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.

Key facts

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.

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Peoples and Cultures (or equivalent)

Basic Microbiology (at UNBC)

Basic Microbiology (at CNC)

Applied Microbiology (at NWCC)

Anatomy and Physiology I (at UNBC)

Anatomy and Physiology I (at CNC)

Human Anatomy and Physiology I (at NWCC)

Anatomy and Physiology II (at UNBC)

Anatomy and Physiology II (at CNC)

Human Anatomy and Physiology II (at NWCC)

The Art and Science of Nursing

Communication Theory and Practice

Psychology as a Science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-11-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

136 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Terrace, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

UNBC admission requirements with a minimum 70% average, and
completion of the equivalent BC secondary school courses with a minimum 70% in each course:
one of Foundations of Mathematics 11, Pre-calculus 11, or Principles of Math 11
Chemistry 11
one of English Studies 12, English 12 or English First Peoples 12;
completion of the equivalent of Anatomy and Physiology 12 or Biology 12 with a minimum 73% within five years prior to the semester of admission to the NCBNP

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

28288 CAD / year

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5630 CAD / year

≈ 5630 CAD / year

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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