| The program, developed collaboratively between Nunavut Arctic College and Dalhousie University, is a four year program that focuses on nursing in Nunavut. It is a response to a need for professional nursing education that is accessible to Inuit and relevant to health care in Nunavut. The BScN (Arctic Nursing) is granted by Dalhousie University and provides nurses with necessary skills to provide nursing care in a variety of settings including community health centres. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 70 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 Mathematics
- Grade12 Science
- Grade12 English or Grade12 First Nations Studies
Applicants must be 17 years of age or older, have completed Grade 12 with a Grade 12 credit in Inuktitut or English, Mathematics, and Science. |
| Application Notes : | A letter of interest explaining the applicant's interest in the Nursing program, a letter of support from a health care professional, and two letters of reference from either a community leader, employer, or other authority, such as a teacher are required. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Applicants must pass a criminal records check by the RCMP and have current immunization prior to starting any clinical placement in a health facility. The required immunizations include: DPTP (diptheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Hepatitis B and titre, and a Mantoux test done annually. Applicants must also have been a resident of Nunavut for at least one year prior to application. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.