University of Toronto nursing student guide: second-entry BScN and Master of Nursing
What the school offers (nursing)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) at the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing: a second-entry, accelerated program of two years (20 months) full-time for students who already have university study. The page lists the St. George campus in downtown Toronto and, new as of fall 2026, the University of Toronto Mississauga campus.
- Master of Nursing (MN), two years, with three streams: Clinical Nursing, Health Systems Leadership and Administration, and Nurse Practitioner (a hybrid program). The NP stream page says a minimum of 3,900 clinical hours as an RN, equivalent to two years of experience, is needed to begin, and that practicums take place in Ontario, primarily in the Greater Toronto Area.
Becoming licensed after graduating
In Ontario, nurses register with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). CNO’s guide for Ontario graduates says you must complete an approved nursing program, pass the NCLEX-RN (for registered nurses) and a jurisprudence exam. The University of Toronto pages we read did not state registration details, so confirm the current steps, including any additional requirements for nurse practitioners, with CNO.
How to apply
The BScN page says applications go through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) in two steps; the page we checked listed applications opening November 1, a Step One deadline of January 15 and a Step Two deadline of February 1. The Faculty has separate how-to-apply pages for the Master of Nursing. Deadlines change by year, so confirm them.
How Fiabita’s Study Lab can help students here
Study Lab is independent and not affiliated with the University of Toronto. An accelerated program leaves little time for review, so you can upload your own notes and slides to generate quizzes and flashcards for pharmacology, assessment and documentation. AI-generated content can contain errors, so check it against your course material.
Sources
- ↗ Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing: BScN
- ↗ Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing: master's programs
- ↗ CNO: registration guide for Ontario graduates
Last checked October 2026. Programs, requirements and deadlines change: always confirm on the official pages below.