1) Program Admission Requirements

Academic

1. Study at Partner College / University Nursing Program

Route A: Camosun / UVic Nursing Program

Students study at Camosun College for the first 2.5 years and at UVic for the final 1.5 years.

Route B: College / university transfer program

Students who start the nursing program at Aurora College, Selkirk College or College of the Rockies become UVic students and take the final continuous terms of third and fourth year UVic courses at their respective college campuses.

Note: visit the respective college websites to learn more about admission requirements and how to apply. 

2. Students continuing to UVic from the above post-secondary institutes in the College-University Transfer Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree must:

• meet UVic admission requirements (including the Academic Writing Requirement requirement) when entering the UVic School of Nursing
• complete all courses in the program terms one through five, and the two consolidated practice experiences, with at least a 3.00 ("C+") grade point average on the University of Victoria (UVic) scale

Non-Academic (for students continuing to UVic)

• submit a School of Nursing application form
• have successfully completed a basic life support level-C course. A valid CPR level-C certificate must be maintained for the length of the program
• submit a new original copy of municipal / RCMP criminal record check
• a copy of Ministry of Justice criminal record check
• be fit-tested before use of your personal respirator (this test must be also be performed each year of the program)
• provide evidence of a personal respirator quantitative fit-test before attending any practice placement
• complete an HSPNet consent form for practicum purposes

Admission Advice

1. It's recommended that you provide evidence of complete current immunizations on admission to the program. You must also keep your immunizations updated and provide documentation to practice agencies when required.

2. The School of Nursing does not accept applications from students attending post-secondary institutions outside the College-University Transfer.

3. For more program details visit the School of Nursing's website.

4. Click here for admission information for high school applicants to study at the partner post-secondary institution in the College-University Transfer Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree.

5. Click here for admission information for students continuing to UVic from partner college/university transfer program.