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Hi Nursinghopeful1234! Don't worry too much about your GPA. During the BCIT Nursing Info Session last night, the program advisor said ideal GPA is 3.0. However, high marks will not increase your chances of getting in nor is having a degree. What they are looking for a SOLID academic record, if your marks are CONSISTENT or showing IMPROVEMENT or PROGRESS (if your marks were poor earlier). What they are concerned is a spotty academic record, lots of unexplained withdrawals and failures. In which case, I would advise you to write a letter of intent to explain the reason for it (health reasons, personal reasons, etc). Or simply not include that transcript if it is not mandatory. BCIT Nursing prefers applicants with more course credits because it shows they have more post-secondary experience. Minimum is 30 credits and competitive tends to hover around 60 credits. Hope that helps!

Hi dog_prints, You simply need to submit the form, resume, and transcripts in the initial application. When you are shortlisted, you will receive a printable reference form, further details on letter of intent and reference letters, etc. It is possible to be accepted without LIBS and HMGT credits. BCIT does look into work and volunteer experience and the number of post-secondary credits as well. The more hospital-related experience and number of credits you are, the more competitive you will be for that intake.

Thank you smiley65! For clarifying that loooong textbook list! =) And happy (belated) international nursing day! I'm so grateful to be accepted for this program's intake, it has been a stressful process. It's great because I can finally pursue my dream job now! Can't wait for August to start :)

Thanks smiley65 for sharing your experience with us today! =) I just looked over the Level 1 textbook list and there are about FIFTEEN textbooks listed. Just to clarify... So we need to purchase the books for NURS 1040, NURS 1055, BHSC 1103 and in addition, complete all our pre-reading? How about the other books that were mentioned? Are they optional? Which books did you find useful personally?