Advanced Entry BSN

Please refer to the information regarding general requirements for admission and application to Langara College programs.

Academic Requirements

Applicants must be currently registered and licensed as a full scope Licensed Practical Nurse in the province of British Columbia.

1. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.33 in courses required for admission (see 2.)
2. Applicants must complete the following courses with a minimum "C+" grade (unless otherwise noted):
   
   • ENGL 1100, 1123, 1127, or 1128 (or equivalent);
   • Any university-transferable English course that is not equivalent to ENGL 1100, 1123, 1127, or 1128;
   • BIOL 1190^{1, 2};
   • BIOL 1191^{1, 2}; and
   • A minimum "C+" grade in PSYC 2321²; a minimum "A" grade in STAT 1123²; or a minimum "C+" grade in STAT 1124².

Notes

1. To meet program requirements BIOL 1190 and 1191, or equivalents must be completed at the same institution. 
2. Must be completed within five years prior to the application deadline.

Program Preference

Preference may be given to applicants with higher than the minimum GPA or a bachelor's or higher degree from a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.

Application Deadline

All admission requirements must be complete and documentation submitted by the following dates:

Supporting Documents

Applicants who receive offers of admission must submit the following:

• a satisfactory Criminal Records Review
• a complete and current Immunization and Communicable Disease Form
• certification in CPR Basic Life Support (BLS) or equivalent
• official transcript from Practical Nursing program
• Standard First Aid
• N95 Respiratory Fit Testing

Transferability

For details on transferability, check British Columbia Council on Admissions & Transfer.