Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing University of Northern British Columbia

Overview

The Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing at the University of Northern British Columbia is a comprehensive undergraduate programme designed to prepare students for the nursing profession. This collaborative degree focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare education specifically tailored to the needs of northern and rural communities.

This professional practice discipline offers a vital service to the public by working with individuals, families, and groups to implement healthcare strategies. The curriculum emphasizes health promotion and illness prevention while considering the social, environmental, and spiritual domains of clients. Students learn to collaborate effectively with other healthcare providers and the community.

Why Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing at the University of Northern British Columbia?

The programme is uniquely delivered through a partnership between the university, the College of New Caledonia, and Coast Mountain College. This collaboration improves access to nursing education for residents of northern regions. Students benefit from an environment that is both challenging and supportive, focusing on the application of research and clinical skills.

A distinctive feature of the teaching is the emphasis on cultural sensitivity and awareness of the specific health needs of northern populations. Clinical practica are a core component, often taking place in diverse settings across northern communities. This ensures students gain practical experience in various environments, from acute care to rural health facilities.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: CAD 963 per credit
• National fee: CAD 204 per credit

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Year 1

• Peoples and Cultures
• Microbiology
• Anatomy and Physiology I
• Anatomy and Physiology II
• Art and Science of Nursing
• Communication Theory and Practice
• Psychology I
• Statistics

Year 2

• Health Assessment
• Pathophysiological Concepts
• Health Promotion in Families
• Healing Modalities
• First Nations Health
• Nutrition
• Nursing Care of the Adult
• Extended Clinical Practicum I

Year 3

• Nursing Knowledge
• Epidemiology
• Ethics and Law in Nursing
• Perinatal Health
• Pediatrics
• Older Adult
• Mental Health
• Nursing Laboratory
• Extended Clinical Practicum II

Year 4

• Nursing Research
• Nursing Leadership
• Community Health and Nursing
• Social and Health Policy and Administration
• Indigenous Health and Nursing
• Acute Care Nursing
• Rural Health and Nursing

Careers with Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles within the healthcare sector, particularly in northern and rural settings. Career opportunities include positions in acute care hospitals, community health centres, and mental health facilities. Many graduates also find employment in specialized areas such as perinatal care, pediatrics, or emergency and trauma nursing.