If you have completed an undergraduate degree from a recognized university and wish to complete a second degree you may apply for admission consideration as a Second Degree applicant. The second degree applied to must be in another area of study. Second Degree applicants will be required to present program specific prerequisites (if applicable) for admission consideration. If admitted, residency requirements will apply.
How to Apply
Domestic Applicants(Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents)
- Full-time September intake: All applicants apply through the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) using the Undergraduate Application.
- Part-time September, Spring/Summer or Winter intakes: All applicants apply using the Nipissing University Application form.
International (studying in Canada on a study permit or studying in another country with no current status in Canada)
- Fall and Winter intakes: All applicants apply using the Nipissing University International Application.
Program Specific Admission Information
Bachelor of Physical and Health Education (BPHE)
Applicants to a second degree in BPHE must present the appropriate prerequisite subjects either through courses taken in high school or within your first degree. BPHE is a limited enrollment program. Admission consideration will be based on the overall average of your first degree. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (4-year North Bay)
Applicants to a second degree in Nursing must present the appropriate prerequisite subjects either through courses taken in high school or within their first degree. Nursing is a highly competitive limited enrollment program. Admission consideration will be based on the overall average of your first degree. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
A second degree in Nursing may require the repeating of core credits taken in the first degree, if the previous course was completed within 10 years of their anticipated graduation date from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
Program Exceptions
Concurrent Education
Second degree applicants may not apply for a second degree with Concurrent Education. Degree holders interested in becoming a teacher should apply for admission consideration to the Consecutive Bachelor of Education program.
Bachelor of Arts in History with an Orientation to a Master of Arts in History (OMAH)
Admission to OMAH is only available to applicants who have completed 30 credits or less of undergraduate course work. Degree holders interested in pursuing a Master of Arts in History should apply for admission to graduate studies.
Questions?
Contact the Admissions Office at admissions@nipissingu.ca