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Trent University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a CASN-accredited, 4-year program in Peterborough, Ontario that leads directly to CNO Registered Nurse registration, a 3-year Post-Graduation Work Permit, and a documented pathway to Canadian permanent residency through Express Entry healthcare draws. For Indian students serious about a nursing career in Canada, studying the BScN in Canada — rather than studying in India and migrating later as an internationally educated nurse — removes years of uncertainty and dramatically improves the odds of becoming a practising, permanent-resident RN.

Studying nursing in Canada is a major financial investment. Trent University's BScN runs approximately CAD 28,000–34,000 per year in tuition, with a total 4-year all-in cost — tuition, living, insurance, GIC, and study permit — of approximately CAD 210,000–235,000 (roughly ₹1.3–1.6 crore). This page breaks down every cost in detail so Indian families can plan accurately, understand what the GIC is and how it works, and weigh the investment against the outcome: an Ontario RN earning CAD 103,000 per year with a direct PR pathway.

Nursing is one of the strongest occupations in Canada's immigration system in 2026. Express Entry healthcare draws are running at CRS scores of 462–476 — well below the general pool cutoff — and a 4-year BScN earns a 3-year open Post-Graduation Work Permit. This guide explains the complete pathway from BScN graduation to CNO registration, NCLEX-RN, the PGWP, permanent residency through Express Entry or PNP, and the salary reality for Indian nurses building a career in Canada.