Vancouver Community College

Bachelor in Nursing (BScN)

Vancouver, CanadaTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

Why students choose Vancouver Community College

  • Offers Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility after graduation
  • Provides practicum and internship opportunities for Canadian work experience
  • High graduate employment rate in key industries
  • Programs designed for international students aiming to work in Canada
  • Support services for international students including academic advising and career planning

About Bachelor in Nursing (BScN)

Tuition is Tuition: 22882*; applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Feb 1, 2027.

Students complete clinical experiences in maternity, pediatrics, mental health, gerontology, community health, and acute medical/surgical settings. Each term includes hands-on practice in nursing labs and clinical placements. The program emphasizes patient safety and person-centered care through structured clinical rotations. Students integrate theory with practice across eight terms over three years.

3 years, full-time, 139 credits, includes clinical experiences and a final preceptorship.

Graduates enter roles as registered nurses in hospitals, communities, homes, clinics, and residential facilities.

18 credits in first-year undergraduate courses: 6 in English with a minimum 'C+' grade, 6 in Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 and 2 with a minimum 'C+' grade taken within 5 years, 6 in Humanities or Social Sciences with a minimum 'C+' grade. CASPer test score required. Minimum GPA of 2.33. International applicants must submit an ICES evaluation if documents are from outside Canada or the U.S.

On-campus, full-time, 3 years.

About Vancouver Community College

Vancouver Community College, established in 1965 in Vancouver, Canada, serves a large and diverse student body and offers a wide range of career, technical and academic programs. With over thirteen thousand students, VCC provides practical training in areas such as health sciences, culinary arts, trades, business and applied technologies. The college balances hands-on instruction with classroom theory, preparing graduates to enter the workforce quickly or continue studies at universities through transfer pathways.

VCC emphasizes affordability, accessibility and community connections. Many programs include co-operative placements, industry partnerships and practical labs that simulate real work environments. Support services for learners include academic advising, tutoring, language instruction and student life activities that help newcomers integrate and succeed. The college’s downtown Vancouver locations make it easy to engage with employers and cultural resources in a city known for its industries and quality of life.

International students benefit from targeted admissions guidance, orientation programs and help navigating study permits and housing. VCC’s range of program lengths and credentials suits recent high school graduates, working professionals seeking upgrades and students aiming to transfer to a four-year degree. Prospective students should review program prerequisites early and contact admissions for details on application timelines and English language requirements.

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