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College Certificate - Academic Foundations for Potential Nursing Applicants

Douglas College - New Westminster · New Westminster, Canada

Tuition

CA$19,485

Application fee: CA$100

Submit by May 31, 2027 · 221 days left · starts September 1, 2027

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Length
12 months
Starts
September 1, 2027
IELTS
6.5 overall
Post-study work
Not available, as published
Taught in
English
Application fee
CA$100
Cost of living (annual)
CA$23,448

Overview

If you plan on applying to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Douglas College, you will need to first complete the one-year Certificate in Academic Foundations for Potential Nursing Applicants. You'll take 10 university-transferable courses in the sciences and liberal arts that will prepare you for entrance into the BSN program.

Once you've completed all required courses with a minimum grade of C+, you'll receive priority registration for entrance to the BSN program.

It is important to note that completion of this certificate does not guarantee admission to the BSN program.

Entry requirements

As the university states them. Whether you meet them depends on your own results — ask us and a consultant will check with you.

English
  • PTE: 56 overall or above
  • IELTS: 6.5 overall or above
  • TOEFL: 83 overall or above
  • Duolingo: 110 overall or above
Prior study
Secondary school

Fees and living costs

Tuition
CA$19,485
Application fee
CA$100
Cost of living (annual)
CA$23,448

Published as Douglas College - New Westminster publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.

Intakes

  • September 1, 2027

    Starts September 1, 2027 · apply by May 31, 2027

    Applications opened October 1, 2026

  • January 1, 2028

    Starts January 1, 2028 · apply by September 30, 2027

    not confirmed by the school

  • September 1, 2028

    Starts September 1, 2028 · apply by May 31, 2028

    not confirmed by the school

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