UBC BSN September 2019 Applicants

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Hi everybody! I haven't found an active discussion thread for September 2019 applicants to UBC's BSN program yet, so here is one!

24 minutes ago, nicunurseKT said:

This is always the most stressful time of the process for sure (the waiting game)! I'm a current graduate from the UBC nursing program, so if any of you have any program specific questions, feel free to hit me up!

Hey. Congratulations on graduating. That’s very exciting.

could you maybe share a bit about the program? Like how much A&P do you have to know prior to starting? Any general comment about the clinicals and overall program would be highly appreciated.

Thanks. ?

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Specializes in Perioperative orthopedics.

I would say a general knowledge of all things taught in the pre-req A+P class is enough! Nursing specific A+P is taught in all classes and you can review as needed.

The clinicals are the best part in my opinion, where I learnt the most. You are in clinical groups of 5-8 students with an instructor, in various sites. You progress through, slowly getting more responsibilities, until your final preceptorship when the expectation is that you carry a full patient load. (You're ready when you get there ? )

The program can be a little annoying at time administratively, as anything can be. But the friends you make and what you learn is so worth it!

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Does anyone know if they count retakes of classes in the 30 credits towards GPA? I had to retake A&P and Micro to get better grades and if they count the first attempts, I'm pretty sure I'm in trouble. If they don't, I have a 3.7/4.0 plus my CNA, EMT and lots of healthcare work and volunteer experience.

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For the GPA that UBC looks at, is it the last 10 courses that you took? or last 30 courses? I'm still confused lol!

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3 hours ago, alh123 said:

For the GPA that UBC looks at, is it the last 10 courses that you took? or last 30 courses? I'm still confused lol!

UBC looks at your last 30 credits. In most cases, 3 credits are equivalent to one half semester course. Therefore, 30/3= 10 courses. So, they look at your last 10 courses I believe (please someone correct me if I'm wrong, lol!). I know it gets confusing! Hope this helps.

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Does everyone get accepted and rejected on the same day? Like do they send out all admissions/rejections? It seems that way from past forums.

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30 minutes ago, Jentheaspiringnurse said:

UBC looks at your last 30 credits. In most cases, 3 credits are equivalent to one half semester course. Therefore, 30/3= 10 courses. So, they look at your last 10 courses I believe (please someone correct me if I'm wrong, lol!). I know it gets confusing! Hope this helps.

I'm on a quarter system here in Seattle so each course if 5 credits, hopefully, they don't only look at 6 of my courses then!

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35 minutes ago, Jentheaspiringnurse said:

UBC looks at your last 30 credits. In most cases, 3 credits are equivalent to one half semester course. Therefore, 30/3= 10 courses. So, they look at your last 10 courses I believe (please someone correct me if I'm wrong, lol!). I know it gets confusing! Hope this helps.

Pretty sure it’s the last 10 courses as well. Went to waterloo and each course was .5 credit, whereas when you look at pre-reqs for ubc, they count an english course as 3 credits and the human anatomy/physiology requirement as 6 credits (since you need two semester’s worth of classes for that one, but only One semester’s worth of english). Hope that makes sense haha.

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4 hours ago, Jentheaspiringnurse said:

Does everyone get accepted and rejected on the same day? Like do they send out all admissions/rejections? It seems that way from past forums.

Yeah, I think they send it at the exact same time! :(

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I recently heard back from McGill and their application was due later than UBC! Getting very excited/nervous...

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Do you guys think UBC always contacts references if you are considered for admission?

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4 hours ago, Jentheaspiringnurse said:

Do you guys think UBC always contacts references if you are considered for admission?

Great question, I was actually wondering whether they contact them at all.

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