Prince Edward Island was the first province in Canada to adopt baccalaureate education as the exclusive entry to nursing practice. This decision placed us at the forefront in the initiative across Canada to locate nursing education at the university level. The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is intended for applicants with a university degree who wish to become professional nurses. Students in the Accelerated Program are required to take the same courses and have the same number of clinical hours as students in the four-year BScN program.
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| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 75 to 100 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
- Grade12 English
- Grade12 Mathematics
- Grade12 Chemistry
- Grade12 Biology
To be eligible for the Accelerated BScN Program, applicants must have: successfully completed Grade 12 or equivalent courses in English, Math, Chemistry, and Biology; and completed an undergraduate degree with a minimum average of 75% (GPA 3.0 or B) in the last 20 courses of the degree and normally registered as a full-time student. Students who have completed courses after being granted a degree must have a minimum 75% average based on the best 20 course of the last 22 courses taken. Applicants must also have completed courses for credit in Human Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Developmental Psychology, Statistics, an introductory Nutrition course, two introductory Psychology courses, and two English courses. Note: Required courses in Pathophysiology and Pharmacology can be taken during the Accelerated Program.
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| Test Scores: | - International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 100] or CanTEST [min. 5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 600+6]
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| Application Notes : | The language of instruction at the University of Prince Edward Island is English. All academically admissible applicants, regardless of their country of origin or citizenship status, are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language prior to undertaking studies at the University of Prince Edward Island. Proficiency may be demonstrated by: 1. Three years of full-time study in English in Canada or in another country where English is a principal language (as recognized by UPEI); - evidence of bilingualism (English and another language) is acceptable for those applicants educated in Canada in a language other than English; OR 2. Submission of an official test score at or above the acceptable minimum, such as: IELTS (Academic) - overall score of 7 with 7 in writing and speaking; 6.5 in reading and listening; TOEFL paper-based test - 600 with minimum TWE of 6; TOEFL internet-based test - 100 with a minimum of 25 in speaking and writing, 22 in reading and listening; MELAB - 85; CanTEST - 5; CAEL - 70; Pearson Test of English - 66; Cambridge Advanced English - CAE A: CPE A & B; 185-190 after Jan 1/15; or Eiken - 1. |
* 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.