Applying to Nursing and Health Care Management Schools
Admission to university degree programs in Nursing, Health Sciences and Pharmacy is extremely competitive: these are generally quota programs, where the pool of applicants exceeds the number of available spaces. Some of these undergraduate degrees require one or two years of university study, while others allow direct-entry from high school. Admission is granted based on both academic requirements and personal qualities. Academically, students must have a certain grade (generally around 65-70%) in each of the required courses, which typically include English, math, chemistry and biology. A student’s overall academic average or Grade Point Average (GPA) is also considered. The competitive GPA can change from year to year depending on the quality of the applicant pool and the number of places available. Some Pharmacy programs require applicants to write the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT).
Academic potential is one aspect of the admission process to nursing, health and medicine programs, but an interview is also often required in order to assess a student’s motivation, skills and aptitude. Health-related criteria--such as proof of current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) level and immunization documentation—may also be requested. Applicants with previous related work experience or documented formal learning may be eligible for advance credit as determined through Prior Learning Assessment. Intake is normally in September and January, but students are advised to apply early given the extreme competition for these programs. Students can apply online using their respective provincial application centre.
Community college programs in nursing and health are also competitive, requiring Grade 12 completion with satisfactory standing in specific courses such as English, Math and Biology. Because graduates often end up working with vulnerable groups and individuals, an interview, TB test and criminal record check are often compulsory. In order to make sure that students are choosing the right program for them, attendance at an information session is strongly recommended.
While requirements vary between institutions, most career college healthcare programs admit applicants based on Grade 12 marks, an interview, English proficiency, TB test results and criminal record check.
To learn more about specific Nursing and Health Care Management schools, search Campus Starter’s comprehensive database of Canadian Nursing and Health Care Management Schools and Programs.
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