Academic Foundations for Potential Psychiatric Nursing Applicants (Certificate)
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Note: Effective November 18, 2024 a two-year temporary variance was approved, reducing the admission requirement to Douglas College's General College Admission Requirements.
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Overview
If you plan on applying to the Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (BSPN) at Douglas College, you will need to first complete the one-year Certificate in Academic Foundations for Potential Psychiatric Nursing Applicants or equivalent prerequisite courses. You'll take 10 university-transferable courses (30 credits) in the sciences and liberal arts that will prepare you for entrance to the BSPN program. See program requirements for more details.
APPLY EARLY: Students are admitted on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Applications will be accepted until the program is filled.
IMPORTANT: Acceptance to this program and completion of the required courses does NOT guarantee admission to the BSPN program. Once you have completed the required 30 credits with a minimum grade of C+ in each course, you may apply to the BSPN program.