Post-Diploma Degree Completion Program in Nursing (BScN)

This program is specially designed for diploma-prepared registered nurses (RNs), registered practical nurses (RPNs) who have completed an approved bridging program and internationally educated nurses (IENs) who have completed George Brown’s Academic Pathway for Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) Graduate Certificate, who want to upgrade their education to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN).

All students must be formally admitted to this part-time degree program. As a part-time student, you can complete the program within 30 months, or take up to seven years. Personalized program planning is available to meet your specific needs.

The Chang School and the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing collaboratively offer the Part-Time Post Diploma Degree Completion Program (PDDP) in Nursing (BScN).

All students must be formally admitted to the part-time post-diploma degree completion program (PDDP) through the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing. Part-time students have up to seven years to complete the program, which is delivered through The Chang School.

To apply to the PDDP program, visit the Admissions website for detailed admission requirements.

Use the Applying for Admission to the Post-Diploma instructions for a guide on how to apply.

The delivery of this part-time program is fully online with the exception of the clinical practice courses which are in-person. This mode of delivery will enable you to balance your professional development with your nursing career.

The courses that are delivered fully online are scheduled from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m, two evenings per week.

Expert student advising is also available to assist you to customize your program schedule. Contact Jouanna Labib, Student Affairs/Program Advisor for more information: jlabib@torontomu.ca

The Post-Diploma Degree Completion Program in Nursing is designed to prepare a more liberally educated nurse to function in a variety of roles and health care settings. The program provides an opportunity for diploma nursing graduates or graduates from Toronto Met's Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing approved bridging program to develop an analytical approach to nursing practice, and to expand their understanding of how they as practitioners, and how nursing as a profession, integrates with the rest of the health care system.

All curriculum information, including academic standing, and graduation requirement variation can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.

What are some opportunities for baccalaureate prepared RNs?

Our graduates advance their nursing careers in the community, in hospitals, and in a variety of exciting and dynamic health care settings. As a graduate of this program, you will find opportunities for careers:

In the community

• public health nursing
• home care nursing
• community health nursing
• ambulatory clinics
• health centres
• primary health care facilities
• street health organizations
• occupational health settings
• long-term care settings

In acute care and hospital settings

• providing care to patients with acute and chronic conditions across a variety of units
• rehabilitation
• outpatient care

In research

• research and implementation
• inter-professional and nursing research teams

In health settings

• across Ontario and around the world
• emergency, relief, and community-building teams

After graduation, you may also decide to expand your career choices and advancement opportunities even further by pursuing graduate studies in nursing.

How long do I have to complete the degree?

You can complete the degree at your own pace; however, all the requirements must be completed within seven years from the time you were first admitted into the program. It is possible to complete the program in 30 months.

How much will the program cost?

Please see Fees by Program for more information.

What is a passing grade for Nursing courses?

Students must achieve a minimum grade of “C” (63 percent) to pass a core nursing course. Fifty percent is required to pass non-nursing elective courses.

I have taken some nursing courses and other electives at other universities. Can I use them towards my BScN degree at Toronto Metropolitan University?

When you apply for admission to the program, you can submit transcripts and course outlines for consideration for Transfer Credits for Upper Level Liberals. We do not accept transfer credits for core nursing courses.

Can I get credit for nursing certificates from a community college?

The Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing no longer considers nursing certificates from community colleges for Transfer Credits.

What is the weekly workload like?

In addition to the three hours of in-class and online work, you can expect to spend an additional three to four hours of study time per week, per course.

For student inquiries and curriculum advising, contact Jouanna Labib, Student Affairs/Program Advisor.

Email: jlabib@torontomu.ca

Phone: 416-979-5000, ext. 5238