At Coast Mountain College in Terrace, Canada, Nursing: Bachelor of Science Degree - Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program (BScN) is offered as a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences programme. The programme runs for 4 years, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 3,300 per total for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Health Sciences
Duration: 4 years
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 3,300 / total
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Northern Collaborative Baccalaureate Nursing Program (NCBNP) prepares students for entry into the Registered Nurse profession. The program is offered collaboratively with the College of New Caledonia (CNC) and the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). After completing two years of study at CMTN, NCBNP students continue at UNBC Terrace Campus (or transfer to a partner site) to complete third and fourth year of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN).
Graduates are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) and to apply for registration with the British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP) after passing the exams. Graduates are prepared for the changing context of health care and health care delivery and are knowledgeable in current nursing practice, with an emphasis in the following areas: Acute care nursing, Rural nursing, Aboriginal health, and Community health.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Minimum 70% average to meet UNBC admission standards, including: Mathematics (Foundations 11, Pre-Calculus 11, or Principles of Math 11) at 70%+, Chemistry 11 at 70%+, English (Studies 12, English 12, or English First Peoples 12) at 70%+, and Anatomy & Physiology 12 or Biology 12 at 73%+ (completed within 5 years of admission). Applicants whose first language is not English need BC Secondary English 12 at 70% (or equivalent) plus IELTS Academic or CELBAN scores meeting BC College of Nurses and Midwives standards. A Criminal Records Search is required before Year 1, with immunization documentation and CPR-C/BLS certification due by September 15 of first year, and a negative TB skin test within 6 months of first clinical placement. Self-identified Aboriginal applicants who meet or exceed the minimum requirements are given priority for up to 20% of first-year seats.
Application Details
Start Date:September (Fall), Terrace campus
Application Deadline:March 31 applications / April 30 supporting transcripts (standard); extended to May 31, 2026 for the Fall 2026 intake
