Academic Foundations for Potential Psychiatric Nursing Applicants (Certificate)

About this programme

On Education Planner BC select the program "Psychiatric Nursing - Academic Foundations for Potential Psychiatric Nursing". Note: A temporary variance has been approved, to November 2028, reducing the admission requirement to Douglas College's General College Admission Requirements . If you plan on applying to the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (BSPN) at Douglas College, you will need to first complete the one-year Certificate in Academic Foundations for Potential Psychiatric Nursing Applicants or equivalent prerequisite courses. You'll take 10 university-transferable courses (30 credits) in the sciences and liberal arts that will prepare you for entrance to the BSPN program. See program requirements for more details. APPLY EARLY: Students are admitted on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Applications will be accepted until the program is filled. IMPORTANT: Acceptance to this program and completion of the required courses does NOT guarantee admission to the BSPN program. Once you have completed the required 30 credits with a minimum grade of C+ in each course, you may apply to the BSPN program. *In most cases, university transfer courses completed in the above subject areas can be used toward meeting the entrance requirements. Students offered a seat in this cohort will receive priority registration and have earlier access to the courses required for entry to the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (BSPN) program. Students who are offered a seat in the cohort are not guaranteed admission to the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing progr