Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing at Brandon University

Entry requirements

Pre-Psychiatric Nursing entry meets Brandon University admission requirements (Manitoba high school graduation with no M, I or E designated courses (or a recognized GED); applicants from other provinces need a minimum 60% average on the prescribed university-preparatory Grade 12 subjects including English (Ontario: six Grade 12 U/M courses including English). International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 24 points is accepted. English proficiency for applicants without an English-language education: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or Duolingo 120 overall.) Biology 40S and Mathematics 40S (Applied or Pre-Calculus) are prerequisites, Chemistry 40S strongly recommended. Year 2 entry requires a C or higher in each Pre-Psychiatric Nursing course, an overall GPA of 2.5, minimum age 18, a Casper test (30% of ranking; GPA 70%), an Indigenous course, Manitoba Child and Adult Abuse Registry checks, a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check, immunization record and IELTS if applicable. Year 2 seats are limited to 35 (Brandon) and 60 (Winnipeg).