Program Descriptions
Undergraduate programs in the University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing are approved by the Nursing Education Program Approval Board (NEPAB), which regulates the policies and processes by which a nursing education program becomes and continues to be recognized as an approved nursing education program in Alberta.
Upon successful completion of any of the undergraduate programs in the University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing, students obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) degree and are then eligible to write the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination to become a Registered Nurse in Canada.
Summaries of each of our undergraduate programs are provided below. The length of time indicated for each program is based on students enrolled in full-time studies. Detailed program descriptions and admission requirements are available by clicking on the link for a specific program, as well as in sections 15.11 and 130 of the University of Alberta Calendar. Students are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of their registrations and for completion of the specified program requirements.
Note to Licensed Practical Nurses: The University of Alberta no longer offers the LPN to BScN bridging program. LPNs are welcome to apply to our 4 year BScN-Collaborative Program, but may also wish to consider the Post LPN BN Program available at Athabasca University (this program is not affiliated with the University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing).
BScN-Collaborative Program
The BScN-Collaborative Program is our largest BScN program and is primarily for high school graduates or those who have some postsecondary education. This program is "collaborative" because students can take the entire four years at the University of Alberta in Edmonton or at Red Deer College, Keyano College, or Grande Prairie Regional College.
Length: 4 years
Detailed program description and admission requirements
BScN-Bilingual Program / Baccalauréat ès sciences infirmières (bilingue)
The BScN-Bilingual Program is primarily for bilingual high school graduates. Demonstrated knowledge of both English and French is essential. Il faut vraiment être bilingue pour étudier dans ce programme. This program is delivered in collaboration with Campus Saint-Jean and is funded in part by Health Canada and in part by the Province of Alberta.
Length: 4 years
Detailed program description and admission requirements
BScN-Honors Program
The BScN-Honors Program is for a select group of high-achieving students drawn from the BScN-Collaborative Program. Students registered at the University of Alberta may apply for transfer to this program after Year 1 or Year 2 of the BScN-Collaborative Program. While providing the same clinical preparation as the BScN-Collaborative Program, the BScN-Honors Program provides opportunities to gain more in-depth knowledge in the area of research and to be mentored by a Faculty of Nursing researcher.
Length: 4 years
Detailed program description and admission requirements
BScN-After Degree Program
The BScN-After Degree Program is for students who come to nursing with a university degree, and is offered both in Edmonton and in Camrose. This program recognizes in a unique way the previous education of individuals who hold a university degree in another field of study.
Length: 2 years
Detailed program description and admission requirements
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) to BScN Program
The RPN to BScN Program is for graduates of diploma psychiatric nursing programs to obtain a BScN.
Length: 2 years
Detailed program description and admission requirements
BScN-Post RN Program
The BScN-Post RN Program is for graduates of diploma nursing programs to obtain a BScN. The Faculty of Nursing is no longer admitting students to the BScN-Post RN Program. Students currently registered in the program have until July 1, 2014 to complete their degree.
Length: 1 year
Detailed program description