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Vancouver Community College

Nursing: Bachelor of Science Degree - Advanced Entry (BScN)

British Columbia, Canada

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    21 months

  • Campus

    Broadway

  • Intl. Tuition

    Fee not confirmed

  • Intake

    TBD

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Course Overview

**Nursing: Bachelor of Science Degree

  • Advanced Entry (BScN)** at Vancouver Community College in British Columbia, Canada is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Nursing graduates register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work across acute care, community health, mental health and specialist nursing roles in NHS trusts, private healthcare and international health systems.

Student life (indicative)

Vancouver is one of the world's most liveable student cities — stunning mountains, ocean beaches, world-class food, ski resorts within an hour's drive, and a thriving arts and music scene. The outdoor lifestyle is genuinely exceptional.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

14,680

Staff Ratio

20.0:1

International

30.9%

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

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City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Nursing: Bachelor of Science Degree - Advanced Entry (BScN)
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Nursing: Bachelor of Science Degree - Advanced Entry (BScN) topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Nursing: Bachelor of Science Degree - Advanced Entry (BScN)
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

No specific entry requirements listed.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

14,680

Total students

Staff Ratio

20:1

Students per staff

International Students

31%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool maritime

Safety Index (indicative)

8.0/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Vancouver is one of the world's most liveable student cities — stunning mountains, ocean beaches, world-class food, ski resorts within an hour's drive, and a thriving arts and music scene. The outdoor lifestyle is genuinely exceptional.

  • Vancouver is one of the world's most liveable student cities — stunning mountains, ocean beaches, world-class food, ski resorts within an hour's drive, and a thriving arts and music scene.
  • The outdoor lifestyle is genuinely exceptional.

What Students Love

  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Beach lifestyle
  • Diverse international food scene
  • Ski & mountain access

University Stats

Total Students14,680
Student-to-Staff Ratio20:1
International Students31%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Nursing graduates register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work across acute care, community health, mental health and specialist nursing roles in NHS trusts, private healthcare and international health systems.

  • Nursing graduates register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and work across acute care, community health, mental health and specialist nursing roles in NHS trusts, private healthcare and international health systems.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

Fee not confirmed

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Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

HIGH

This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£1,211/mo
Food & Groceries£379/mo
Transport£114/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,929
Annual living costs£23,159/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

Above-average costs for a Canadian city — expect around $2,443/month (housing $1,533, food $480, transport $145). The most expensive city in Canada — offset by the world's best urban outdoor lifestyle.

  • Above-average costs for a Canadian city — expect around $2,443/month (housing $1,533, food $480, transport $145).
  • The most expensive city in Canada — offset by the world's best urban outdoor lifestyle.