When to apply
There will be one intake per year, beginning each fall.

Admission to the SCBScN program is based on a competitive entry process. This program is open for application from 8:00 a.m., October 1 to 4:30 p.m., February 15 (Saskatchewan time) each academic year. Official transcripts of all secondary and post-secondary grades must be submitted to SIAST by March 1. If either February 15 or March 1 falls on a weekend or holiday, the application deadline is extended to the end of the next business day. All decisions will be made after the application deadline. 

 

How to apply
You can apply online or with a paper application form (application forms will be available early fall)

 

Admission requirements

High school admission requirements
If you  have completed or are in the process of completing Grade 12, you must present the following courses for admission to the program:

• English Language Arts A30 *See note 1
• English Language Arts B30 *See note 1
• One of Math A30, Math B30, Math C30, Calculus 30**See note 2
• Biology 30
• Chemistry 20 (Chemistry 30 is recommended)

 

A minimum grade of 70% is required on each of the above required courses. Applicants with the highest admission average*** will be selected. Applicants from other Canadian provinces or from other countries can present equivalent courses. GED will not be accepted in lieu of Grade 12.

 

*Note 1:  Applicants may substitute one of Francais Fransaskois A30/B30 or Francais Immersion 30 for English Language Arts A30 or B30. Applicants from Fransaskois and French Immersion programs may also substitute the equivalent subjects taught in French for those listed above.

**Note 2: Revised Mathematics Curriculum Requirement (Effective July 1, 2013)
One of Foundations of Math 30, Pre-Calculus 30 (replacing Math A30, Math B30 and Math C30) or Calculus 30.

***Note 3: Students who are currently enrolled in high school will be subject to the University of Regina's Early Conditional Admission process. High school graduates will be assessed using the five courses listed above. 

 

Post-secondary admission requirements
Applicants who have attempted 24 or more credit hours of approved post-secondary education will be admitted based on the following criteria:

• Successful completion of the required high school course (listed above) or a post-secondary equivalent. If prerequisites were completed at the high school level, a high school transcript must be provided in addition to post-secondary transcripts.
• A minimum of 65% UGPA on ALL post-secondary courses completed.
• If transferring from another Nursing program, a minimum UGPA of 65% and a positive recommendation on a clinical reference form.

Students with the highest grade point averages will be selected for the program.

 

SIAST Practical Nursing Graduates
SIAST Practical Nursing graduates (since 2008) are considered to have met all admission requirements for the SCBScN program. Practical Nursing graduates will be considered under post-secondary admission and must have a minimum 65% grade point average.

 

Transfer credits
If you are transferring from another post-secondary institution, you must still meet the admission requirements outlined above. After you have been admitted to the SCBScN program, courses for which you have received previous credit will be evaluated to determine if they can be transferred to the curriculum prescribed for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

Transfer credit policy for nursing specific courses has not yet been established. If you are looking to transfer, the following are the approved courses you can complete as part of the general education requirements:

• Introduction to Indigenous Health Studies 100
• English 100
• Statistics 100
• Three (3) open electives
• Psychology 204 (Research Methods in Psychology) - Transfer credit for this course will be accepted by the Faculty of Nursing in 2011-12 and in 2012-13 only. For the fall of 2013, no transfer credit will be accorded to this course. NOTE: This is currently under review by the Faculty of Nursing.

For guidelines on course equivalencies at other post-secondary institutions, visit http://www.uregina.ca/ads/transfercredit/courseEquivalents.shtml and select the institution from the drop down box under University of Regina Transfer Credit Equivalents.

 

Transfer Credit for SIAST Practical Nursing Program Graduates (2008 +) for the SCBScN Program
All other practical nursing graduates will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The possiblity of transfer credit for registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs) is under review at this time.
 

SIAST Practical Nursing Program Graduates (2008 +) for the SCBScN Program

Course Taken	U of R Equivalent
SIAST Practical Nursing Diploma (2008 +)	CNUR 101 CNUR 102 CNUR 103 BIOL 110 (lab only) BIOL 111 (lab only) CNUR 202 CNUR 205
Other courses approved* for the SCBScN program	U of R Course Equivalent
APHY 162, 262 & NURS 117	BIOL 110 & BIOL 111 (theory portion only)
APHY 162 & 262	KIN 260** & 267**
SOCI 160	SOC 100**
SOCI 260 & 261	INHS 100
STAT 120	STAT 100

*for complete listing of approved transfer credit from SIAST, visit: www.uregina.ca/futurestudents/
**open elective towards the SCBScN program

 

English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements
The language of instruction at the University of Regina is English. All applicants to the University of Regina must demonstrate an appropriate level of proficiency in the English language. The following will be accepted as satisfactory evidence: 

• Completion of grades 11 and 12 English, in sequence, as part of two full academic years, in a high school using a provincially-or state-accredited Canadian or U.S. curricululum or a grade of 80% OR a grade of 80% or better in a grade 12 provincially-examined English course, as part of one full term of study.
• Successful completion of the English as a Second Language (ESL 050) program or a minimum average score of 55 on the ESL placement exam both offered through the Centre for Continuing Education at the University of Regina. For further information, please contact English as a Second Language Office,  306-585-4585 esl@uregina.ca
• Successful completion of at least 24 credit hours (University of Regina degree level equivalent) in an approved English-language post-secondary institution, including at least 6 credit hours in humanities or social science subjects and with a grade point average of 60.00% or equivalent.
• GCSE/IGCSE/GCE Ordinary Level English, English Language, or English as a Second Language with minimum grade of 'B' or GCE A/AS/AICE Level English or English Language with minimum grade of 'C'.

If you do not meet one of the above requirements, you will need to submit results for one of the following tests. Test results must be received by Registrarial Services at SIAST directly from the testing service.

• CanTEST: A minimum score of 4.5 in each of Listening, Reading, and Writing and a 5.0 or higher in Speaking
• CAEL: A minimum score of 70 with a minimum sub-score of 70 in Speaking and minimum sub-scores of 60 in all other components
• IELTS: An overall band score of 7.0 with a 7.0 or higher in Speaking
• MELAB: A minimum score of 85 with a minimum sub-score of 3+ in Speaking
• TOEFL: Internet-based (iBt): A minimum overall score of 90 with minimum sub-scores of 20 in Reading and Writing, 26 in Speaking, and 22 in Listening
• TOEFL: Paper-based: A minimum overall score of 580 with a minimum sub-score of 50 in each of Listening and Speaking, and a minimum score of 5.0 in each of Writing and Reading

Physical demands of the program
Nursing is a physically demanding profession.  Students who register in the Saskatchewan Collaborative Bachelor of Science in Nursing program are required to participate in all aspects of the program.  Students will engage in clinical practice that involves physically strenuous activity such as repetitive lifting and bending, walking and standing over extended periods, and fine motor coordination. 

For more information on the skills and abilities of a registered nurse, please refer to the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses' Association Becoming a Registered Nurse in Saskatchewan: Requisite Skills and Abilities.

  

Additional information requirements
The following requirements must be completed before you begin the SCBScN program:

• Current CPR Health Care Provider certification
• Current Standard First Aid certificate
• Immunization

  

Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search
All SCBScN students are required to have completed a criminal record check and vulnerable sector search prior to starting the program. These reference checks are done to protect patients / clients who are considered "vulnerable persons".
 

The criminal record check is a search for charges before the courts, findings of guilt or convictions, or a sexual offence for which a pardon has been granted or issued. Contact your local city policy or RCMP to have a criminal record check and vulnerable sector search done. Students under the age of 18 may receive a vulnerable sector search document from the RCMP. There may be a charge for this service.

In the event that your name, gender and date of birth match those of someone on the police database, you may be required to have your fingerprints taken to verify your identity. In that case, the results may not be available for up to 120 days. For this reason, you should initiate the request for a criminal record check at least four months before beginning your nursing program.

  

Additional costs
A first-year student will require, in addition to tuition and other fees, approximately $1,500 to cover the cost of uniforms and text books. More information will be made available upon registration.

Students are responsible for arranging their own travel to and from learning settings external to the University or either SIAST site, and for covering any costs incurred, including parking.

Students are responsible for both transportation and living expenses if undertaking a clinical experience outside of Regina (if they are registered at the University of Regina/SIAST Wascana sites), or Saskatoon (if they are registered at the SIAST Kelsey site).

SIAST scholarships and awards

University of Regina scholarships and awards

Students applying for the BScN program are eligible to apply for scholarships, awards and bursaries available from the University of Regina.  There are two types of awards, automatic entrance scholarships and application required scholarships.

Automatic entrance scholarships: Available to Canadian high school students and are based on your admission average.  No application is required however you must apply for admission and submit your transcripts by March 15.

Application-based scholarships:  Based on a variety of criteria including admission average, a personal statement, or extracurricular activities. A complete application package must be submitted, along with supporting documents (if applicable) by the March 15 scholarship deadline. 

For a list of available scholarships and application forms, visit link: http://www.uregina.ca/awards/scholarships/

Government student financial assistance
Nursing students will be eligible to apply for government student assistance available from both the Federal and provincial governments.  Saskatchewan students apply for the Canada-Saskatchewan Integrated student loan program here.

Students from other provinces apply through their home province. Information is available at
link: http://www.uregina.ca/awards/loans/ 

When applying for government student loans, you must indicate University of Regina as the school you will be attending.