BCIT Nursing Sept 2021 Intake

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Hello!

Just wanted to start a new topic for the next intake for those applying in Feb 1 2021- March 15 2021 for the Sept 2021 intake at BCIT!

39 minutes ago, futurenurseidk said:

yeah I think it's possible! do you have a preference between UBC or BCIT? I'm honestly so nervous to hear back, time has gone by faster than I thought

Time is passing by really fast, but also very slowly as well. Hopefully, we hear back soon! Isn't UBC's nursing program shorter? 

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29 minutes ago, NervousNursingApp said:

Hahahaha I feel you! I applied to respiratory therapy back in Oct and it's been a struggle to not think and worry about the acceptance >_< one more month to go!

You applied to the respiratory therapy program in October and still haven't heard back from TRU yet? ? That wait must be brutal! 

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1 hour ago, NervousNursingApp said:

That is an interesting perspective that I didn't consider ? I haven't fully researched UBC/Douglas/KPU/etc nursing programs yet, so I'm curious to know which of the two you think is more competitive and which is preferred more by applicants, both in general?

Hahahaha I feel you! I applied to respiratory therapy back in Oct and it's been a struggle to not think and worry about the acceptance >_< one more month to go!

Hmm well this year UBC received over 800 applicants and only 120 spots are offered. If I had to bet, I think BCIT received at least 400 applicants for 64 seats. From math, this tells me there is an approximate 15% chance of getting an acceptance from either program. From that information, I would say both programs are equally competitive. However, it's hard to say which program is more preferred. I like how UBC's program is 20 months, allowing me to get into the work force more quickly but as a result this means less experience in hands-on learning, whereas BCIT provides a great deal of this. I'm honestly indifferent and I would be very grateful and happy if I got into either school. 

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33 minutes ago, futurenursecee said:

You applied to the respiratory therapy program in October and still haven't heard back from TRU yet? ? That wait must be brutal! 

Oh woops, I did get a reply back! I'm on the top third of the waitlist ? but I'm still nervous whether or not I'll get an offer ? but I can relate to the uncertainty and having to wait! Good thing I have work to distract me from worrying too much ?

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32 minutes ago, futurenurseidk said:

Hmm well this year UBC received over 800 applicants and only 120 spots are offered. If I had to bet, I think BCIT received at least 400 applicants for 64 seats. From math, this tells me there is an approximate 15% chance of getting an acceptance from either program. From that information, I would say both programs are equally competitive. However, it's hard to say which program is more preferred. I like how UBC's program is 16 months, allowing me to get into the work force more quickly but as a result this means less experience in hands-on learning, whereas BCIT provides a great deal of this. I'm honestly indifferent and I would be very grateful and happy if I got into either school. 

Those are definitely some good comparisons and contrasts, thank you so much for sharing your insights with the thread! It's interesting that BCIT calls their program accelerated (which in comparison to other universities is true), but UBC's is 16 months long?? ? That's as long as an LPN program with clinicals....damn. I thought BCIT would be a preferred choice, as seen with employers more likely to hire these graduates. UBC nursing program is a relatively new one; I didn't see it a few years ago when I was interested in Nursing, but I guess it's personal preference.

I once applied to UBC and SFU in my last year of high school and got accepted to both of them; but I chose SFU because of the shorter transit. This was something I thought would be a factor in some people's decisions ?

 

Hope you get in to both and are able to choose the one that suits you the most!

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1 hour ago, futurenurseidk said:

yeah I think it's possible! do you have a preference between UBC or BCIT? I'm honestly so nervous to hear back, time has gone by faster than I thought

Personally, I prefer UBC over BCIT, but that is mostly because I am already a UBC student and am very much used to the environment and just the culture in general. I also like the fact that it is a 20 months program. 

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1 hour ago, NervousNursingApp said:

That is an interesting perspective that I didn't consider ? I haven't fully researched UBC/Douglas/KPU/etc nursing programs yet, so I'm curious to know which of the two you think is more competitive and which is preferred more by applicants, both in general?

Hahahaha I feel you! I applied to respiratory therapy back in Oct and it's been a struggle to not think and worry about the acceptance >_< one more month to go!

I think both programs are equally competitive, but they have different students who are interested in them. For example, a 35-year old parent would probably prefer UBC over BCIT because they can quickly get their degree and start working. Whereas BCIT is preferred by those who really want to get hands-on experience and may have some sort of speciality in mind since you can take some specialization courses at BCIT. How about everyone here? Do you have a preference?  

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6 minutes ago, NervousNursingApp said:

Those are definitely some good comparisons and contrasts, thank you so much for sharing your insights with the thread! It's interesting that BCIT calls their program accelerated (which in comparison to other universities is true), but UBC's is 16 months long?? ? That's as long as an LPN program with clinicals....damn. I thought BCIT would be a preferred choice, as seen with employers more likely to hire these graduates. UBC nursing program is a relatively new one; I didn't see it a few years ago when I was interested in Nursing, but I guess it's personal preference.

I once applied to UBC and SFU in my last year of high school and got accepted to both of them; but I chose SFU because of the shorter transit. This was something I thought would be a factor in some people's decisions ?

 

Hope you get in to both and are able to choose the one that suits you the most!

I know right it's crazy how short it is! Again, it has its advantages and disadvantages. I've also heard employers favouring BCIT nursing grads over UBC but I think at the end of the day nursing is always an in-demand job so regardless of what school you graduate from you should definitely be able to find a job. 

The commute could be a factor definitely. BCIT is much closer to me but I'm currently a UBC student and I've gotten used to the commute haha. 

Aw thank you I hope you get accepted off the waitlist for the RT program and into nursing!!

 

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6 minutes ago, AA56 said:

Personally, I prefer UBC over BCIT, but that is mostly because I am already a UBC student and am very much used to the environment and just the culture in general. I also like the fact that it is a 20 months program. 

Ahh I'm so indifferent. I'm also a UBC student (literally studying at IKB right now LOL) and I've grown to love the campus and everything about it. I'm graduating in May and just thinking about the possibility of not having to come here anymore makes me sad haha. Also my bad I realized I said 16 months in my above comment, I meant 20!

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11 minutes ago, AA56 said:

I think both programs are equally competitive, but they have different students who are interested in them. For example, a 35-year old parent would probably prefer UBC over BCIT because they can quickly get their degree and start working. Whereas BCIT is preferred by those who really want to get hands-on experience and may have some sort of speciality in mind since you can take some specialization courses at BCIT. How about everyone here? Do you have a preference?  

That's true! BCIT has more specific pre-requisites needed to apply whereas UBC only requires you to have taken A&P and an English course (or exempt if you have a degree), making it more easier for those to apply. I really like how the BCIT curriculum requires you to take 6 speciality nursing electives, allowing you to get exposure in a field of your choice. As mentioned in my above comment I am pretty indifferent but I'm curious as to what the rest of you think!

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18 minutes ago, futurenurseidk said:

That's true! BCIT has more specific pre-requisites needed to apply whereas UBC only requires you to have taken A&P and an English course (or exempt if you have a degree), making it more easier for those to apply. I really like how the BCIT curriculum requires you to take 6 speciality nursing electives, allowing you to get exposure in a field of your choice. As mentioned in my above comment I am pretty indifferent but I'm curious as to what the rest of you think!

As a SFU graduate I have not experienced BCIT or UBC. UBC is shorter which I would enjoy after already spending 4 years in uni, however there is less practical experience. BCIT is closer and is known to have one of the best nursing programs in BC, but is a bit longer. UBC did also see over 800 applications as people from out of province also do apply there, but there is only like 120 seats. At this point I am just going to see what I get into and go from there. 

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53 minutes ago, futurenurseidk said:

I know right it's crazy how short it is! Again, it has its advantages and disadvantages. I've also heard employers favouring BCIT nursing grads over UBC but I think at the end of the day nursing is always an in-demand job so regardless of what school you graduate from you should definitely be able to find a job. 

The commute could be a factor definitely. BCIT is much closer to me but I'm currently a UBC student and I've gotten used to the commute haha. 

Aw thank you I hope you get accepted off the waitlist for the RT program and into nursing!!

 

It's definitely true that nursing will always be in demand, I just wish they would be able to accomodate more students to meet the demand. I heard from my UFV nursing friend that some LPNs are doing things outside their scope of practice because there just isn't enough RNs.

Hahaha I live quite close to BCIT, but I've visited friends at UBC before and. I always fall asleep on the 9/99 because the commute from commercial-broadway is so long ?

And thank you!! You and everyone else too! ?

25 minutes ago, Neet said:

As a SFU graduate I have not experienced BCIT or UBC. UBC is shorter which I would enjoy after already spending 4 years in uni, however there is less practical experience. BCIT is closer and is known to have one of the best nursing programs in BC, but is a bit longer. UBC did also see over 800 applications as people from out of province also do apply there, but there is only like 120 seats. At this point I am just going to see what I get into and go from there. 

Hey, a fellow SFU grad! I do have similar sentiments in wanting to go to a program of shorter length because I already spent 5 years at SFU and ended up only with a BSc double minor ? good luck!!

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