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Nursing: Bachelor of Science Degree (Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program)
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Program Start DateSeptember
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Campuses
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Length4 years
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Tuition Estimate
(domestic students)$3,800 (Year One) -
Book & Supplies Cost Estimates$3,000 (Year One)
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Credential GrantedBachelor's Degree
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- Face-to-Face
- Off-site
This program is offered at the CMTN Terrace campus (Years 1 & 2) and UNBC Terrace campus (Years 3 & 4).
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 CMTN's financial aid and awards page.
Application Deadline Advice
Application deadline is March 31.
- All supporting transcripts are due by April 30
- Interim grades must be provided by the applicant's school by April 30 for students who are still completing admission prerequisite requirements. Students must have completed at least 50% of each of these prerequisite courses by April 30
- All prerequisites must be completed by September 1
Application Fee: None
1) Program Admission Requirements
Academic (minimum grade)
1. Meet UNBC admission requirements (70%)
2. English 12 (70%) or equivalent
3. Chemistry 11 (70%) or equivalent
4. Pre-Calculus 11 (70%) or Foundations of Mathematics 11 (70%) or equivalent
5. Biology 12 (73%) or the equivalent of Anatomy & Physiology 12 (73%) (completed within the last 5 years)
6. Two other approved academic Grade 12 courses*
7. Fifth Grade 12 course** (academic or elective, whichever has the highest grade)
Notes:
- Three approved academic Grade 12 courses = to be selected from courses with check marks in the 'Approved Academic Course Column' in the Approved BC High School Courses (PDF).
- A fifth Grade 12 course = to be selected from courses with check marks in either the 'Approved Academic Course column' or 'Approved Non-academic (5th) Course column' in the Approved BC High School Courses (PDF).
Non-Academic
1. Once accepted into the program, the following will be required:
- Current immunizations
- CPR Level C certification or Basic Life Support (BLS)*
- Criminal Record Check
- Negative TB skin test (6 months prior to the first practicum placement)
Note: CPR Level C or Basic Life Support (BLS) must be maintained throughout the program. BLS is highly recommended.
Admission Advice
1. After completing the first two years of the Program at CMTN, NCBNP students continue at UNBC Terrace Campus (or transfer to a partner site) to complete third and fourth year of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN).
2. Self-identified Aboriginal applicants who meet or exceed the minimum requirements will be given priority for up to 20% of the first-year seats for the program.
3. Admission will be offered to the applicants with the highest GPA in the four specific admission prerequisite courses. In the event of a tie, these courses will be weighted in the following priority: English, Biology, Math and Chemistry.
4. University transferable courses in English, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics (not statistics) can be used in lieu of the respective high school courses required for admission. If you have the high school prerequisite courses and more advanced courses, the courses with the higher grades will be used in determining the admission GPA.
5. British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM) requires all applicants to demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency before they can begin practicing nursing in BC. If English is not your first language, regardless of your citizenship or country of origin, you must provide evidence of your English language proficiency through IELTS or CELBAN. In addition to fulfilling the requirement of English 12 (70%), you need one of:
- International English Language Testing System (Academic IELTS) = 7.0 overall, with at least 7.0 in speaking, 7.0 writing, 7.5 listening and 6.5 reading
- Canadian English Language Assessment for Burses (CELBAN) = 8.0 speaking, 8.0 reading, 10 listening and 7.0 writing
Click here for details on valid results and scores as set by the British Columbia College of Nurses & Midwives (BCCNM).
2) Institution Admission Requirements
Applicants also have to satisfy CMTN's institution admission requirements as listed below.
English Language Requirements
All other applicants must demonstrate all four components of language: speaking, listening, reading and writing. For more information on how to satisfy language requirements, please go to Domestic English Equivalent Options or Internationally-Recognized English Equivalent Testing Requirements.
Verify with Coast Mountain College directly
General Admission Requirements (All Students)
Each program has individual admissions requirements. To be considered for admission, you must meet or exceed the requirements for your chosen program. You must also meet the English proficiency requirement at a level suitable for your desired program. Program-specific admission requirements can be found on the 'Admission Info' tab of each program profile for Coast Mountain College on EducationPlannerBC's program search database.
For most of Coast Mountain College's programs, applicants are offered admission on a first qualified, first admitted basis.
All other applicants must demonstrate all four components of language: speaking, listening, reading and writing. For more information on how to satisfy language requirements, please go to Domestic English Equivalent Options or Internationally-Recognized English Equivalent Testing Requirements.
Verify with Coast Mountain College directly
BC Secondary School (or equivalent)
CMTN admits applicants with any level of education. However, you will also have to meet any admission requirements of your intended program. For instance many CMTN programs have entrance requirements that include proof of secondary school graduation and/ or completion of secondary school courses.
Program-specific admission requirements can be found on the 'Admission Info' tab of each program profile for Coast Mountain College in EducationPlannerBC's program search database.
Out-of-Province
CMTN admits applicants with any level of education. However, you will also have to meet any admission requirements of your intended program. For instance many CMTN programs have entrance requirements that include proof of secondary school graduation and/ or completion of secondary school courses.
Program-specific admission requirements can be found on the 'Admission Info' tab of each program profile for Coast Mountain College in EducationPlannerBC's program search database.
BC Transfer Student
You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for Coast Mountain College (CMTN) in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
If you have completed post-secondary studies at another institution and wish to gain transfer credit, please refer to CMTN's Transfer Credit web page. The transfer credit evaluation process involves a form, a fee, and sealed, official transcripts.
To have courses from another institution evaluated for transfer credit at CMTN, you must submit an Transfer Credit Request Form along with official transcripts from each institution attended. Use the BC Transfer Guide to check whether or not your course from another BC post-secondary institution is eligible for transfer credit. For more information about transferring credit, please contact a CMTN educational advisor.
Out-of-Province Transfer Student
You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for Coast Mountain College (CMTN) in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
If you have completed post-secondary studies at another institution and wish to gain transfer credit, please refer to CMTN's Transfer Credit web page. The transfer credit evaluation process involves a form, a fee, and sealed, official transcripts.
To have courses from another institution evaluated for transfer credit at CMTN, you must submit an Transfer Credit Request Form along with official transcripts from each institution attended. For more information about transferring credit, please contact a CMTN educational advisor.
Mature Student
Select programs accept mature students (applicants over the age of 19) in lieu of high school graduation. Individual course requirements (for example, English 12) still need to be met for program entry. Programs where accrediting bodies explicitly require high school graduation are exempt.
Please refer to program-specific requirements detailed within each program profile in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
International Student
For details on International Student admission, please check here.
Other Student (including Special Consideration)
Not Applicable
How to Apply
For most programs at Coast Mountain College (CMTN), admissions are offered on a first qualified, first admitted basis. Click here for admission checklist.
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