The only academic renal nursing program in Western Canada,British Columbia Institute of Technology Specialty Nursing - Nephrology program enables you to work in any renal health care setting in Canada. As renal disease becomes more prevalent, the demand for our grads is on the rise. They are ready to start working from day one.
Specialty Nursing - Nephrology, B.Sc.
- AnytimeApplication Deadline
- 48 monthsDuration
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Overview
The British Columbia Institute of Technology Specialty Nursing - Nephrology is a combination of our advanced certificate program and our specific academic BSN courses. Choose to complete both concurrently or study in the order that works best for you.
Nephrology nurses work closely with patients, clients, and their families who require ongoing care or life-sustaining treatment. Using dialysis, renal transplantation, and other treatment methods, nephrology nurses manage illnesses such as chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease. Their work directly impacts quality-of-life and end-of-life care for renal patients.
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Application processing - Ongoing throughout the year.
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- Programme intensity Part-time
- Average part-time duration 48 months
- Intensity Flexible
- Credits 60 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode Online
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Nephrology Nursing Theory : Introduction
- Nephrology Nursing Clinical : Chronic Kidney Disease
- Nephrology Nursing Theory : Introduction to Dialysis Nursing
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
90The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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Minimum required score:
7The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
General Requirements
- English: Two years of education in English in an English-speaking country with one of the following: English 12 (73%) or, ENGL 1177 - Academic Writing (73%) or, 3.0 credits of post-secondary English, humanities or social sciences (73%) from a recognized institution
- Applicants to Specialty Nursing Certificate courses should have a minimum of 6 months to 1 year of relevant work experience in an acute care setting. Exceptions may be granted for undergraduate students taking entry level theory courses
- All students participating in clinical courses must have current Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Level C or Level Health Care Provider (HCP)
Getting a Student Visa
This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
Tuition Fee
Funding
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