Nursing degree (BSN)

Step 1 of 8

• Pre-Calculus 11 or Foundations of Math 12 (min 67%)
• Life Sciences 11. Requirement varies by school (Thompson Rivers University, University of Northern British Columbia). Strictest requirement: standard completion.
• Chemistry: Chemistry 11 (67%) or equivalent

Step 2 of 8

• High school graduation with English 12 / English Studies 12
• Anatomy & Physiology 12. Requirement varies by school (University of British Columbia, University of Victoria, University of the Fraser Valley, and 3 others). Strictest requirement: C.
• Grade 12 graduation with minimum academic standing
• Pre-Calculus 12. Requirement varies by school (Thompson Rivers University, British Columbia Institute of Technology). Strictest requirement: standard completion.
• English: English Studies 12 (67%) or equivalent
• English Studies 12 (minimum B) and Foundations of Math 11 or 12 (minimum B) high school prerequisites

Step 3 of 8

• 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
• Supplemental application and Casper assessment test

Step 4 of 8

• 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 Casper test if required by specific institution (e.g. Camosun / UVic; not required by BCIT or Douglas)

Step 5 of 8

• 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

• British Columbia Institute of Technology — 3 years (Not published)
• Douglas College — 4 years (Not published)
• Thompson Rivers University — 4 years (Not published)
• University of British Columbia — 20 months (Not published)
• University of Northern British Columbia — 4 years (Not published)
• University of the Fraser Valley — 4 years (Not published)
• University of Victoria — 4 years (Not published)

Step 7 of 8

• National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)
• Registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)

Step 8 of 8

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