| Prerequisites:* | These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 English
- Grade12 Biology
- Grade11 Chemistry
- Grade11 Mathematics
Option A: Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. Prospective students must submit transcripts as proof of meeting the following academic requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent (completing all the prerequisites below is considered by NIC BSN program as Grade 12 equivalent), C+ in Biology 12 or Anatomy and Physiology 12 or NIC BIO-060/BIO-110, or equivalent within the last 10 years, C+ in Chemistry 11 or NIC CHE-051, or equivalent within the last 10 years, C+ in Provincial English 12 or English Studies 12 or English First Peoples 12 or NIC ENG-060 or ENG-096 or ENG-098 or ESL-090, and C+ in Principles of Math 11 or Applications of Math 12 or PreCalculus 11 or Foundations of Math 12 or NIC MAT-053. Applicants who are current high school students must submit interim transcripts and complete the Self-Reporting Grade form.
Option B: RN Access to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. This option is designed to allow practicing Registered Nurses who have a diploma to access Term 6 of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Students choosing this option proceed to degree completion by completing three academic terms. Nurses with limited practice experience may be required to complete one additional consolidated practice experiences. Prospective students must meet the following academic prerequisites: submit transcripts from Diploma School of Nursing and other educational institution attended, submit verification of nursing registration status from CRNBC, and complete NUR-345 at the University of Victoria or Thompson Rivers University Open Learning. Note: Applicants who meet the admission requirements for this option will be accepted in the program at NIC depending on seat availability. Some prospective students may be required to have an interview at the discretion of the department chair or designate. The interview is designed to assist students in making an informed decision about pursuing a nursing career.
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| Test Scores: | - Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 80]
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is through a selective admission process. Successful applicants are identified through the combined evaluation of GPA (based on program prerequisites) and a portfolio. Once transcripts are received, applicants meeting the minimum program requirements will be provided a portfolio questionnaire. The portfolio may ask for information such as: personal understanding and experience with leadership; concepts such as ethics, global health, cultural safety, and critical thinking; personal experience receiving and utilizing feedback; and perceived success in engaging in a rigorous 4 year degree program.
The number of qualified applicants normally exceeds the number of seats available therefore fulfillment of the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission. Applicants are required to reapply annually for admission to the program, applicants are not waitlisted for the following intake. |