Nursing: Collaborative Baccalaureate

Academic Requirements: High school and transfer student applicants must have satisfactory completion of the following Alberta high school courses or equivalents: English Language Arts 30-1 (minimum grade of 60%); Biology 30; Chemistry 30; Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2, or Pure Mathematics 30; a fifth course (not including Special Projects) at the Grade 12 level

Note: Admission is competitive, and the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge reserves the right of selection of all students for admission and readmission to the faculty on the basis of academic qualifications. Competitive marks will be based on the average of grades in the five (5) courses listed above. Transfer students may have a minimum 3.0 credit hour university-level course mark in the same discipline used in place of the high school mark, if it is more advantageous. The fifth course may be substituted for any minimum 3.0 credit hour university-level course.

Adult student (Mature) applicants must have satisfactory completion of the following Alberta high school courses or equivalents:  English Language Arts 30-1 (minimum grade of 60%); Biology 30; Chemistry 30; Mathematics 30-1, Mathematics 30-2, or Pure Mathematics 30; and will be required to submit the following: a letter of intent, describing the nature of previous experience as it relates to nursing and the reason for pursuing nursing; a letter of reference from an employer; a resume detailing relevant work, volunteer, and life experience.

Admission Routes: Admission to the Bachelor of Nursing program may be gained by one of the following admission routes: Alberta or other Canadian high school credentials; transfer from recognized colleges or universities; adult student (Mature) admission, credentials from other countries.

If currently studying, applicants should submit mid-term grades with the instructor’s signature as soon as possible.  All applicants may be invited to an interview.

Transfer Students:  A student may transfer up to 20 semester course equivalents (60.0 credit hours). Students may receive transfer credit for both nursing and non-nursing courses. Nursing, human anatomy/physiology, and microbiology courses must have been completed at an accredited post-secondary institution not more than three (3) years prior to admission. Non-nursing courses are subject to the time limits of the relevant faculty courses for which transfer credit is being sought and must be discussed at the time of acceptance into the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Lethbridge.

International Students:  Applicants whose first language is other than English must provide acceptable evidence of English Language Proficiency according to the U of L admissions information.

Practicum Experience Requirements: This program has a required Practice-Based Experience (PBE) component. The College dictates the legal terms and conditions governing the PBE.

As a post-secondary health care program in Alberta, provincial immunization standards apply to students in this program. As per the provincial “Standard for Immunization of Post-Secondary Health Care Students and Students in Other High-Risk Occupational Programs”, all Post-Secondary Institutions (PSI) have the responsibility of assessing the immunization status of each healthcare student at the time of initial enrollment and to ensure all healthcare students are fully immunized before leaving post-secondary programs. There may be a fee for this assessment. Additional fees may apply to become fully immunized.

Students must meet and maintain certain requirements to participate in the PBE setting as determined by programs, practice agencies and/or legislated by government bodies. These may include health (e.g. immunizations, screening tests, etc.), privacy and security (e.g. Police Information Check, IR Check, etc.), and OH&S requirements (e.g. CPR certification, Fire Safety, WHMIS, etc.).

Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) coverage – PBE placement agencies and employers usually require WCB coverage on behalf of the student. Students enrolled in post-secondary institutions in Alberta are deemed to be employees of the Province of Alberta and, as such, provided WCB coverage. In certain instances for students outside of Alberta, WCB coverage may not be provided (e.g. non-Alberta residents taking a course solely through distance learning with a PBE placement outside of Alberta). These students are advised to contact the program prior to application.

PBE sites will include Lethbridge and may include surrounding rural communities. Students may complete a PBE in their own communities or nearby areas if possible, to arrange. PBE’s may include day, evening, and/or weekend schedules.

Students will be expected to travel to assigned sites and will be responsible for arranging travel and any associated costs.

Note: Applicants who lack the required academic admission requirements can apply to the College and University Preparatory Program to upgrade for your program.

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA): If you have experience working in this field of study, you may be eligible for Prior Learning Assessment.