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Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies

We mean Business at Nipissing
Our faculty offers a unique approach providing both in-depth business knowledge and broad personal experiences to deliver more than just a degree
Nursing leads to a multitude of career options
Nursing graduates go on to have successful careers in hospital, community, academic, and administration settings
More than just a degree
With a degree in Criminal Justice from Nipissing University, you’ll build your knowledge in a wide range of liberal arts & sciences curriculum such as mathematics, history, sociology, science, and more!
Get your feet wet...right away!
Our unique job shadowing placement enables first-year students to see first-hand what nursing is all about; in upper years you'll do practicums and work in the simulation lab. There are also opportunities to experience international nursing placements

MORE THAN A DEGREE


Welcome to the Faculty of Applied & Professional Studies where we provide a personalized student experience within a collegial learning community dedicated to creativity, innovation and excellence in teaching, research, and scholarly activities.

We are committed to building your personal and professional skills, inside and outside the classroom, as part of our ‘More Than a Degree’ promise to you!

Inside the classroom we make sure our students get a solid theoretical and practical education, advanced professional skills, leadership training, independent thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Outside the classroom we offer leading edge programs such as a faculty-student mentoring system, international opportunities; and our iLEAD program - which is a unique way to Learn through Experience, Action and Discovery – all designed to make sure that you succeed in the program and become a future leader in the community.

Check out our Schools and programs.​​

Nipissing University is continually ranked with A grades for:

  • Quality of Teaching
  • Campus Atmosphere
  • Class Size (A+)
  • Student Residences
  • Academic Support Services
    (According to Globe and Mail – GlobeCampus)

Don’t take it from us; here’s what students say:

  • "The best thing ... is being able to see your professors outside the classroom and they greet you on a first-name basis. There is nothing better than being able to talk to your professor like they are a friend."
  • "There is a large focus on research at the undergraduate level which does not always happen at larger universities. This gives Nipissing science students a path to further education and graduate schools."
  • "It is in a very scenic, northern setting. There are many trails on campus and a pond and waterfall to relax by to relieve stress and just think."
  • "The residences here are amazing with excellent dons and managers and activities. The residences are new and have amazing laundry, phone and kitchen facilities."
  • "Recreational and athletic programs offer a wide variety, lots of activities to sign up for, appropriate for all levels of skill."

    Source: GlobeCampus “Student Sound Offs”

See for yourself why The Globe and Mail ranks Nipissing with “A” grades for Quality of Education and Campus Atmosphere – Book a Campus Tour​​​​​​​​



 
Nipissing University
100 College Drive, Box 5002
North Bay, ON, Canada
P1B 8L7
Tel: 705.474.3450
TTY: 877.688.5507
Brantford Campus
50 Wellington St.
Brantford, ON, Canada
N3T 2L6
Tel: 519.752.1524
Muskoka Campus
125 Wellington Street
Bracebridge, ON, Canada
P1L 1E2
Tel: 705.645.2921
 

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