Nursing: Bachelor of Science Degree - Advanced Entry (BSN) at Langara College in Vancouver, Canada is a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences programme. The programme runs for 1 semester, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 1,600 per total for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Health Sciences
Duration: 1 semester
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 1,600 / total
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Advanced Entry to the Bachelor of Science of Nursing is open to Licensed Practical Nurses who wish to pursue further education in nursing and gain accelerated entry to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing. You will explore concepts associated with health/healing, professional growth, self and others, nursing practice, nursing knowledge, nursing skills, health sciences, arts, and humanities courses through classroom, laboratory, and clinical practice experiences. [View program information](https://langara.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/advanced-entry-bsn/program-curriculum.html)
Requirements
Minimum GPA:2.33 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: This route is open only to Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are currently registered, full-scope Licensed Practical Nurses in British Columbia. Required prerequisite courses (minimum 'C+' unless noted) are one of ENGL 1100, 1123, 1127 or 1128 plus a further transferable English course, BIOL 1190 and 1191 completed at one institution within five years, and PSYC 2321 (C+), STAT 1123 (A) or STAT 1124 (C+), for a minimum overall GPA of 2.33 (Langara's 4.33 scale); a higher GPA or a bachelor's degree from a recognised Canadian institution may be preferred. No separate English test score is published; the page instead notes a high level of functional English and basic mathematics (decimals, fractions, metric conversions) are essential. Offer-holders need a satisfactory Criminal Records Review, a current Immunization and Communicable Disease Form, Standard First Aid, CPR-BLS certification, and N95 respirator fit testing.
Application Details
Start Date:January and May
Application Deadline:Advanced Entry BSN has its own deadlines: 31 May for Spring entry (next cycle 31 May 2027 for Spring 2028) and 30 September for Summer entry (30 Sep 2026 for Summer 2027, imminent as of this cycle).