After Degree Prerequisites
As outlined in the Admission Requirements section of the University Calendar, specific prerequisite courses must be completed in order to be eligible for admission to the BScN-After Degree program.
The Faculty of Nursing offers prerequisite courses through distance learning in Open Studies at the University of Alberta. These courses are delivered online and registration information can be found on Bear Tracks. If you did not complete these courses as part of your first degree, you may complete them through an institution and faculty/program of your choice. U of A alumni may also be able apply as a Special Student to the faculty where they completed their first degree in order to complete these prerequisites. Contact the specific faculty for details.
NOTE: These courses must be completed and transcripts received by the document deadline for the term you are applying for.
Faculty of Nursing Courses
These courses are offered by the University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing that could be used to meet prerequisite requirements.
Name | Course | Credits |
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Statistics | NURS 211 | 3 |
Human Anatomy | NURS 140 | 3 |
Human Physiology | NURS 150 | 3 |
Other University of Alberta Courses
Listed below are courses offered at the University of Alberta that could be used to meet these prerequisite requirements (other U of A courses may be considered):
Subject | Courses | Credits |
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English |
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3 |
Statistics |
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3 |
Human Anatomy |
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3 |
Human Physiology |
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3 |
Medical Microbiology |
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3 |
List of Select Courses from Other Institutions
This is not a comprehensive list of courses and/or institutions that can meet the above prerequisite requirements. It is provided as a list of some of the possible options available in the Edmonton area. The Alberta Transfer Guide also provides information about the transferability of courses between post-secondary institutions in the province of Alberta. If you have attended an institution outside Alberta and have questions about the prerequisites, contact the Faculty of Nursing.
Institution | Courses |
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NOTE: Courses at Athabasca University are offered via distance learning. |
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NOTE: MacEwan University offers both on-campus and distance learning courses. |
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King's University |
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Concordia University College |
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