Program

Academic Foundations for Potential Psychiatric Nursing Applicants (Certificate)


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On Education Planner BC select the program "Psychiatric Nursing - Academic Foundations for Potential Psychiatric Nursing"

Note: Effective November 18, 2024 a two-year temporary variance was approved, reducing the admission requirement to Douglas College's General College Admission Requirements

Faculty
Health Sciences
Department
Nursing - Psychiatric
Credits
30.00
Length of program
One year
Credential type
Certificate
Campus
New Westminster
Coquitlam
Learning format
Full-time
Part-time
Admission type
Limited Enrolment
Offered
Fall
Winter

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.