Bachelor Of Science In Nursing

Academic Requirements

To gain admission to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Red Deer Polytechnic, applicants must meet specific academic requirements. The admission process is competitive, and qualified applicants will be selected based on their GPA ranking and Casper score.

International Students: If you are an international student or have completed your high school education outside of Alberta, please refer to the International Course Equivalencies page for information on how your coursework may align with our Academic Requirements.

Academic Requirements: Students applying to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing must have a minimum average of 65% with no mark below 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:

• Biology 30
• Chemistry 30 or Science 30
• ELA 30-1
• Mathematics 30 (pure) or Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2
• One subject from Group A, B, or C:
  • Group A: Aboriginal Studies 30, English Language Arts (ELA) 30-1, Social Studies 30-1, Language 30 or 35 (other than English)
  • Group B: Art 30, Art 31, Band 35, Choir 35, Dance 35, Drama 30, Music 35, Performing Arts 35A
  • Group C: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Mathematics 30-1 or 30-2, Mathematics 31, Physics 30, Science 30, Five credits of Advanced Level Computer Science (CSE)

Additionally, transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases. For any clarification and support regarding the admission process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

At Red Deer Polytechnic, we support a diverse student population worldwide. Note: Applicants whose first language is English and who declared this on their application are exempt from English Language Proficiency requirements.

Certain RDP programs have unique ELP requirements; ensure you review the program-specific requirements below. Applicants must also meet all other program Academic Requirements to be considered for admission into the program.

Applicants applying to the Academic Upgrading program are not required to demonstrate English Language Proficiency at the levels noted for credit programs. Placement assessments are used for admission to these programs.

Understanding RDP's English Language Proficiency Requirements:

• Applicants whose first language is not English must provide ELP official documentation to the Office of the Registrar by email or regular mail after you have applied.
• ELP tests must be no older than two years before your program start date.
• The Office of the Registrar can review your “unofficial” or scanned documents to initially admit you to a program and provide a Letter of Acceptance. However, official documentation must be received before the deadline, or you will not be granted “clear” admission until this step has been completed.

Health & Wellness Programs such as Bachelor of Science Nursing require one of the following:

• Graduation from a high school in Canada with three consecutive, first language English courses/credits; or
• An undergraduate degree from a university in Canada, whose instruction was provided in English; or
• Completion of an approved English Proficiency Test:
  • Duolingo English Test: 130
  • IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall, with at least 6.5 on each band score
  • Oxford ELLT: 8 overall, with at least 7 on each band score
  • TOEFL: 92 iBT or 580 PBT

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.