Bachelor of Nursing (BN)

What are the requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing?

• English Language Arts 30-1 - 60%
• Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2 - 60%
• Biology 30 - 60%
• Chemistry 30 - 60%

Additional criteria

Mount Royal University’s Bachelor of Nursing program has limited enrolment and admission to the program is highly competitive. As a result, all applicants must complete additional non-academic requirements offered by Acuity Insights. The results of these assessments will be used to differentiate between applicants when there are more highly academically qualified applicants than seats available in the program.

Applicants should refer to my.AcuityInsights.app to create an account and register to complete the assessments listed for the Mount Royal University Bachelor of Nursing program. There are specific dates when applicants can complete the program-required assessments, which will be available at my.AcuityInsights.app. These are the only dates available, and applicants must select Mount Royal University for the distribution of results before the posted Distribution Deadline. (Note: there is a fee to complete the test and a fee for each distribution of the results. Applicants must pay for the distribution of results for each program included in their application.)

Applicants must first apply to the Bachelor of Nursing program at Mount Royal University. An MRU ID number is required to complete the program-required assessments. Failure to include a correct MRU ID number will result in a delay in the evaluation of your application.

No exceptions will be provided for applicants who do not complete the program-required assessments by the listed deadlines.

The test dates for Fall 2026 admission are:

• Oct.7, 2025, at 4 p.m. MDT
• Nov. 6, 2025, at 4 p.m. MST
• Nov. 18, 2025, at 6 p.m. MST
• Nov. 30, 2025, at 8 a.m. MST
• Dec. 9, 2025, at 6 p.m. MST
• Jan. 8, 2026, at p.m. MST
• Jan. 18, 2026, at 8 a.m. MST
• Feb. 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. MST

Applying from another province or country?

If you're applying from outside Alberta, you'll need to know which of your courses match Alberta Grade 12 courses.

Check out our provincial equivalencies chart if you're from another Canadian province or the international credentials chart if you're applying from outside Canada.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to meet two separate English requirements to be admitted to Mount Royal:

• You’ll need to successfully complete an English course if it’s part of your program’s admission requirements
• Show that you meet Mount Royal’s English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements

What are the requirements for clinical placements in the Bachelor of Nursing ?

The following are the pre-practice requirements for nurses working in clinical practice in Alberta's medical/surgical environment.

Mask Fit Testing

As a prerequisite for acute care clinical practice, all students must be fitted with N95 masks in accordance with Alberta Health Services policy. Mask fit testing is valid for two years unless there has been weight gain or loss greater than 4.5 kilograms or following a nasal fracture or facial scarring, in which case, refitting is required sooner. Evidence of mask fit testing is to be provided to the BN Instructional Assistant, and students must have their mask size with them for practice experiences. All costs associated with this service are the student's responsibility.

Immunization

Proof of up-to-date immunization status is required for all professional practice courses and is the student's responsibility, along with all associated costs. Failure to maintain a current immunization status will result in immediate withdrawal from the clinical practice area.

C.P.R. Health Care Provider Certification

Students must provide proof of current Certification of " C.P.R. — Healthcare Provider," which is also required annually. Evidence of certification is required before enrollment into the clinical-related courses. All associated costs are the student's responsibility.

Police Information Check

Provincial legislation requires that new employees and volunteers in publicly funded agencies, including hospitals, seniors' lodges, group homes and nursing homes, are subject to a police information check and vulnerable sector check. A local police check is required before enrollment into the clinical-related courses. All associated costs are the student's responsibility.

If a student is denied a clinical placement due to a criminal record identified by a police check, the student will be unable to meet course requirements and will be required to withdraw from the Program. 

How much does the Bachelor of Nursing cost?

The cost of your studies depends on a few things, like the program you choose and whether you’ll live at home or in Residence.

To get a better idea of what you might spend, try using our first-year student budget estimator. It gives a detailed breakdown of estimated costs.

You can also visit our tuition and costs page for full details on tuition and fees for a full year.

Does MRU offer scholarships or financial aid?

At Mount Royal, we want you to focus on your education, not worry about how to pay for it. There are many ways to help cover the cost of your studies.

Scholarships and bursaries

Mount Royal gives out over $5 million each year in scholarships and bursaries! These awards look at things like your grades, financial need and your involvement in school or the community.

Financial aid

There are financial aid options from the provincial and federal governments for both full-time and part-time students. These include student loans, grants and bursaries.

Other resources

You can also explore other ways to pay, like using RESPs (Registered Education Savings Plans) or CPP (Canada Pension Plan) benefits.

How do I apply for scholarships and bursaries?

To be eligible for scholarships and bursaries, you must apply for Early Admission from Oct. 1 to Feb. 1. You can apply for scholarships and bursaries from Nov. 1 to March 1.