UBC Nursing - Sep. 2012

baesangw · Oct 10, 2011

As Ive seen from what you wrote, you might not have the required courses to go into UBC nursing. I believe they require Anatomy or Physiology course prior to applying into them.

Make sure you have the requirements before applying. If I were in your position I would apply anyways just to know where I stand.

villanelle · Oct 10, 2011

Thank you so much baesangw!!

But I do have the Anatomy & Physiology courses (which are first-year...)... plus the English course...

I'm just not sure if it's alright that my credits are mostly first-year....

baesangw · Oct 11, 2011

http://www.nursing.ubc.ca/Undergrad/EnglishBioEquiv.aspx

This is the link which shows you the equivalent courses you would need from your school. It has langara!. If you dont have the courses listed here its probably on the safe side for you to take the course they want you to take.

If you took the course listed here its fine. If you didn't try calling the admissions office for a waive. Thats the best place to ask.

Good luck~! Ive just finished my undergrad from University of Toronto and I applied for BCIT nursing. Lets try to say "hi!" when we bump into each other. LOL

villanelle · Oct 11, 2011

Aw thank you!!

Good Luck to you as well!!

BABYGIRLLL · Oct 11, 2011

Hey!! I am applying for September 2012 intake at UBC too! Like you, I'm only 18 but should have almost 50 credits by the application deadline. GOOODLUCK TO ALL !!!!!!!!!!

teeheeuhoh · Oct 12, 2011

I applied too although I'm pretty sure I won't get in since my supplementary application doesn't have much stuff on it. Oh well doesn't hurt to try. If I don't get in I get to finish my other degree next year before applying again so it's all good :)

By the way, the supplementary application for UBC is very very tedious and time consuming... I've heard it's quite difficult to get in.

Good luck everyone!

villanelle · Oct 12, 2011

Hey BABYGIRLL!! HIGH-FIVE

Are your courses mostly first-year too??

Hello there TEEHEEHOH!

Well well you never know till you try eh? I guess it will be time consuming and a long process with waiting anxiety etc. etc... but if it's alright that my credits are mostly first-year I'm gonna give it a try...!

teeheeuhoh · Oct 12, 2011

villanelle,

it doesn't matter if all your courses are first year ones as long as you have the equivalent of Eng 112 and Bio 153 (anatomy and physiology).

The other requirement is that you have to have at least 48 university credits which you have so you're in good shape :)

I don't even know what to fill in for half my supplementary application lol with leadership and past clubs and all that stuff... I wonder if we can use one thing more than once?

BABYGIRLLL · Oct 15, 2011

VILLANELLE,

yes, im 2nd science @ ubc, so about half my credits are first year..

hopefully we can do thissssss! =)

teeheeuhoh,

I believe their quite strict on putting things on ONLY IN ONE AREA. pretty much you cant put the same thing it two boxes..

ADVICE FROM CURRENT UBC NURSING STUDENTS?

sunship88 · Oct 26, 2011

Hi guys

I just started the BSN program at UBC in September. The average age for our cohort is 27, and just over half of the students have prior degrees. The great thing about UBC is that they consider applicants from all backgrounds...sciences, arts, etc. Having work or volunteer experience in a health care setting is definitely an advantage, but put anything you have on the application (eg. camp counselling, part-time jobs, sports/extracurricular activities....anything that demonstrates that you are comfortable working with the public and people from a variety of backgrounds). From what I can tell they are really looking for mature students who can handle a (very!) heavy workload. Also....its okay to apply with your pre-reqs still in progress, they only look at your GPA up until December 2012.

teeheeuhoh · Oct 26, 2011

Thanks for the info :)

Do you know how many people were admitted in your year (and how many applied)? From the last few years I hear 120 in some years and 90 in other years so I'm a little confused.