Science
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Learning Mode
Full‑time, On Campus
Duration
3 Years (6 Semesters)
Start date
September 2025 & January 2026
Qualification
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Fees
International: approx. CAD 88,912 total / ~CAD 22,228 per year*
Location
KPU Langley Campus, British Columbia, Canada
About the Course
KPU’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a rigorous 3‑year program grounded in caring and health‑promotion philosophies. Accredited by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM), this degree prepares graduates to take the NCLEX RN licensing exam and begin professional practice in diverse settings including hospitals, clinics, and community care
Through a blend of online theory, campus labs, and community-clinical placements, students develop critical thinking, ethical sensitivity, and evidence-informed practice needed to support health across the lifespan
Why choose Nursing at KPU?
Industry connected
Engage directly with healthcare partners across the Lower Mainland. Practice experiences are embedded in each term and may include evenings or weekends, preparing you for real-world nursing demands
Global opportunities
While the curriculum follows Canadian standards, the caring philosophy and health‑promotion framework have global relevance—helping you work across different cultural and care environments
Professional accreditation
Graduates qualify for the NCLEX‑RN and can register with BCCNM. The BSN is structured to meet all entry-to-practice competency standards
Course Overview
The program covers human anatomy, pharmacology, pathophysiology, relational practice, ethics, research, and community health. Fully integrated practice placements throughout each semester ensure early patient exposure and hands-on skill development.
Course Duration
3 years (six semesters; September or January entry)
Continuous enrolment during semesters, with summer off for Fall intake or vice versa for Spring intake
Course Curriculum
Based on core health and nursing sciences, the BSN includes approximately 125 credits and emphasizes health promotion, critical inquiry, and caring ethics
Year 1 (Semesters 1–2)
- Health Sciences Lab
- Foundations of Nursing Practice
- Communications and Relational Practice
- Introductory Nursing Applications
Year 2 (Semesters 3–4)
- Advanced Pathophysiology & Pharmacology
- Nursing Practice in Acute Settings
- Health Research & Evidence-Informed Practice
- Health Care Ethics
Year 3 (Semesters 5–6)
- Complex Client Care Practice
- Community & Public Health Nursing
- Elective course in Health/Social Sciences
- Consolidated Clinical Practicum
Lab work, community placements, and reflection are evenly spread throughout each semester
Admission Requirements
High school completion (Grade 12 or equivalent) is required for most undergraduate certificates, diplomas, associate degrees or bachelor’s degrees.
If you’ve completed 9 or more credits from a recognized post-secondary institution (e.g. diploma or university transfer), you may also qualify.
Mature applicant status (19+ years old) is another eligible route
Fees and Funding
International Tuition Estimate:
~CAD 22,228 per year (total CAD ~88,912 over 4 years; 3-year degree)
Funding & Scholarships:
- International student awards
- Student loans (where eligible)
- Resources: bursaries through KPU Health Faculty and external healthcare foundations
Career Opportunities
BSN graduates enter roles such as:
- Registered Nurse (acute care, community health, long-term care)
- Public Health Nurse
- Nurse Educator or Research Assistant
- Policy and Clinical Practice Advisor
Graduates are eligible for registration with BCCNM and to work across Canada and internationally with appropriate licensure.
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