Making this thread for Fall 2026 Accelerated Nursing in Canada, since I don't see one yet :))) Feel free to share where you've applied, if you've heard back, application process questions, acceptances, waitlists, etc.

I've applied to:

- York - Accepted in early Jan

- UBC 

- UofT

- TMU

- McMaster

Hope everything goes smoothly for you all, and good luck!!

Would love to have a discussion started for acceptances, etc.

I wanted to start a new forum for those of use who want to apply to NP in BC for 2o27.

First off, I'd like to show you what I am applying with:

Highschool reqs

Precalc 12 - 99

CHEM 11 - 86

UNI reqs (UBC)

ENG112 - 74 (B)

PSYC101 - 72 (B)

CPSC - 86 (A)

STAT - 82 (A-)

A&P1 - TBD

A&P2 - TBD

I'm taking A&P in the Summer

experiences

- senior home (occupational therapy) volunteer

- first aid volunteer

- pharmacy assistant volunteer

Here are my questions:

Does BCIT determine your GPA based on your own university's grading scale? Or their own? And also, I'm not too sure about how to calculate GPA, since there are so many different scales online. Can anyone provide an accurate estimate of my GPA?

Does number of hours you've volunteered matter? Or do they consider it by months? Because I don't see a box where you input how many hours in the form.

How strong does my application look so far, and any advice?

Making this thread for Fall 2025 Accelerated Nursing in Canada (I'm from Ontario!) so we can share where everyone has applied, if they have heard back, application process question, acceptances etc.

Currently I have applied to:

• UofT
• Humber
• MacMaster
• Western
• Queens
• Trent

Looking for some insight into the KPU Advanced Entry BSN program. I was accepted into the 2025 Spring cohort and would love to hear others experiences with:

1) Quality of program - instructors, clinical placements, online classes

2) Preparation for the workforce - did the predominantly online nature of the program cause any issues 

3) Job Prospects upon completion - looking to work in Vancouver ideally

4) Has anyone pursued further education (I.e. a Masters) following graduating from KPU?

Any experiences/comments are welcome! 

I would like to ask/know if there is any of you who have attended the same program and I want to know/get a feedback.

Thank you very much.

There seems to not be a lot of information from the faculty at least from what I have found so some support on this page might be helpful! 

anyone heard from admissions for their application?  I am also wondering if anyone has information about the transferring process from another nursing program 

Just any tips would be very helpful.

And also if there is a facebook group for the Spring 2024 intake (not the advanced entry).

I am currently applying to the following nursing programs and am quite unsure about my GPA at the moment. I am aware nursing programs in BC are very competitive and would just like to have an idea of what grades people have gotten in with. Can anyone who recently got into the following programs share with me what their GPA was?

COTR, Selkirk, CNC, UNBC, Camosun/UVIC, UBCO, NIC, OC, VIU, UFV, and TRU 

I have a 91 in Foundations 12, 87 in English 12, 90 in Chemistry 11, 78 in Bio 12 (currently retaking for a better grade, I am anticipating 86+), and I am currently taking Chemistry 12 as well. I also have 24 non-nursing credits and I am taking some nursing courses right now that will help lessen my course load once I am in the program. 

I am also wondering if I should include my post-secondary credits as well when I apply and if that will increase my chances? I am applying to quite a few places and so ordering transcripts will be quite pricey and so I am just wondering if it is even worth it.

I am also applying to BCIT, Langara, and VCC with the required prerequisites but I am aware they prefer applicants with much more credits.

Thank you!

Thank you so much!

My Options:

UBC – Full-time, 2 years, leads to another master's degree.

Ontario Schools (UofT, Queen's, Ottawa, Windsor, etc.) – Mostly part-time or shorter post-master's diplomas (1–2 years).

My Situation:

I'm currently based in Vancouver. The cost of living is high, but I have casual jobs here, so it's manageable for now.

I also have friends in Toronto and Ottawa, so relocating to Ontario would come with some support.

I'm weighing the pros and cons of staying in Vancouver for UBC vs. moving for a shorter/more flexible program in Ontario.

What I'm Considering:

Clinical placement support and Job opportunities and salaries after graduation (especially comparing BC vs. Ontario)**

Program reputation and NP exam readiness

Whether doing another master's vs. a diploma makes a real difference in practice

If anyone has gone through this decision or has insights about the job market, salaries, or NP role differences between provinces, I'd love to hear from you!

Thanks in advance ?