Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing

About this programme

Prince Edward Island was the first province in Canada to adopt baccalaureate education as the exclusive entry to nursing practice. This decision placed us at the forefront in the initiative across Canada to locate nursing education at the university level. Students in the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program are required to take the same courses and have the same number of clinical hours as students in the four-year BScN program. The program starts each January, and the length of the program is two years with no breaks in the spring and summer. Meet Henrietta, Bachelor of Science in Nursing program graduate (Class of 2023). Originally from Lagos, Nigeria, Henrietta graduated in May 2023 and served as her class valedictorian at UPEI Convocation. The personal information requested on this form is collected under Section 31(c) of the PEI Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Read our Disclaimer . Note: Current UPEI students should refer to Student Planning in myUPEI and the UPEI Academic Calendar governing their entry year, and speak to an academic advisor about course requirements. The course structure presented for this program is a recommended, unofficial progression for prospective students. The Accelerated BScN program is unique in that it recognizes previous course work toward completion of the degree. Previous course work will be recognized (60 semester hours of credit required for admission) as contributing to total credit degree requirements but will not be assigned as transfer credit if completed outside of UPEI. Students in the Ac