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Academic (minimum grade needed in brackets)
1. High school graduation (or equivalent)
2. English
One of:
3. Math
One of:
4. Biology
One of:
5. Chemistry
One of:
6. Completion of CASPer (Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics) testing; submit results directly to COTR's Registration
Non-Academic
1. Once accepted into the program, the following will be required before starting the academic year:
Admission Advice
1. Each academic year, 32 students are admitted to the BSN program at College of the Rockies. After completion of semester 5 at the College, students will become University of Victoria students, while staying at the College in Cranbrook BC to complete remaining undergraduate degree requirements on site at the College.
2. All academic requirements must be completed and submitted by February 28. This means that if you are currently studying in high school, your Chemistry 11, Math 11, Biology 12, and English 12 must be completed and final grades received by February 28 of your Grade 12 year. Make sure to consider taking these admission prerequisite courses in semesters appropriate to meet application deadlines.
3. If a student in the Program is denied a practicum placement because of a criminal record, they will be required to withdraw from the Program.
4. If English is not your first language, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall score of 6.5 in all bands is required to enter the program.
5. As there is high-demand for this program, you are encouraged to complete your English 100, Biology 181 and 182, and three non-nursing electives while awaiting an available seat. This will reduce your course load once you are admitted and help you to be more successful.
Applicants also have to satisfy COTR's institution admission requirements as listed below.
Demonstrate one of the following:
Conditional admission can be offered after an English Language Assessment. The result will determine if a student has to take ESL and/or High School English or if they can directly enter the full academic program.
Details about English Equivalency can be found here. Verify English Language Proficiency requirements directly with COTR.
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.
Many programs or courses at College of the Rockies require English 12 (65%) or Equivalent.
If English is not your first language, or if you have received your primary education in a language other than English, you are required to provide proof of the College’s English language proficiency requirements. College of the Rockies (COTR) offers conditional and direct admission for college programs.
You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for College of the Rockies (COTR) in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
General information for high school students on applying for undergraduate programs at COTR can be found here.
You must meet the specific admission requirements of your intended program. The program-specific admission requirements are detailed within each program profile for College of the Rockies (COTR) in EducationPlannerBC's Program Search Database.
General information for high school students on applying for undergraduate programs at COTR can be found here.
If you have completed post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your current program. Please refer to College of the Rockies' Transfer Credit web page. The transfer credit evaluation process involves a form, a fee, and sealed, official transcripts.
If you want to transfer credits from a BC institution, visit the BC Transfer Guide website to see what courses will transfer. For courses taken at Alberta institutions, please visit the ACAT Transfer website, where College of the Rockies is a member institution.
If you have completed post-secondary studies at another institution, you can possibly earn transfer credits toward your current program. Please refer to College of the Rockies' Transfer Credit web page. The transfer credit evaluation process involves a form, a fee, and sealed, official transcripts.
For courses taken at Alberta institutions, please visit the ACAT Transfer website, where College of the Rockies is a member institution.
If you have not graduated from secondary school you may be considered for admission as a mature student as long as you are at least 19 years old on the first day of classes. You must also meet the specific course/program prerequisites for your intended program.
If you do not qualify for admission under the regular or mature student admission requirements, it is possible to be considered for special admission by the Office of the Registrar. For more details, please contact a COTR education advisor.
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.