Eligibility Criteria
Besides the general UCFV admission requirements, the following criteria apply:
Academic Requirements for Diploma and Degree – Applicants must:
Have secondary school graduation (or equivalent) with at least a ‘C+’ grade (completed within the last five years) in the following courses:
Biology 12 (UCFV BIO 093) or UCFV BIO 101 or 111
Chemistry 11 (UCFV CHEM 083) or UCFV CHEM 101 or 111
Have at least a ‘C+’ grade in Math 11 (Principles of Math 11) or UCFV MATH 085
Have at least a ‘B’ grade in English 12 (UCFV 091 or ENGL 101) AND a Composition Placement Test (CPT) score of at least 48 or ENGL 105 with at least a ‘C’ grade
General Requirements for Diploma and Degree – Applicants must:
Have volunteer experience in a health care setting or employment in a health care field. Volunteer experience will consist of at least 30 hours of volunteer work with adults or children in an acute care, long-term care or community health care agency. Applicants will be asked to submit a written reference describing the length and nature of the volunteer experience or employment in a health care field.
Have a current Standard First-Aid certificate
Have a Basic Rescuer – Level C certificate. Certification must be maintained throughout the program.
Provide any necessary identification documents – eg-birth certificate, marriage certificate, verification of change of name, landed immigrant status verification
Participate in an information interview to assess:
Basic knowledge of the field
Time-management skills
Communication skills: ability to listen and articulate ideas
Financial resources and support systems
Personal and work commitments in relation to assuming the demands of the program
Successfully complete a Criminal Record Check. (Forms will be included with the letter that informs students of their interview.)
Submit a health assessment, completed by a physician, indicating physical fitness and emotional stability. The assessment must be completed within 12 months before enrollment. (Health questionnaire forms will also be included with the letter that informs students of their interview.) Applicants must bring the completed questionnaire to the interview.
Complete an immunization program before the program start date. Immunization forms will be distributed at the time of the interview and must be returned one week before the program start date. A hepatitis B immunization will be provided on entry into the Nursing program. (Applicants who have completed the hepatitis B immunization before program entry must submit proof of immunization.)
Possess a valid driver’s licence. Students must arrange their own transportation to class, labs, hospitals and other community agencies throughout the Fraser Valley.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete English 105 before program entry. Applicants may apply for English 105 as a General Studies student.
Academic Requirements for RN Access – Applicants must:Have completed English 105 or equivalent with at least a ‘C+’ grade or a Composition Placement Test (CPT) score of at least 60
General Requirements for RN Access – Applicants must:
Have current practising registration as a registered nurse in BC. Practising registration must be maintained throughout the program. Interested applicants without registration or with non-practising registration should contact the Registered Nurses’ Association of BC (RNABC) at 1-800-565-6505
Provide two written references indicating work as an RN within three years before application for admission
Possess a Basic Rescuer – Level C certificate. Certification must be maintained throughout the program
Complete an immunization program before the program start date. Immunization forms will be distributed during regularly scheduled RN Access information sessions.