Nursing (BSN) at Trinity Western University

Programme overview

The four-year baccalaureate Nursing programme, established in 1993, is accredited by the Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing and approved by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives. Clinical experiences in hospital, community and simulation lab settings culminate in a final consolidation experience working alongside a nurse in practice, with focus on faith-integrated education, global health and Indigenous health.

Faculty: School of Nursing | Department: Nursing | Duration: 4 years | Intake: Fall | Location: Langley, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

Nursing courses are sequential, covering nursing therapeutics, nursing research, health assessment, leadership theories, medical and surgical nursing, mental health, maternity and pediatrics, and elder care. Courses include NURS 113 Clinical Skills I, NURS 114 Introduction to the Profession of Nursing, BIOL 241 Human Anatomy & Physiology I and NURS 124 Communication & Covenantal Caring.

Career pathways

Careers include midwife, health researcher, health service manager, clinical nurse educator, nurse practitioner, travel nurse and policy analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

School of Nursing (BSN): the school admits 60 students each fall. Requirements are acceptance to TWU as an undergraduate, a minimum 70% (B-) in each of Biology 12 or Anatomy & Physiology 12, Chemistry 12, English 12 or English First Peoples 12, and Math 11 or Math 12 (Pre-calculus or Foundations of Math for BC students), a nursing application, two references (one character, one academic or professional) and the Casper assessment (Canada Casper 1 English Undergraduate Nursing). Decisions rest on academic standing, nursing application score, references and Casper results; priority application deadline is February 28 and Canadian citizens and permanent residents receive preference. Admitted students pay a $550 non-refundable deposit and must meet BCCNM requisite skills and abilities, criminal record check, immunization and BLS requirements.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Fall semester: first day of classes September 9, 2026. Spring semester: first day of classes January 5, 2027. Summer session begins April 26, 2027.

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