The General Arts and Science Pre-Nursing program is designed for students who are interested in applying to the collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN), four-year degree program. Students develop time management and study skills and determine if they have the interest, aptitudes and skills required to pursue a career in nursing. Graduates of the one-year Pre-Nursing certificate program are eligible for admission to the BScN program offered by the University of Ottawa provided they have achieved at least a C+ in one biology and one chemistry course in the program and have an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.0 for the program.
On successful completion of two semesters (September-April), students will be eligible to graduate and receive a college certificate. Graduates may apply to the BScN at the University of Ottawa, to another program at the College or may continue their studies in the second year of the General Arts and Science program. Some credits acquired during the one year certificate program may be considered as transfer credits towards other college programs.
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Grade 12 English
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with Grade 12 English (ENG4C or equivalent), and Mathematics Grade 10 (MFM2P or a mathematics with a similar content). Applicants may also have an Academic and Career Entrance Certificate, a General Educational Development (GED) certificate, or Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program).
Deadlines:
Application Deadline
Start Date
September 2, 2008
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
