Nursing: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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British Columbia Institute of Technology

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Applications are submitted externally through the BCIT website.

Intake

Fall
Winter
Spring

Study Options

Work
Experience

Program Start Date

September, January, April
Campuses

Burnaby

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Length

3 years
Tuition Estimate
(domestic students)

$23,000
Book & Supplies Cost Estimates

Fees vary. See program website for details.
Credential Granted

Bachelor's Degree
Learning Method Options
- Face-to-Face
- Off-site

Learning Method Option:

Face-to-Face: Program is fully delivered in class with face-to-face interaction
Online: Program is fully delivered online
Blended (Face-to-Face + Online): Program is delivered using a combination of face-to-face and online learning
Off-site: All or part of program is delivered in a physical location away from regular classroom/campus

Looking for ways to fund your education? Check out BCIT's financial aid and awards page.

Application Deadline Advice

This program is open to applications:

January intake: June to July
April intake: October to November
September intake: February to March

We recommend that you apply early.

Indigenous applicants: Read about Indigenous student support available for the Nursing program.

Note: The January 2023 intake is now closed for new applications. Applications for re-admission may be submitted. The April 2023 intake will open for applications October 2022.

This program is not available to international students. View available programs.

Application Fee: $90 (domestic)

1) Program Admission Requirements

Note: In alignment with public health orders, this program requires that students be vaccinated for a number of communicable diseases – including COVID-19.

Entrance requirements

Altus Assessments

All applicants must complete the Altus Casper test and SnapShot video interview.

Visit TakeAltus to reserve a test date. Last minute bookings are not recommended. Register at least three days prior to your preferred test date. Please go to the Altus website for all information or questions regarding the test and video interview.

Casper and Snapshot result are only valid for a single testing cycle - September to August.

BCIT does not guarantee admission to applicants who meet the minimum requirements. Obtaining a seat in the Nursing program is competitive. The Nursing program mandate is to select those applicants deemed to have the best opportunity for success. The Nursing program does not maintain a waitlist.

Competitive Entry: Three-step process

Preference will be given to applicants with:

Academic grades above the minimum
Related experience
Additional post-secondary academic courses

Step 1: Meet the following entrance requirements

English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country

Math: one of the following:
- Pre-Calculus 11 (73%) or 12 (67%) or
- Foundations of Math 11 (73%) or 12 (73%) or
- Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or
- MATH 0007 (73%)

Chemistry 11 (73%)

Academic Foundations: 18.0 post-secondary credits with a minimum of 67% in each of the following courses:
- ENGL 1177 - Academic Writing or equivalent* (3.0 credits)
- BHSC 1200 - Human Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent*, completed within the past three years (6.0 credits)
- PSYC 1101 - Introductory Psychology 1 or equivalent* (3.0 credits)
- General Education [PDF] electives at a 100 level minimum in at least two different academic disciplines (6.0 credits)
* View acceptable equivalent courses [PDF]

All Academic Foundations courses must be completed prior to application. Midterm grades are not accepted. Only official transcripts are to be submitted with your online application. An official BCIT transcript is not required.
Complete the following online assessment:
- Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics (Casper) Test and Snapshot interview: Casper will send your results directly to BCIT.
Complete the following form for submission with your online application:
- Mandatory Applicant Questionnaire [PDF]: This form will be used with other entrance requirements in the competitive selection for the program.

Applicants who have completed post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia or New Zealand will require a comprehensive evaluation of their credentials by the International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES). Credential evaluation reports from other Canadian services may be considered. These reports must include course-by-course evaluations and GPA calculations.

Step 2: Conditionally selected applicants

If you have been conditionally accepted to BCIT you will be notified, and the following information will be required in order to be accepted into the program:

Criminal Record Check [PDF]
Immunization Review [PDF]
Submit to Student Health Services.
An immunization review at BCIT and a TB skin test are mandatory requirements for this program.

Once these and any other outstanding conditions have been met, you will receive notification of your full acceptance.

Clinical requirements

Note: All health care workers who come into contact with patients at publicly-funded health care facilities or in the community, including at long-term-care facilities, will have to get the influenza vaccine or wear a mask during flu season. This policy affects all students who will be entering a clinical setting. As such, you will be required to provide proof of your immunization or agree to wear a mask at all times through the flu season prior to being placed in your clinical studies.

Face Respirator Fit Testing

A face piece respiratory fit test may be required before students are permitted to enter the clinical practicum. Upon successful completion of the fit test, the original certificate must be presented to the program and annual re-fitting is required. Students are expected to carry their certificate with them at all times during their practicum.

For the Respirator Fit Testing, fit testing with a N95 respirator (1860, 1860s or 1870) is required and must be performed, in accordance with CSA Standard CAN/CSA-Z94.4-02. Fit Testing must also include, inspection, cleaning, maintenance and storage of protective equipment. Students will be given specific instructions in preparation for their fit testing by the provider they choose.

CPR - BLS (HCP)

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (HCP). Certificate must be submitted by the first day of term 1 and be recertified annually..

Certifications from any of the following agencies are accepted: Lifesaving Society, Red Cross, Heart & Stroke Foundation, St Johns Ambulance, and the Canadian Ski Patrol.

2) Institution Admission Requirements

Applicants also have to satisfy BCIT's institution admission requirements as listed below.

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English Language Requirements

Review the full English Language Requirements policy here.

There are two ways to meet the English requirement:

1. Complete both of the following:

English 12 or equivalent with the percentage required for your program
For proficiency in reading and writing
Two years of full-time education in English in an English-speaking country
For proficiency in speaking and listening

2. Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening:

Complete courses or assessments including ISEP, PELD, PTE Academic, TOEFL, or IELTS.
Options for demonstrating your English proficiency

English 12 and equivalencies

At BCIT, entrance requirements are program-specific. All programs require English 12, but the percentage required varies by program. Be sure to confirm your program’s specific English requirement before applying.

If you do not meet the requirements, BCIT offers several options to help you upgrade your skills. View more here.

General Admission Requirements (All Students)

The English Language Proficiency requirement for studies at BCIT is detailed here.

Applicants to BCIT are also required to have completed two years of full-time study in a high school or post-secondary program in English in an English-speaking country.

BC Secondary School (or equivalent)

You will need to meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. Most programs require Grade 12 graduation with specific Grade 11 and 12 courses. Some programs also have non-academic requirements such as submitting a resume or participating in an interview.

For details on BC/Yukon High School credit equivalencies click here.

Review BCIT Entrance Requirements and Application priority .

Out-of-Province

For more information about admission, please review BCIT Entrance requirements and Application priority

BC Transfer Student

For details on how to transfer credits from BC post-secondary institutions to BCIT visit this website.

Out-of-Province Transfer Student

For details on admission with Advanced Placement into BCIT programs, click here .

Mature Student

If you have not graduated from secondary school you may still be admitted to BCIT based on your relevant experience. To gain Mature student status, you must also meet BCIT's English-language requirements as well as any prerequisites for your desired program. Please contact BCIT Admissions to discuss your situation further.

Note: there are several Upgrading options through BCIT.

For other information, please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section of BCIT's Admissions website.

International Student

For details on applying to BCIT as an International Student check here.

Note: some BCIT programs with a post-secondary entrance requirement will necessitate a comprehensive ICES evaluation for applicants who completed their post-secondary studies outside of Canada, the United States or the United Kingdom. Please review your program’s entrance requirements and contact BCIT Admissions if you have further questions.

Other Student (including Special Consideration)

The Technology Entry Program is for students who want to improve their skills in core areas such as communications, Math, Chemistry or Physics to meet the prerequisites of their intended BCIT Technology Program.

Learn about other BCIT Upgrading options here.

How to Apply

For information on applying to BCIT's programs click here.

BCIT’s application website provide a step-by-step process to help you identify the program that is right for you, find the entrance requirements to your program of choice, prepare your application, submit your application in a timely manner, and track your application status online.

Training in a program like this one can lead to different careers. Related occupations are presented to show potential career options, not definite outcomes.

Follow the links to learn more about these careers on WorkBC's career profiles.