St. Lawrence College is offering a new, four-year bachelor of science in nursing degree. This is part of Ontario’s recent change to allow universities and colleges to offer their own baccalaureate degrees in nursing to increase opportunities for students. The first cohort of nursing students at St. Lawrence College began in September 2021.

As part of its investment to increase enrolment in nursing education, the provincial government is providing up to $876,928 to St. Lawrence College. This investment in the nursing program will support the training of 48 practical nursing students and 48 bachelor of nursing students.

“The ability to grant our own nursing degree brings an important credential to regions where St. Lawrence College is located, and this funding will help us train more nursing professionals at a time when the need is high,” said Glenn Vollebregt, president and CEO of St. Lawrence College. The ministry of education has also approved bachelor degree programs in nursing for Humber College, Georgian College and Seneca College.