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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Compressed) Lakehead University - Thunder Bay Campus Lakehead University - Thunder Bay Campus, Canada

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CAD 31735

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 135 Waived

Application Fee

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36 months

Duration

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7

IELTS

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103

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Lakehead’s Nursing program creates a supportive learning environment to help you apply a broad range of concepts from the sciences and liberal arts when caring for people of all ages and backgrounds.

You will learn to become an active member of an interprofessional health care team that can meet the needs of society while maximizing healthcare outcomes through communication, health promotion, and health protection strategies.

Our faculty is on the cutting edge of Nursing knowledge and regularly incorporate their research into the classroom with topics related to women's health, the aging process, nursing ethics, nursing care of oncology patients and those with cardiovascular disease, and much more.

Should you plan to work as a Registered Nurse in northern, rural or remote settings,  know that our emphasis on Aboriginal health and wellness will provide you with insight and preparation for these important areas of nursing practice.

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Additional Information

Program Level 3-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 14 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 7.0  Minimum Listening - 6.5  Minimum Reading - 6.5  Minimum Writing - 7.0  Minimum Speaking - 7.0  
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 103.0  Minimum Listening - 24.0  Minimum Reading - 24.0  Minimum Writing - 28.0  Minimum Speaking - 28.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 65.0  Minimum Listening - 58.0  Minimum Reading - 58.0  Minimum Writing - 65.0  Minimum Speaking - 65.0  
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 120.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • English
    • Biology
    • Chemistry
    • Math

7 IELTS Score
103 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
65 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
120 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

31735

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 135 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 Per year

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

International Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships

Non-Canadian citizens who are entering Lakehead University from a high school or who are transferring from an international college or university will be considered for the Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships. The scholarship is available to the top international students applying to Lakehead University for 2026-2027. 


International Entrance Scholarships 2026-2027
Automatically considered. No scholarship application is required. 

Academic Average
(Canadian Equivalent)
IB Average Scholarship Total4
(in Canadian dollars)
Scholarships Available
90.0%+ 35+ $40,000 ($10,000 x 4 years)1 Limited
80.0% - 89.9% 30-34 $30,000 ($7,500 x 4 years)2 Limited
75.0% - 79.9% 28-29 $6,000 ($6,000 in Year 1 only)3 Limited
  1. Renewal is provided if a 90% average is achieved in each academic year. If a student's university academic average falls between 80.0% and 89.9%, the student will receive an amended scholarship valued at $7,500 CAD/year for each subsequent academic year for the remaining term of the scholarship.
  2. Renewal is provided if an 80% average is achieved in each academic year.
  3. Non-renewable, one-time only scholarship awarded in Year 1.
  4. The maximum length of the scholarship term is 4 academic years or until the first degree is awarded, whichever occurs first. To be considered eligible for scholarship consideration, recipients must be entering years 1, 2, or 3 of a minimum 4-year undergraduate degree program. Recipients whose status changes and may be charged domestic fees will have their scholarship value reassessed to equate to the domestic entrance scholarship grid and regulations available at that time.


Merit-Based Scholarships – Postgraduate Programs

Lakehead University is offering merit-based scholarships for international students applying to selected postgraduate programs within the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science.

Eligible Programs Academic Average Awards Value Eligibility Criteria Important Information
Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science
(Course-Based) & (Project-Based)

 

90%+

 

4,000 CAD
in Year One
  • Applicants must have applied to and received an offer for one of the eligible MSc programs at Lakehead University.
  • Scholarships are awarded based on the converted admissions average calculated during the application assessment.
  • The scholarship amount is determined at the time of issuance of the Letter of Acceptance (LOA).
  • Once awarded, the scholarship value is final and cannot be revised.
  • These scholarships are merit-based and do not require a separate application.
  • The award is granted as a one-time financial benefit to support tuition costs.
  • Final eligibility and award value are subject to the university’s official admission evaluation process.
80.0%-89.9% 2,000 CAD
in Year One
Master of Science (MSc) in Engineering
(Course-Based) & (Project-Based)

Specializations include:
  • Electrical & Computer Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
90%+ 4,000 CAD
in Year One
90%+ 2,000 CAD
in Year One
MBA
(Course-Based)
80%+ 5,000 CAD
in Year One
   

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