides a chance for students who are learning a skilled trade to bypass in-class studies.
In most cases, you need to score 70% or higher to pass the AET. If you score lower than 70%, you'll need to wait three months before you can try again (with some exceptions for certain exams).
Apprenticeship Exemption Tests are administered at the Hazel McCallion Campus in Mississauga, through Sheridan's Assessment Centre.
Learn more about the AET, including eligibility criteria, available tests and how to register.
Sheridan is a Ministry-approved Apprenticeship Exemption Test centre, authorized through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development (MLITSD), for both apprentices and non-apprentices.
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Full-time 4 years Program code: PBNSG
Start date | Campus | Delivery | Status |
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Sep 2025 | Davis Campus (Brampton) |
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