Nursing (BScN)

Diploma: Bachelor's Degree

Location: Broadway

International students admissibility: Accepts International Students

A healthcare professional in scrubs and a mask is taking the blood pressure of a patient sitting on a hospital bed.

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Overview

Get industry-leading training to provide safe, ethical, culturally sensitive, and person-centered care as a registered nurse in hospitals, communities, homes, clinics, and residential facilities.

This program is only open for domestic students(Canadian/Permanent Residents). If you’re interested in as an international students, please visit aaaa.vcc.ca

Tuition	N/A
Credential	Bachelor's Degree
Length	The BScN degree program is 8 terms and should be completed in three (3) years. There is a possibility of extending the period of time for completion up to five (5) years due to extenuating circumstances with appropriate consultation with Department Head or Dean.
Hours	Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Practicums are two days a week (weekdays or weekends), from 6:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 6:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., or 2 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Delivery	Class-based
Campus	Broadway
Start Dates	Sep

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Admission Requirement

Application advice:

Successful applicants are identified through a combined evaluation of GPA (based on the program pre-requisites) and a CASPer test result. Preference may be given to applicants with higher than the minimum GPA and CASPer test result.
Acceptable undergraduate courses include VCC courses, and their equivalencies as outlined in the BC Transfer Guide. Other courses will be evaluated to determine their eligibility for admissions purposes.
You must meet all your education requirements by the date posted on the website.
If you do not meet the educational requirements on time, your application will be cancelled.
If you meet the requirements but do not receive an offer of admission, you must reapply and resubmit academic information if you want to apply for another intake. Applicants are not waitlisted for the following intake.
Under specific circumstances, an applicant who receives an offer of admission may request a one year deferral. Please review the defer request form for details.
Applicants with educational documents not from a Canadian or American institution may need to complete a comprehensive evaluation of education from International Credential Education Service (ICES) in addition to admissions requirements.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:

18 credits in first-year level undergraduate courses:
- 6 credits in English:
  - ENGL 1100 or equivalent with a minimum ‘C+’ grade
  - 3 credits of English with a minimum ‘C+’ grade
- 6 credits in BIOL 1120 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 and BIOL 1220 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 with a minimum ‘C+’ grade or equivalent *taken within 5 years of the application date.
- 6 credits of courses with a minimum ‘C+’ grade in Humanities or Social Sciences.
Submission of a CASPer score. CASPer Test scores are only valid for one admission cycle.

UPON ACCEPTANCE TO THE PROGRAM:

Criminal Record Check
- Students in this program are required to complete a CRC. The CRC must be completed according to VCC’s Criminal Record Check instructions. Students whose CRC results indicate they pose a risk to vulnerable populations will not be able to complete the requirements of the program (e.g. practicums) or graduate.
- Please Note: The regulatory body, the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives, asks each applicant about criminal offenses. If you have ever been convicted of a criminal offense (other than a minor traffic violation) you should consider whether your application for membership would be accepted. Registration to practice is mandatory in B.C.
Valid CPR-BLS certification
- Certificate must remain valid throughout the program.
TB Screening*
- Students must submit a negative tuberculosis (TB) skin test or chest X-ray dated a maximum of six months prior to the program start date. An additional TB test is required after each potential exposure to TB and/or travel to areas with a known prevalence of TB.
Immunization Record*
- A School of Health Sciences Student Immunization Record must be completed. Students may be declined placement in a clinical or practicum site if a completed immunization record is not provided.

N95 Respiratory Mask
- An N95 respirator mask that is individually fitted by a trained provider, following CSA guidelines.
- The individual mask fitting should be done just prior to beginning the program. Mask fitting must be done annually. Students are responsible for the cost of the mask fitting.
- The original certificate must be presented to the department on the first day of class.

Missing prerequisites? Learn more about VCC's tuition-free academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended Characteristics

A sincere interest in people of all ages who require all levels of support and care.
Computer skills.
Flexibility to adjust to early morning, evening, or weekend practicum shifts, and to a variety of clinical settings and locations within the Metro Vancouver area.
Review the BCCNM Becoming a Registered Nurse in BC: Requisite Skills and Abilities

Program Availability

Not currently available.

Courses

Full-time

Course list is not available at the moment.

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and Costs

Application fee	$36
Tuition	$22,882	Year 1 - $5,939 Year 2 - $5,939 Year 3 - $6,423 Year 4 - $4,582
Student union	$579
College initiative	$410
Materials	$339	not including textbooks
Campus resource	$458
Laundry
Uniform (Deposit)
Medical & Dental	$1,140	Provided by Student Union
U-Pass	$1,501	Discounted, unlimited transit pass. Learn more.
Graduation	$45
Total	$27,387

Books & Supplies

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for this program. Visit the VCC Bookstore for more information.
Additional costs:
- Textbooks – Approx. $500
- Student kits – Approx. $5,100 + tax

Open Educational Resources(OER) at VCC

No-cost textbooks are available for this program.

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit ($300 or $500, depending on program).

Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.

Any refunds are issued according to VCC's refund policy.

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Application Process

The BScN program is an annual selection based program based on a combination of GPA and CASPer assessment. You must meet a minimum GPA of 2.33 in order to be considered, based on your 18 required university transfer credits. If you are taking university transfer courses at VCC, you do not need to request to have your VCC transcripts sent to the Admissions office. If you are applying for a September intake, any in progress pre-requisite courses must be completed in the fall term of the previous year (September to December of the year before your intake). You must also complete your CASPer test by the published deadlines. The CASPer assessment is valid for one admission cycle only. CASPer results are not provided to applicants by CASPer or VCC admissions. Please see the CASPer Information for Prospective Students for details. Indigenous applicants: You are encouraged to reach out to Indigenous Services for assistance with becoming a VCC student. Acceptable university level courses: If you completed your university level courses in BC, you are strongly encouraged to check the transferability of your courses to VCC in the BC Transfer Guide. Only transferable courses meet the educational requirements (for example, BCIT BHSC 1200 is not accepted for BIOL 1120/1220 credits). In the BC Transfer Guide, remember to enter the institution you completed your course at in the 'from' field and VCC in the 'to' field.

Note: If your courses were completed outside of BC, or if you have questions about the transferability of your courses, please call 604.871.7000, option 2 to make an appointment with an Advisor.

Important dates:

September 23, 2025: CASPer test date
October 1, 2025: Applications open
October 7: CASPer test date
November 6: CASPer test date
November 18: CASPer test date
November 30: CASPer test date
December 9: CASPer test date
December 31, 2025: All pre-requisite academic courses must be complete
January 8, 2026: CASPer test date
January 18: CASPer test date; CASPer assessment must be complete. NOTE: CASPer schedules tests dates, and tests may close earlier than VCC's deadline. Seats are on a first come, first served basis. Once tests are full, there may not be another chance to write the test for the intake of your choice. Contact CASPer early to secure your seat.
February 1, 2026 at 11:59 pm: Applications close. NOTE: Indigenous applicants are encouraged to contact Indigenous Services (indigenous@vcc.ca) for assistance with their applications.
- Admissions requirements must be met and submitted.
- Transcripts can be sent to selectiontranscripts@vcc.ca (only official transcripts sent directly by institutions will be accepted). If you are completing university transfer courses at VCC, you do not need to request to have your VCC transcripts sent to the Registrar’s Office.

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