Current 91´«Ã½ Students
BScN (Collaborative) Program: Admission Requirements
For current 91´«Ã½ students applying to the 4-Year Option.
Accelerated Option: Current Status
Application Status & Important Dates
Current 91´«Ã½ students can apply to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) (Collaborative) Program through their . MUN transcripts are not required, as they are already on file.
Applications are now open for Fall 2027 and the Spring 2027 LPN Bridging option. For both options, the application deadline is January 20 and the document deadline is February 3.
Priority for admission is given to applicants who are residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. However, out-of-province and international applicants are encouraged to apply. All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for 91´«Ã½.
4-Year Option
Required High School Courses
- Biology 2201 and 3201, or equivalents
- Chemistry 3202, or equivalent
- Math 3200 or 3201, or equivalent
If both Biology 2201 and 3201, Math 3200 or 3201, and Chemistry 3202 were successfully completed in high school, biology, math, and chemistry courses do not need to be completed at 91´«Ã½ for admission into the BScN (Collaborative) Program. Additional course options are available by completing the non-nursing courses at 91´«Ã½.
If only one of the required biology courses was completed in high school (for example, Biology 3201), applicants must complete both at 91´«Ã½, as the biology courses must be completed as a pair – either both in high school or both at 91´«Ã½.
If Grade 12 Chemistry was not completed in high school, the following 91´«Ã½ courses can be used to satisfy the chemistry admission requirement for Nursing: .
If Grade 12 Math was not completed in high school, three credit hours in math offered at 91´«Ã½ can be used to satisfy the math admission requirement for Nursing.
Admission Averages
To be competitive for admission, applicants should have a 70% average or higher, either from one semester of the calendar year prior to the one they are seeking admission to (with a minimum of three courses completed), or as a cumulative average – whichever is higher is used for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) (Collaborative) Program.
Required Items and Deadlines for Current MUN Applicants
- A personal statement is optional to submit with your nursing application, but it is not required.
- Proof of Indigenous Ancestry, if applicable.
- If you have attended any other post-secondary institutions, official transcripts must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar.
- References will only be requested if needed – the Admissions Coordinator will reach out to applicants directly.
Date for Required Courses to Be Completed
All required biology, math, and chemistry courses for admission must be completed by July 31. If courses will be outstanding, applicants should consult with and notify the Undergraduate Nursing Admissions Coordinator by emailing nursingadmissions@mun.ca.
Admission Decisions
Admission decisions for the 4-Year Option and LPN Bridging Option are emailed to the applicant’s MUNmail account. Be sure to check your junk mail folder, as the email may end up there.
Entry-Level Competencies for Nurse Practice
Students considering a career in nursing should review these entry-level competencies carefully, as they are the required guidelines for safe, competent nursing practice. Every student admitted to the BScN Program must meet the (formerly known as Requisite Skills and Abilities, under the College of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador, or CRNNL) to continue their acceptance.