Collaborative Program
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN)-Collaborative Program is primarily for high school graduates or those who have some post-secondary education, and is designed as a four year full-time program.
The program is called "collaborative" because, in addition to being offered at the University of Alberta campus in Edmonton, all four years can be taken at Red Deer Polytechnic (formerly Red Deer College), Keyano College (Fort McMurray) or Northwestern Polytechnic (formerly Grande Prairie Regional College). If students wish to enroll in a location other than the University of Alberta, they should apply directly to that specific institution. After the third year of the program, students from those three locations apply to the University of Alberta and are considered U of A students for their fourth year, but still remain at the campus of the original institution.
NOTE: "Individuals who have previously completed a recognized university degree in any field are not eligible for the BScN-Collaborative Program at the University of Alberta campus and should refer to the BScN-After Degree Program.
Admissions
- Admission Requirements (Registrar's Office admissions page)
- Application Process
NOTE: In addition to the admission requirements, a number of Health and Safety Requirements are required for clinical practice that must be met upon admission to the Faculty of Nursing.
Indigenous Applicants
The BScN-Collaborative Program has six designated seats per year for Indigenous students. Indigenous students can also enter this program through the University of Alberta's Transition Year Program (TYP).
Deadlines
A complete list of the University of Alberta deadlines can be found on the University Calendar.
| Deadlines | Date |
|---|---|
| Application deadline Application form and application fee due. |
March 1 |
| Casper deadline (last testing date) | May 2 |
| Document deadline for high school applicants All program requirements completed and transcripts/documents due |
Aug. 1 |
| Document deadline for post-secondary applicants All program requirements completed and transcripts/documents due |
June 15 |
| Health and safety requirements deadline Refer to the Health and Safety Requirements page |
Course Sequence
Below is the course sequence for those undertaking full-time studies. For more information, refer to the University Calendar.
- The number in brackets beside the course name indicates the units of course weight ("credits") for that particular course.
- Course names that end in "Practice" are clinical placements/experiences done in off-campus health-care facilities.
- Complete course descriptions are available on Bear Tracks. If you do not have a U of A Campus Computing ID, you can login to Bear Tracks as a Guest.
The most recent course sequence has been updated below September 2024 - sourced from the University Calendar. Changes to the Program as of 2024 are indicated in italics: the total hours and credit load of the program are unchanged.
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Collaborative Program (as of Fall 2024) |
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|---|---|---|
| YEAR 1 | ||
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING/SUMMER |
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NURS 106 (★6) Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing MMI 133 (★3) Medical Microbiology for Health Care Professionals NURS 120 (★4) Foundations for Success in Nursing English or WRS (★3) (See Note 1) |
NURS 116 (★3) Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I NURS 123 (★3) Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan NURS 124 (★3) Foundations of Nursing I NURS 125 (★4) Nursing Practice - Health Assessment & Nursing Process |
Open Elective (★3) (See Note 3) INT D 222 (★3) Indigenous Health in Canada |
| YEAR 2 | ||
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING/SUMMER |
|
NURS 220 (★3) Foundations of Nursing II NURS 221 (★6) Introductory Nursing Practice I NURS 216A (★3) Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II (part A - ★6 total) NURS 211 (★3) Statistics and Knowledge Management (See Note 2) |
NURS 311 (★3) Evidence Informed Nursing Practice NURS 216B (★3) Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II (part B - ★6 total) NURS 224 (★3) Foundations of Nursing III NURS 225 (★6) Introductory Acute Care Nursing Practice II |
Open Elective (★3) (See Note 3) |
| YEAR 3 | ||
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING/SUMMER |
|
NURS 322 (★3) Maternal/Child Nursing Practice and NURS 323 (★4) Community Nursing through the Lifespan OR NURS 327 (★6) Mental Health & Wellness in Nursing NURS 321 (★6) Advanced Acute Care Nursing Practice I **NURS 300 (★3) Health Policy, Health Care Organizations, Change Management **NOTE: students admitted Fall 2024 onward will take NURS 205(★3) Innovation, Leadership, Policy, and Health Care Organizations instead of NURS 200 and 300 |
NURS 327 (★6) Mental Health & Wellness in Nursing OR NURS 322 (★3) Maternal/Child Nursing Practice and NURS 323 (★4) Community Nursing through the Lifespan NURS 325 (★6) Advanced Acute Care Nursing Practice II INT D 408 (★2) Interprofessional Initiatives |
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| YEAR 4 | ||
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING/SUMMER |
|
NURS 485 (★12) Nursing Practice in a Focused Area Note: NURS 485 and INT D 420/NURS 422/425 are offered in both terms of Year 4. Students will register in either NURS 485 or INT D 420/NURS 422/425 in each of those terms. |
NURS 422 (★3) Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Ethics & Law NURS 425 (★6) Nursing Leadership in a Focus Area INT D 420 (★3) Perspectives on Inclusive and Global Health |
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Program Notes:
- Any junior- or senior-level English or Writing Studies course with the exception of ENGL 150 (Note: Credit in ENGL 150 does not fulfill the English requirement for Nursing). Students should consult Department of English guidelines regarding prerequisites for senior-level courses. May be taken in Fall Term or Winter Term of Year 1.
- An equivalent STAT (★3) course may be accepted in lieu of NURS 211.
- Open Elective to be selected from a discipline of the student's choice. It must be completed by the end of Year 3 in order to progress to Year 4.
The following sequence was effective until March 2022.
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) Collaborative Program (as of Mar 2022) |
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|---|---|---|
| YEAR 1 | ||
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING/SUMMER |
|
NURS 106 (★6) Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing MMI 133 (★3) Medical Microbiology for Health Care Professionals NURS 120 (★4) Foundations for Success in Nursing English or WRS (★3) (See Note 1) |
NURS 116 (★3) Pathophysiology and Pharmacology I NURS 124 (★3) Foundations of Nursing I NURS 125 (★4) Nursing Practice - Health Assessment & Nursing Process NURS 200 (★3) Innovation, Systems Thinking & Leadership in Healthcare |
Open Elective (★3) See Note 3) INT D 222 (★3) Indigenous Health in Canada (Equivalent to NURS 222, credit cannot be obtained for both) |
| YEAR 2 | ||
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING/SUMMER |
|
NURS 220 (★3) Foundations of Nursing II NURS 221 (★6) Introductory Nursing Practice I NURS 216A (★3) Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II (part A - ★6 total) NURS 211 (★3) Statistics and Knowledge Management (See Note 2) |
NURS 311 (★3) Evidence Informed Nursing Practice NURS 216B (★3) Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II (part B - ★6 total) NURS 224 (★3) Foundations of Nursing III NURS 225 (★6) Introductory Acute Care Nursing Practice II |
Open Elective (★3) (See Note 3) |
| YEAR 3 | ||
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING/SUMMER |
|
NURS 323 (★6) Community Nursing through the Lifespan OR NURS 327 (★6) Mental Health & Wellness in Nursing NURS 321 (★6) Advanced Acute Care Nursing Practice I NURS 300 (★3) Health Policy, Health Care Organizations, Change Management |
NURS 327 ( ★6) Mental Health & Wellness in Nursing OR NURS 323 ( ★6) Community Nursing through the Lifespan NURS 325 ( ★6) Advanced Acute Care Nursing Practice II NURS 400 (★3) Leadership in Nursing & Interprofessional Practice |
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| YEAR 4 | ||
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING/SUMMER |
|
NURS 485 (★12) Nursing Practice in a Focused Area Note: NURS 485 and INT D 420/NURS 422/425 are offered in both terms of Year 4. Students will register in either NURS 485 or INT D 420/NURS 422/425 in each of those terms. |
NURS 422 (★3) Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Ethics & Law NURS 425 ( ★6) Nursing Leadership in a Focus Area INT D 420 (★3) Perspectives on Inclusive and Global Health |
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