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BScN—Collaborative Program

General Information

The University of Alberta offers a Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program; the full four years of which can be taken at the following institutions:

  • University of Alberta
  • Grande Prairie Regional College
  • Keyano College
  • Red Deer College

This program is designed for students who are entering directly from a completed secondary program or who have completed some postsecondary courses. 

As of September 2018, a new curriculum will be offered at the University of Alberta. Previous course sequences may continue to be followed by Collaborative Program partner sites.

  1. The curriculum is designed to be taken over four years. With approval, students have up to six years from the time of admission to complete requirements for this program. Normally, students who do not complete the program within six years will be required to withdraw.
  2. Placements can be made anywhere in the Greater Edmonton area (e.g., Devon, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Morinville, St Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove and Stony Plain) or as far away as 150 kilometers. Students are responsible for their transportation to practice placements and for the costs of travel and accommodations.
  3. Students must purchase a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, and a penlight at the time of admission. A lab coat and a uniform will be required later in the program.
  4. Clinical practice may include shift and weekend rotations.
  5. Students are responsible for the completeness and accuracy of their registrations. Particular care should be exercised regarding prerequisite courses. Students are responsible for adjustments in registration made necessary by reexamination results.

Course Sequence

As of September 2018 at University of Alberta (see Maintaining Registration ):

Year 1 (see Note 1)

Fall Term

Winter Term

Spring/Summer

Year 2 (see Notes 1 and 3)

Fall Term

Two Term

Winter Term

Spring/Summer

  • Elective (★3) (See Note 5)

Year 3 (see Notes 1 and 6)

Fall Term

Winter Term

Year 4 (see Notes 1 and 7)

Fall Term (see Note 8)

Winter Term (see Note 8)

Notes

  1. Courses may be configured differently depending on clinical placement availability.
  2. Any junior- or senior-level English or Writing Studies course. Students should consult Department of English guidelines regarding prerequisites for senior-level courses. May be taken in Fall Term or Winter Term of Year 1.
  3. To proceed to Year 2, students must have successfully completed all courses listed in Year 1.
  4. An equivalent STAT (★3) course may be accepted in lieu of NURS 211.
  5. Elective may be taken at any time in the program prior to Year 4.
  6. To proceed to Year 3, students must have successfully completed all courses listed in Years 1 and 2.
  7. To proceed to Year 4, students must have successfully completed all courses listed in Years 1, 2, and 3.
  8. NURS 485 may be offered in Winter Term of Year 4. In this case, students would take NURS 422 and 425 in Fall Term. 

Students who began study in Fall 2017 will transition to the new curriculum as follows:

Year 1

Two Term
  • INT D 410
Fall Term
Winter Term
Spring/Summer
  • Elective (★3) (See Note 2)

Year 2 (see Note 3)

Fall Term
Two Term
Winter Term
Spring/Summer
  • Elective (★3) (See Note 2)
  • Elective (★3) (See Note 2)

Year 3 (See Note 3)

Fall Term
Winter Term

Year 4 (See Notes 3 and 5)

Fall Term (see Note 6)
Winter Term (see Note 6)
Notes
  1. Any junior- or senior-level English or Writing Studies course. Students should consult Department of English guidelines regarding prerequisites for senior-level courses.
  2. Electives may be taken at any time in the program prior to Year 4. Electives are to be selected from disciplines of the student’s choice, including courses from the biological, physical, behavioural or social sciences, and the humanities. At least one course must be chosen from the behavioral or social sciences.
  3. Courses may be configured differently depending on clinical placement availability.
  4. An equivalent STAT (★3) course may be accepted in lieu of NURS 211.
  5. To proceed to Year 4, students must have successfully completed all courses listed in Years 1, 2, and 3.
  6. NURS 485 may be offered in Winter Term of Year 4. In this case, students would take NURS 422 and 425 in Fall Term.

Additional Information for Students

Students admitted prior to Fall 2017 will follow the course sequence outlined in the Calendar of the year they were admitted.

Course sequences for Collaborative Partner Sites may be found in the Academic Calendar for each institution.