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Bachelor of Social Work

Nipissing University

  • North Bay, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A 2-year course or thesis master programme in Social Work at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Social Work can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
  • Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
  • And communicate findings to diverse audiences
  • And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Social work service delivery in Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Across Canada and internationally

Curriculum

  • Course route: seven courses
  • A field internship
  • A non-credit Pathway course and a Pathway Scholarship project. Thesis route: six courses
  • Internship
  • Pathway and a thesis. Requires two or three on-campus institutes of 7-10 days.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school diploma from outside Canada (or IB) with six academic subjects
  • Competitive programmes such as Nursing need a higher average
  • Country-specific minimums on request
  • English proficiency (IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 83
  • PTE 58
  • Cambridge C1 176).

Accepted academic background

Secondary school diploma from outside Canada (or IB), Competitive programmes (e.g. Nursing, Physical and Health Education) require a higher average, Transfer applicants need at least 18 credits completed or in progress.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 83
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced 176

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

  1. Check requirements and deadlines: Winter 2026-11-13
  2. Fall 2027-04- Apply through the Nipissing International Application Service. Upload transcripts
  3. English proof and other documents in the portal. Accept the offer in the portal within 2 weeks and pay the 2
  4. 000 CAD deposit (1
  5. 700 CAD refunded if the study permit is denied). Apply for the study permit with the offer letter. Receive registration package and attend orientation.

Other costs

Tuition per year$28,560 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusNorth Bay
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Applied and Professional Studies
DepartmentSocial Work
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteNipissing University Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships: international applicants entering directly from secondary school for Fall 2027 are automatically considered. Award eligibility and amount depend on academic averages and renewal conditions. Institution-wide opportunity, Not a program-specific guarantee.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    13 Nov 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Apr 2027

    138 days left

Scholarships

Nipissing University Guaranteed Entrance Scholarships: international applicants entering directly from secondary school for Fall 2027 are automatically considered. Award eligibility and amount depend on academic averages and renewal conditions. Institution-wide opportunity, Not a program-specific guarantee.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.