This pathway is for applicants applying directly from high school or those who completed university courses but do not qualify for admission to the Advanced Standing pathway.

Requirements:

• English 12 (academic or advanced)
• Math 12
• 2 Science 12 (biology, chemistry or physics), (biology & chemistry recommended)
• 1 additional grade 12 academic or advanced level course
• Minimum 70% average in each required course

This pathway is for applicants who have completed the below requirements at university level.

Requirements:

• 30 credits from post-secondary.
  • Within the 30 credits, students must have the following: Physiology, Human Anatomy, English, Microbiology and Statistics
  • Additional 15 credits of university level courses
  • Minimum of 60% average in each of the 10 courses (30 credits) required for admission
  • Overall average of 65% must be achieved

International students also need to meet the following requirements:

• IELTS or equivalent of 7.0 with no band below 6.5
  • All international applicants are required to submit an accepted language test (no exemptions for those who have completed two years of post-secondary study in English). See more about English Language Requirements here.
• Study and Co-Op Work Permits Required at Program Start
  • Students must arrive in Canada with both an approved and valid Study Permit and a Co-Op Work Permit to begin their Nursing program at CBU.
  • If the Co-Op Work Permit is not issued upon entry, students should request it from the border services officer at the time of arrival, based on their Letter of Acceptance from CBU, which outlines the program’s co-op/internship requirements.
  • If a student enters Canada with a valid Study Permit but no Co-Op Work Permit, they must meet in person with an International Student Advisor at the Advising Centre before beginning their program to plan next steps.
• Check Permit Validity Periods Upon Receipt
  • Students must check the expiry dates of both their Study Permit and Co-Op Work Permit upon receiving them. If either permit expires before the completion of the Nursing program, students must meet with an International Student Adviser at the Advising Centre in-person to discuss the extension process or reach out to internationaloffice@cbu.ca.
  • Please note that it is the responsibility of the international students in the Nursing program to apply for permit extensions well in advance, in line with
    IRCC processing times, to avoid any disruptions in their academic progress or required placements.
• Responsibility for Maintaining Valid Immigration Status
  • Students are responsible for ensuring that their Study Permit and Co-Op Work Permit remain valid throughout the duration of the Nursing program. This includes submitting extension applications on time and ensuring continued compliance with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) requirements.

This pathway is for applicants with a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) designation who have in-career experience.

Requirements:

• Completion of a two-year Practical Nurse Program from an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution

• Completion of at least 1800 hours of work experience as an LPN within the last two years. A signed letter from an employer is required as proof of hours.

• Possession of a valid Nova Scotia LPN License (out of province applicants are encouraged to apply, but preference will be given to those residing in Nova Scotia)
• Minimum 75% overall average in LPN Diploma program courses
• Professional letter of reference from a current employer
• Letter of intent