To graduate with a Bachelor of Science (Nursing) degree students must:

a)

satisfy all stated requirements for the degree;

b)

complete 120 credits with an overall average of 60% (only courses taken at Nipissing University are to be included in the average);

c)

successfully complete all NURS classroom courses with a minimum grade of 60%, and all clinical practicum courses with a “Satisfactory” grade;

d)

complete the program within seven (7) years of the original date of admission;

e)

satisfy the Writing Competency Requirement. 

A student who completes the degree with an overall average of 70% or better will have “Honours” standing on the diploma.  This will apply to students admitted to the program before 2005.