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The Bachelor of Science in Nuring Year 1 entry provides industry training to provide safe, ethical, culturally sensitive, and person-centered care as a registered nurse in hospitals, communities, homes, clinics, and residential facilities. Major emphasis on active student participation with formative and summative lab activities designed to simulate clinical reality. 

Nursing: Bachelor of Science Degree (BScN) Year 1 Entry Program

Vancouver Community College

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1. 18 credits in first-year university courses:

    - 6 credits in English
    - ENGL 1100 (C+) and ENGL 1200 (C+) or equivalent, or
    - ENGL 1101 (C+) and ENGL 1102 (C+) 
    - 6 credits in Biology (in the last 5 years)
    - BIOL 1120 (C+) and BIOL 1220 (C+)
    - 6 credits of courses (C+) in Humanities or Social Sciences

2. English Language Proficiency demonstrated by one of the following:

    - Three years of full-time, face-to-face high school or post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction and is also one of the country’s official languages. English as an Additional Language courses are not included in the calculation.
    - Academic IELTS (at least 7.0 overall, and Speaking (7.0), Listening (7.5), Reading (6.5) Writing (7.0))
    - CELBAN (Canadian English Language Benchmarks Assessment for Nurses) with Speaking (8.0), Listening (10.0), Reading (8.0), Writing (7.0). You can only use CELBAN scores if you studied nursing in a country other than Canada.

3. VCC Health Sciences Math Assessment (80%) and a minimum 7/9 in the applications section

Academic Admission Requirement

1. Submission of a CASPer Test score. CASPer Test scores are only valid for one admission cycle
2. The following will be required upon acceptance into the program:

    - a successful Criminal Record Check (CRC) (you are responsible for the cost of the CRC)
    - a current CPR-C certificate
    - be properly fitted for an N95 respiratory mask
    - a negative TB test or chest x-ray
    - immunizations in the following are strongly recommended and may be required for practicum placements:
        - Pertussis/Diphtheria/Tetanus
        - Polio
        - Measles/Mumps/Rubella
        - Varicella (Chickenpox)
        - Hepatitis B
        - Influenza
        - COVID-19

Additional Academic Admission Requirement

1. This program is available to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
2. Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous are strongly encourages to connect with VCC's Indigenous Education and Community Engagement team to learn more about VCC's Indigenous Enrolment policy and services.
3. If you are missing any prerequisites, VCC offers academic upgrading, English as a Second Language courses, and university transfer options. 
4. Information about equivalency of courses taken in BC post-secondary schools can be found at BC Transfer Guide.
5. For information about being a registered nurse, please review: Becoming a Registered Nurse in BC: Requisite Skills and Abilities BCCNM - RN Requisite skills and abilities.
6. Clinical facilities may decline individual students for their placement if a student is unable to provide proof of immunizations, satisfactory serum titers and TB screening.

Admission Advice

For the Fall program entry:
- All admission prerequisites must be complete by December
- Applications are open from October to January
- CASPer assessment complete by February
 
For specific application dates and deadlines, visit the program website. 

Nursing: Bachelor of Science Degree (BScN) Year 1 Entry Program

Vancouver Community College

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