Arctic Nursing (BScN)

Dalhousie University

Canada, Halifax

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Dalhousie University

Canada , Halifax

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Campuses

Online

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Arctic Nursing (BScN)

About

Why choose this program?

Nursing in Canada’s North is rewarding work that is about more than patient care. Arctic nurses provide holistic care that is patient, family, and community focused. In some communities, nurses may be the only health professionals, allowing them to use a wide range of skills and practice in a variety of areas.

Dalhousie partners with Nunavut Arctic College to offer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Arctic Nursing) in Iqaluit, Nunavut. The program emphasizes primary health care, awareness, and respect for the Inuit culture. The skills you gain will prepare you to be a leader in the Northern health care system, and across Canada.

Discover what your career could look like with this undergraduate degree

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Minimum admission requirements

To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:

Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).

Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

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Program-specific admission requirements

The Bachelor of Nursing (Arctic Nursing) degree is granted by Dalhousie, but applications to this program are submitted to the Nunavut Arctic College.

Visit the Nunavut Arctic College admissions page to learn more.

Applicants to the BScN (Arctic Nursing) program must meet the following criteria:

Be 18 years of age or older.

Have an academic grade 12 diploma with a 70% overall average and with credits in Math, Science and English (minimum 70% in subject areas)

Be a resident of Nunavut for at least 1 year.

Applicants must submit the following:

Letter of interest indicating why you are interested in the BScN program.

Three letters of reference (from employers, teachers, health professionals or health committee members).

High school/college transcript.

Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check (CRC/VSS).

Admission to the nursing program is based upon eligibility requirements and the applicant's application information. Personal suitability may be determined through an interview with the program faculty.

Admission is subject to space availability and admissions are reviewed by the Admissions Committee.

Priority will be given to eligible beneficiaries of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement and graduates from Nunavut Secondary Schools.

Pre-Health Program

If you need to complete some prerequisites before applying to Arctic Nursing, you may want to consider the Arctic College Pre-Health Program. The Pre-Health Program is an eight-month program that provides Inuit and northern residents the opportunity to prepare academically for study in health-care fields such as Nursing.

Learn about admissions requirements for international students

English Program Requirements

English language testing

Test: International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Minimum score: Overall: 6.5, Bands: 6.0

Submit a copy of the IELTS Test Form Report via email after you have submitted your application to [email protected] for verification.

Test: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or TOEFL at Home (online)

Minimum score: Overall: 90, Bands: 20

Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.

Test: Duolingo English Test

Minimum score: Overall: 120

Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from Duolingo directly.

Test: Academic

Minimum score: Overall: 61, Communicative skills scores: 50

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Career

Careers

For nurses, no two days are alike — and that is especially true for Arctic nurses. The scope of nursing covers a broad range of health-care settings. Arctic nurses have a role in advocating for patients and their communities, while improving health and well-being. 

Nurses are in demand across the world, but this is especially true in Canada’s North. As an Arctic nurse, you might find yourself practicing in the following areas: