Nursing degree (BSN)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
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A university nursing degree combining classroom learning with hospital patient care to become a registered nurse.
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Free adult upgrading
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THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (8 steps)
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STEP BY STEP
Step by step
The same route as the map, as a list.
Step 1 of 8
Grade 11
⏱ 1 school year- Pre-Calculus 11. Requirement varies by school (Thompson Rivers University, British Columbia Institute of Technology). Strictest requirement: standard completion.
- Chemistry 11 (min 67%) and Anatomy & Physiology 12 (min 73%)
- Math 11 (min 70%)
- Chemistry 11. Requirement varies by school (University of Northern British Columbia, British Columbia Institute of Technology). Strictest requirement: standard completion.
Step 2 of 8
Grade 12
⏱ 1 school year- High school graduation with English 12 / English Studies 12
- Grade 12 graduation with minimum academic standing
- English Studies 12. Requirement varies by school (University of Victoria, University of Northern British Columbia, British Columbia Institute of Technology). Strictest requirement: standard completion.
- Grade 11/12 Math
- Anatomy & Physiology 12. Requirement varies by school (University of Victoria, Thompson Rivers University, University of Northern British Columbia). Strictest requirement: standard completion.
- Pre-Calculus 12. Requirement varies by school (Thompson Rivers University, British Columbia Institute of Technology). Strictest requirement: standard completion.
- Foundations of Math 12. Requirement varies by school (British Columbia Institute of Technology, Douglas College). Strictest requirement: B.
Step 3 of 8
What you need to get in
- High school foundation in Mathematics, Chemistry, and Biology / Anatomy & Physiology
- Post-secondary university-transferable prerequisite coursework with competitive grades
- Clear Criminal Record Check through the BC Criminal Records Review Program
- Bachelor’s degree or minimum 48 non-nursing university credits completed
- Minimum 70% (2.80 GPA) on most recent 30 university credits
- Prerequisites: Human Anatomy and Physiology (6 cr), English (3 cr)
- Human Anatomy & Physiology (6 cr), English (3 cr), and Introductory Statistics (3 cr)
Step 4 of 8
How to apply
- Submit application through EducationPlannerBC or directly to institution admissions (BCIT, Douglas, Camosun)
- Apply between October and January for fall intakes
- Provide official high school and college transcripts
- Complete admissions assessment if required by specific institution (e.g. Camosun / UVic; not required by BCIT or Douglas)
Step 5 of 8
Nursing degree (BSN)
⏱ 3–4 years- 3 to 4 years of full-time combined academic and clinical study
- Coursework in pathophysiology, pharmacology, pediatrics, adult health, and public health nursing
- Over 1,000 hours of supervised clinical placements in regional hospitals and clinics
- High-fidelity simulation lab practice for emergency situations and clinical procedures
Step 6 of 8
Where to take it
⏱ 7 schools in BC- British Columbia Institute of Technology — 3 years (About $20,700 for the whole program)
- Douglas College — 4 years (About $3,700 per year)
- Thompson Rivers University — 4 years (Tuition not yet verified)
- University of British Columbia — 20 months (About $6,100 per year)
- University of Northern British Columbia — 4 years (About $6,000 per year)
- University of the Fraser Valley — 4 years (About $2,300 per level)
- University of Victoria — 4 years (About $6,600 per year)
Step 7 of 8
Exams and registration after
- National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)
- Registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
Step 8 of 8
Leads to: Registered Nurse
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(7 schools)
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Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.