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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Accelerated ) University of Prince Edward Island University of Prince Edward Island, Canada

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CAD 16697

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 50 Waived

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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7

IELTS

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100

TOEFL

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70%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Prince Edward Island was the first province in Canada to adopt baccalaureate education as the exclusive entry to nursing practice. This decision placed us at the forefront in the initiative across Canada to locate nursing education at the university level.

The Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is intended for applicants with a university degree who wish to become professional nurses. Students in the Accelerated Program are required to take the same courses and have the same number of clinical hours as students in the four-year BScN program.

Additional Information

Program Level Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 10 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2024, Jan 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 7.0  Minimum Listening - 6.5  Minimum Reading - 6.5  Minimum Writing - 7.0  Minimum Speaking - 7.0  
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 100 - With no score less than - 25
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 66

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be eligible for the Accelerated BScN Program, applicants must have:
    • Successfully completed Grade 12 Academic or equivalent courses in English, Math, Chemistry, and Biology;
    • Successfully completed 60 semester hours of university-level credit;
    • of the 60 semester hours of credit noted above, 30 semester hours of credit must come from the list of courses below (at the credit weights noted), with a minimum average of 75% in these 10 courses (30 semester hours) with no individual course grade below 60%:
      • Human Anatomy (3 semester hours) – lab required
      • Human Physiology (3 semester hours) – lab required
      • Microbiology (3 semester hours) – lab required
      • Introductory Psychology (6 semester hours) 
      • Developmental Psychology (3 semester hours) 
      • Statistics (3 semester hours) 
      • Introductory Nutrition (3 semester hours) 
      • Two (2) English courses (6 semester hours)

The above noted courses must be successfully completed at an undergraduate degree level at a recognized post-secondary institution. Courses must have been completed within the past 10 years and fulfill the criteria outlined for regular transfer credit equivalency review.

7 IELTS Score
100 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
66 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
70% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

16697

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 50 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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Scholarships


Entrance awards for international students, funded by the University of Prince Edward Island, are granted annually to international students who join UPEI from high schools in Canada or other countries. The award amounts range from $1,000 to $3,000. The following eligibility criteria apply:

  • Hold a valid Canadian study permit;
  • Demonstrate strong academic performance in high school academic achievement, with converted averages between 90% and 100% (or equivalent GPA), and/or are among the top 5% to 10% of their class rankings;
  • Participate in extracurricular activities and experiences, such as volunteering experiences, tutoring initiatives, sports activities, arts talents, and/or other relevant experiences;
  • Provide strong recommendations from teachers or instructors who have direct experience with students’ academic activities and performance;
  • Exhibit strong English language skills, that have prepared students for rigorous academic explorations;

Show strong potential for future academic development, leadership, and other areas of contributions to the global society.  Students are considered for the award when their applications are evaluated, and admission letters are sent. Successful recipients will have their UPEI Student Account credited for use as part of their tuition and fees at UPEI. UPEI has a limited amount of entrance awards for international students; therefore, early applications are highly encouraged. The number of awards to be granted depends on the availability of funds and other factors. For any questions on the entrance awards, please contact UPEI at [email protected].

After international students finish their first-year of study at UPEI, defined as a minimum of two terms (Fall and Winter), they may be eligible for UPEI’s Celebrating Student Achievement – Academic Excellence Awards program. Refer to the Celebrating Student Achievement Awards Program webpage for details.

In addition to the entrance and merit-based awards program for students in second, third, and fourth years, other opportunities exist for international students to apply for various scholarships and awards. For more details, refer to our main Scholarships and Awards webpage.

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