The Bachelor’s in Nursing at
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
is a
3
years
long
program for international students,
taught in English.
📖Introduction
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is a leading institution of higher education located in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. With a strong emphasis on applied learning, KPU offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in diverse fields such as business, design, health, trades, and technology. Known for its innovative curriculum, industry connections, and experiential learning opportunities, KPU equips students with practical skills and knowledge that directly align with current industry demands. The university's commitment to accessibility, sustainability, and community engagement fosters a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students. KPU's close ties to local businesses and organizations provide students with invaluable networking opportunities and pathways to career success.
The purpose of the program is to educate nurses to work with individuals, families, groups and communities from a health promotion perspective and with an ethic of caring.
The program will assist students to develop sensitivity to people's experiences with health and healing across the lifespan in a variety of settings. Students will learn to work as partners with clients and with other health care providers. Through their understanding of and participation in the changing health care system, graduates will be active participants in creating health for all.
Graduates will be eligible to apply to write national examinations to obtain registration to practice as registered nurses in British Columbia.
The curriculum of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program is based on the concepts of caring and health promotion and has been developed in consultation with nursing practitioners, theorists, professional associations, and various government ministries. The program includes non-nursing courses that complement nursing theory and practice. The curriculum considers the changing health care needs of our society.
A health promotion and constructivist perspective has been used to organize the curriculum. Pedagogy and teaching methodologies encourage the development of critical thinking and the discovery of personal meaning. There is an emphasis on practice experiences as the foundation of nursing and the recognition that nurses' work requires thoughtful, reflective action.
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Year 1 TERM 1 HEAL 2150 Health Lab Practice 2 NRSG 2121 Professional Identity 1 NRSG 2135 Relational Practice: Advanced Communications NRSG 2145 Nursing Practice 1 NRSG 2175 Nursing Applications 1
TERM 2 NRSG 2245 Nursing Practice 2 NRSG 2265 Nursing Science 1: Pathophysiology Part 1 NRSG 2266 Nursing Science 2: Pharmacology NRSG 2275 Nursing Applications 2
Year 2 TERM 3 HEAL 2250 Health Lab Practice 3 NRSG 3121 Professional Identity 2 NRSG 3145 NRSG 3145 Nursing Practice 3 NRSG 3165 Nursing Science 3: Pathophysiology Part 2 NRSG 3175 Nursing Applications 3
TERM 4 HEAL 3180 Nursing Science 4: Health Research for Evidence Informed Practice NRSG 3245 Nursing Practice 4 NRSG 3275 Nursing Applications 4 PHIL 3010 Health Care Ethics
Year 3 TERM 5 NRSG 4145 Nursing Practice 5 NRSG 4165 Complex Client Care NRSG 4175 Nursing Applications 5
TERM 6 NRSG 4245 Nursing Practice 6 Consolidated Nursing Practice
Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) is a dynamic institution of higher education located in Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Established in 1981, KPU has evolved into a respected polytechnic university offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across diverse disciplines. With a strong focus on hands-on learning, practical skills development, and industry relevance, KPU prepares students for successful careers in their chosen fields. The university's innovative curriculum integrates theory with real-world application, providing students with valuable experiential learning opportunities through co-op programs, internships, and community-based projects. KPU is renowned for its commitment to accessibility, diversity, and sustainability, nurturing an inclusive and vibrant campus community. With its strong industry partnerships and close ties to the local community, KPU serves as a catalyst for innovation, economic growth, and social impact in the region.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let
us
know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before
arriving. You
can arrive a few days before and
book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of
Average B, 60%,
or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here
,
"You
are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of
getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application
documents
during
your application. Some documents you can
send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info
about
preparing
application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information
is
available
here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application
fee and
upload
the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your
application within
2-3
days and proceed to the university or ask
you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive
your unique
application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates.
As soon as
there is any update we will let you know.
If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change
address at any
time
please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions
letter
electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable
deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the
admissions
letter and visa form to your home country.
