UBC September 2014 Applicants

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Anyone else applying for UBC's September 2014 intake? If so, let's get through this process by communicating with each other! :nailbiting:

Hello, I have applied to camosun college nursing and they have changed the application process where it is now competitive entry. I was wait listed along with 20 people. It's interesting to hear the ubc gets waitlist movement do you think camosun will have any? It has 120 seats as well.

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I just booked my immunization for tomorrow morning. Looking forward to connecting with UBC in person. Has anyone else booked their appointment? How about your CRC?

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Has anyone accepted on the SSC yet? I received the acceptance email from UBC Nursing but my SSC application status hasn't been updated yet... Getting a little nervous!

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Here is another reminder to join the facebook group if you haven't already!

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Does anyone know if Camosun College has a 4 year or can you do a 2 year now?

Thanks! :)

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I am not sure about Camosun College but if you are just looking for an accelerated program Kwantlen Polytechnic University has one. It's format is mostly online courses. I looked into it but you need to have Anatomy and Physiology with labs and I completed mine through Thompson Rivers University Online.

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Hey Shoegal22! Let us know how things went at your immunization review. Just wondering what to expect (if you don't mind sharing that is). I haven't booked mine yet as I am still waiting for a couple of documents to arrive.

Hey Sparklet15! My acceptance has not appeared on the SSC site either. I thought they said it would appear within 7 days, but it's been more than that now. I'm sure it'll be up soon though. Don't worry, you're not the only one.

And finally, dieniare, not sure if you found the answers you were looking for. It might be helpful to go to an info session as they can probably tell you more information and give you an idea of what you are looking for. You can also find info on the supplemental on the FAQ section of the UBC nursing website (question 8) - School of Nursing - University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC - Prospective Students. Basically, it's just an extensive resume. By the sounds of it, they do accept a wide variety of backgrounds, so it's all in how you present yourself.

Hope that helps!

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Hello,

I am planning to apply for the 2015 intake at UBC. My heart is set on UBC, but cost is an issue for me and I would appreciate any info on the following questions!

Does anyone know of any scholarships that are available to nursing students? Most of the UBC scholarships I have found only accept students straight out of high school. Does the school of nursing offer any entrance scholarships?

Is there enough time to have a part-time job while in school?

What is the cost of living on and off campus at UBC? I know this varies a lot depending where you live. I would be looking in the lower range.

Does anyone have statistics on the number of graduates who find jobs in nursing by a year of two after graduation?

Does anyone have any advice for preparing for MMIs? I have fairly high grades and quite a bit of volunteer experience, but am terrified about the MMIs!

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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Hi db123,

Thanks for the questions! I will try to answer them since the application process at UBC is still fresh in my mind:

"Does anyone know of any scholarships that are available to nursing students? Most of the UBC scholarships I have found only accept students straight out of high school. Does the school of nursing offer any entrance scholarships?"

According to the briefing we got in the interview, there doesn't seem to be many scholarships for Nursing students in their first year. I think they mentioned a couple, solely based on academic marks. Since the Nursing program at UBC requires 60 or so university credits, the usual entrance scholarships from high school won't apply. Most students (me included) will be taking out a student loan or other loan of some kind to pay for schooling.

"Is there enough time to have a part-time job while in school?"

The program is 5 days a week, 9-4, and is notoriously intensive. I'm guessing some people pull it off, but it will probably be super difficult. UBC has the ESN program (Employed student nurse) though.

"What is the cost of living on and off campus at UBC? I know this varies a lot depending where you live. I would be looking in the lower range."

Vancouver is an expensive city to live in. Student housing is an affordable option (rents starting at $600 for shared and up), but do check with UBC's housing website. There's lots of information there. If you want to live near UBC, that area of the city is very expensive. Well, all of Vancouver is very expensive (around 1000+ for a one bedroom). Things are cheaper outside the city (in cities outside Vancouver, like Burnaby, Surrey or New Westminster), but you'll pay with commuting time. The good thing is that UBC has a transit pass system, so commuting costs will be reduced. But the transit is very packed with people in any case.

"Does anyone have any advice for preparing for MMIs? I have fairly high grades and quite a bit of volunteer experience, but am terrified about the MMIs!"

There is some information about MMIs and in threads here as well (including this one). You can't really prepare for it. The questions are based on ethics and your values, and how you think and approach a difficult situation. There is no right or wrong answer. I would practice talking out a problem for 6 minutes straight!

Hope that helps!

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Thanks so much for your response! That is really helpful

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Hello fellow wait listers, has anybody heard anything yet? And for folks that have been accepted, what is the system? When is the tuition deposit due? How much is it? And, when is the remainder of the tuition due? Just trying to get an idea of when people might possibly drop out. Thanks everyone!

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Just thought I'd clarify something, UBC does not "have" and ESN program. These programs are run through the health authorities and are not affiliated with UBC. In fact most faculty do not promote ESNing for its students because the nursing program is accelerated and they worry about peoples grades dropping, loosing focus, etc. However, I think they're slowly coming around and realizing some people need to work! I would highly recommend it if you're looking to gain experience and some extra cash. You can only start working after term 3 though

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