Memorial University – St. John’s Campus

Nursing (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Bridging option)

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Program Information

School:Memorial University – St. John’s Campus
Faculty:Nursing
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Description:This option is available for interested applicants who are currently licensed by the College of Licenced Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador. A copy of the current LPN license is required.

This program is offered at the Centre for Nursing Studies in St. John's.
URL:Nursing (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Bridging option) at Memorial University – St. John’s Campus
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $20,790

The cost is a sample for two semesters of a bachelor's degree program.
Careers:Nursing Co-ordinators and SupervisorsHead Nurses and SupervisorsNurses (RNs)

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Data Management  or  Grade12 Advanced Functions  or  Grade12 Calculus and Vectors 
  •  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Physics  or  Grade12 Earth and Space Science 
  •  Grade12 International Languages  or  Grade12 World Religions  or  Grade12 First Nations Studies  or  Grade12 Canadian and World Studies 
Students are conditionally accepted to the LPN bridging option and must successfully complete a bridging semester during the spring semester prior to beginning the program. Successful students will then bridge into Year 2 of the bachelor of nursing (collaborative) program at the Centre for Nursing Studies.
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 79] or DuoLingo [min. 115] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 50-60] or Pearson Test of English (Academic) [min. 58]
Additional Admission Requirements:
  • Letter(s) of Reference
  • Statement of Research Interests

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on November 23, 2023