The UBC Okanagan Campus School of Nursing offers an undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) program.
Important Note for students: Year 3 and Year 4 of the Nursing programs (Basic, LPN Access and RN Access) are split into three cohorts:
- Cohort 1 completes Year 3 from May through December, and Year 4 from January through August.
- Cohort 2 completes Year 3 from September through April, and Year 4 from May through December.
- Cohort 3 completes Year 3 from May through August and January through April, and Year 4 from September through April.
The parchment is granted at the June convocation for all three cohorts.
The UBC Okanagan Campus B.S.N. program is reviewed and recognized by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives. The UBC Okanagan campus B.S.N. program is also accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing (CASN).
The School of Nursing offers three programs:
- The Basic Program: An eight-semester program that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree. Successful completion of the Basic B.S.N. program degree requirements provides eligibility to write the Canadian Entry to Practice Regulatory Exam (Canadian NCLEX) to become eligible to apply for registration as a registered nurse with the BCCNM.
- LPN Access Program: This program accepts applications from Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). Successful completion of the LPN Access program degree requirements provides eligibility to write the Canadian Entry to Practice Regulatory Exam (Canadian NCLEX) to become eligible to apply for registration as a registered nurse with the BCCNM.
- RN Access Program: This accepts applications from nurses registered in B.C. Successful completion of the RN Access degree requirements provides a route to advance from diploma completion to degree completion.
All potential applicants are advised to consult the admission section of the Academic Calendar for UBC and program specific admission requirements.