Overview

About the program

Accelerated, three-year, full-time Bachelor of Science in Nursing program

Three intakes per year: January, April and September

Simulation labs at BCIT provide students with a safe learning environment

Clinical experiences in a variety of acute care settings and community agencies

Two specialty nursing courses are included in the degree

Student mentors and dedicated support staff are available to students

Who it’s for

The Nursing program of the British Columbia Institute of Technology is for individuals who:

Are interested in caring for the physical and emotional well-being of a variety of patients

Are team players, able to work independently, and take initiative while maintaining ethical standards and values

Have a strong work ethic and are committed to a heavy course load

Are able to work day, night, and weekend shifts in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment

Have completed a minimum of 18.0 post-secondary credits or higher level of education

Are Canadian residents

What grads can do

Registered nurses work in hospitals and community healthcare settings around the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practice of Nursing

Nursing Knowledge

Context of Nursing and Health Care

Nursing as a Profession

Communication in Nursing Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-28 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Credits

139 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Public Health Nursing Health Sciences View 264 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Preference will be given to applicants with:

Cumulative post-secondary GPA of 3.0 or higher

Related work experience (e.g. health care employment)

Additional post-secondary academic courses

English: two years of education in English in an English-speaking country

Math: one of the following:

Pre-Calculus 11 (73%) or 12 (67%) or

Foundations of Math 11 (73%) or 12 (73%) or

Other acceptable BC and Yukon courses or

MATH 0007 (73%)

Chemistry 11 (73%)

Academic Foundations: 18.0 post-secondary credits with a minimum of 67% in each of the following courses:

ENGL 1177 - Academic Writing or equivalent* (3.0 credits)

BHSC 1200 - Human Anatomy and Physiology or equivalent*, completed within the past three years (6.0 credits)

PSYC 1101 - Introductory Psychology 1 or equivalent* (3.0 credits)

General Education

Tuition Fee

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International

25448 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12724 CAD per semester during 36 months.
National

4680 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2340 CAD per semester during 36 months.

Living costs for Burnaby

1600 - 2700 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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