Bachelor Of Science In Psychiatric Nursing

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, students must meet specific academic requirements. The following prerequisites are essential:

• BIOL 1150 or BIOL 1160 with a minimum grade of C+
• BIOL 1250 or BIOL 1260 with a minimum grade of C+
• ENGL 1100 with a minimum grade of C+
• PSYC 1100 with a minimum grade of C+
• PSYC 1200 with a minimum grade of C+
• 15 credits of undergraduate-level courses with a minimum grade of C+

Admission selection will be based on the highest admission GPA of the above required courses. Additionally, all newly admitted students to the Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing program will be required to provide:

• Valid Canadian CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) or CPR Health Care Provider (HCP) (Note: CPR certification must remain current throughout the program.)
• Current Standard First Aid Certificate
• An acceptable Criminal Record Check through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General's Criminal Records Review Program within 6 months prior to the start of the program.
• Immunization Record Form reflecting required immunizations as per Practice Education Guidelines for BC. Note: Practice Education Guidelines (PEG) for BC outline immunizations for vaccine preventable communicable diseases required by students for participation in practice experiences. KPU Faculty of Health is required to comply with these requirements. Students that are unvaccinated may not be able to be accepted into the program. Students who are accepted into the program will also be required to maintain immunizations as per the PEG.

For international students, especially those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, it is advisable to contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support regarding the application process and requirements. Please note that transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

Language Requirements

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing program at KPU, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English through one of the following accepted examinations:

• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 70 or higher with no sub score less than 60, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
• Duolingo English Test: Score of 110 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic Test: overall band of 6.5 or higher, with a minimum 6.0 in each band, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
• LanguageCert Academic Test: overall score of 70 or higher, with no sub score below 65, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of 61 or higher, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): iBT 88 or higher, with no sub score less than 20, taken within the last two years from the term of admission
• Accuplacer: Reading score of 260, Writing score of 250 and WritePlacer Essay score of 6, or higher, taken within the last 2 years from the term of admission

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.