Academic Foundations for Potential Nursing Applicants (Certificate)

About this programme

On Education Planner BC select the program "Nursing - Academic Foundations for Potential Nursing". For non-high school applicants: As this is a competitive program, please apply only after you meet all of the requirements If applications have closed and/or you do not meet the admission requirements for the Academic Foundations for Potential Nursing", Apply now! for the "Academic Foundations Certificate" to begin your admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Please visit the International application deadline page to find out when applications may be available. If you plan on applying to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Douglas College, you will need to first complete the one-year Certificate in Academic Foundations for Potential Nursing Applicants or have equivalent prerequisite courses. You'll take 10 university-transferable courses in the sciences and liberal arts that will prepare you for entrance into the BSN program. See program requirements for more details. Once you've registered in all required courses and will earn a minimum grade of C+, you can apply for the BSN program to receive priority admissions status for entrance to the BSN program. It is important to note that completion of this certificate does not guarantee admission to the BSN program. *In most cases, university transfer* (UT) courses completed in the above subject areas can be used towards meeting the entrance requirements. Priority admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program will be given to students who complete the Certificate in Aca