Bilingual Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Campus Saint-Jean, in collaboration with the Faculty of Nursing, offers a bilingual Bachelor in health sciences. This program is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in the health field as a registered nurse. A bilingual Bachelor of Science in Nursing opens doors to build your profession in national or international settings.
Students at Campus Saint-Jean also have access to the Consortium National de Formation en Santé (CNFS), a valuable network offering spaces in programs in different health disciplines in French across the country. Students are given the opportunity to participate in national conferences and specialized training, as well as given access to financial support for their studies.
With passionate professors, small class sizes, all in a bilingual environment, students studying a Bachelor of Nursing at Campus Saint-Jean will not have trouble feeling at home!
For more information on this program, please visit the Faculty of Nursing web page.
Program Description
The BScN (Bilingual) program is a collaborative effort between the Faculty of Nursing and Faculté Saint-Jean, funded in part by Health Canada and in part by the Province of Alberta. This program offers students the opportunity to study nursing in Canada's two official languages. It is designed to:
- Respond to a need expressed by students who wish to obtain a bilingual degree in nursing in Alberta.
- Offer a program that prepares graduates to provide nursing services in both official languages.
- Offer a program that better prepares graduates to respond to the needs of the French-speaking communities in Western and Northern Canada.
Admission Requirements
This information is for students applying directly from high school. Transfer students, see the UofA Calendar.
As this program is completely bilingual, students need to prove their linguistic proficiency in both French and English. At the University of Alberta, these language competencies are evaluated as follows:
- One of the following courses
- English Language Arts 30-1
- One of the following courses
- Français 30-1
- Français 30-2
- French 30-9Y
- French 31
- French Language Arts 30-1
- French Language Arts 30-2
- One of the following courses
- Biology 30
- One of the following courses
- Science 30
- Chemistry 30
- One of the following courses
- Mathematics 31
- Mathematics 30-2**
- Mathematics 30-1
CASPer Test
The Faculty of Nursing has implemented a situational judgement test requirement, effective Fall 2020 admission onward.
The Casper Test is the specific situational judgement test being used by the Faculty of Nursing. Casper is an online test which assesses for non-cognitive skills and interpersonal characteristics that we believe are important for successful students and graduates of our program, and will complement the grade assessment that we use for application processing.
All applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs at the University of Alberta are required to complete an online assessment (Casper) as part of the application package. Successful completion of Casper is mandatory in order to maintain admission eligibility. An applicant's Casper score is a selection factor that is considered in the admission decision process.
Frequently Asked Questions (CASPer)
Applicants to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Bilingual Program may complete the CASPer test in either French or English.
Specific CASPer testing dates are listed on their website. Any questions about CASPer test taking must be directed to the testing agency. Please note that the earlier that CASPer scores are submitted, the earlier the University can make an admissions decision on the University of Alberta application.
CASPer Testing is external to the University of Alberta application system. Applicants are required to first submit their application to the University of Alberta, then register for a CASPer test. CASPer test results are sent directly to the University of Alberta from the CASPer agency. Applicants with incomplete or missing CASPer scores will not be considered for admission.
Please note that CASPertests are only valid for one year and must be completed each year you apply. You may only write the CASPer test once per year. Applicants who have already taken the test in previous years will therefore be expected to re-take it.
In order to take CASPer, you will be responsible for securing access to a computer with audio capabilities, a webcam, and a reliable internet connection on your selected test date. CASPer, can be taken practically anywhere that you can satisfy these requirements. No exceptions will be provided for applicants unable to take CASPer, online due to being located at sites where the internet is not dependable due to technical or political factors.
"Campus Saint-Jean has become a second family to me as a biological sciences student as well as a nursing student. Having such a diverse community has given me a unique perspective of the academic world. I will never forget the experiences and opportunities the campus has provided me over the past six years. Thank you so much to Faculté Saint-Jean!"
Daniela Villafuerte, BSc Nursing-Bilingue (2020)
Funding
Le financement de ce programme provient d’une contribution financière de Santé Canada à travers le Consortium national de formation en santé (CNFS) et le Campus Saint-Jean. Cette initiative est financée par Santé Canada dans le cadre du Plan d’action pour les langues officielles – 2018-2023 : Investir dans notre avenir. Les opinions exprimées ne représentent pas nécessairement celles de Santé Canada.
